Thursday, August 15, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Remarkable Radar II has a job, and we are so proud of him! A great big thank you to his village for supporting him on this journey.Β Breeder Caretakers: Robin Bruder and Ty Brooks Puppy-Raiser: Agnes Pang & Marie-Eve Beauchemin Advanced Sitters: Shannon Erickson...
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Radar II worked hard, and he passed his pre-placement test! Yay, Radar!! Radar has been tuning up all his foundations so he can be ready for a client soon. We are so proud of Radar and how far he has come. Stay tuned for the next steps in his journey!...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Radar II has been practicing for his pre-placement testing and brushing up on his foundations. He has also gone on quite a few field trips to get ready for placement in a few months. Recent field trips included the Vancouver Police Department, off-leash...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Radar II has continued to work on his deployment skills, “go see” and “visit,” and is doing a fantastic job. Radar has been doing an amazing job working on his impulse control around toys and food. Radar has improved so much and we...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Radar IIΒ continues to be a good boy and still turns it up on his cues. He is still working on his dog distraction, especially on-site, and is making progress. Radar has been working on his recall and check-ins and is making improvements. Great job, Radar! We’re...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Radar IIΒ has been tuning up all his obedience and cues and is a pro at it all. We are working on his “visit” cue, which is coming along nicely. We have been working on movement skills such as using the perch pot and backing onto a platform and...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month,Β Radar IIΒ has been working on perfecting his cues and is doing a great job. Radar has started learning his “visit” cue. We have decreased the amount of food we use in public to get him ready for testing in the next few months, and he is doing...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy New Year from Radar II!Β This month Radar has been working on his default leave it to kibbles on the ground and tuning up all his positions and cues. Radar has been working on dog distraction and is doing great. When we had our snowfall, Radar enjoyed running...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Holidays fromΒ Radar II! This month, Radar got to work on and off-site. While he was on site, we went on a few field trips where he even had to take the bus, and of course, he was a rockstar and got compliments from other passengers. We went to the park, where we...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Radar II has been taking it easy and, focusing on his durations and ignoring those dog distractions. Radar’s durations have been improving significantly, although, with his duration stand, he loves to give up halfway and take a nap, so we are working...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month,Β Radar IIΒ has been working on his dog distraction, which is super difficult for him, as well as his loose-leash walking in exciting places like the park, where there are plenty of fun things for him. We have reintroduced the head halti to him just as a...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Radar II has been introduced to PTSD interrupters behaviours, including leg bouncing and leash fretting. He has also been working on his dog distraction and has gone on some field trips to Ikea, Lougheed Mall, and Sixth & Sixth. He is great at loose...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s exciting news that Radar II made it into Advanced Training this month! He is a smart cookie and is sharp on his cues! He has been adjusting to the kennel environment and loves his play breaks with his friends Sprinter and brother Beacon! We have been...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Summer vacation is in full swing, and PADS Radar II has stepped out of the classroom and into a world of road trips and camping adventures! This month, he took a trip down to Seattle and watched a WNBA game, took a seven-hour drive down to Oregon to watch his mom play...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June has been a busy month for Radar. He graduated Kindergarten with the rest of his schoolmates, and although they were sad to say goodbye, they are looking forward to hearing how Radar progresses towards the coveted blue vest. This month, Radar enjoyed many more...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
With May, came the sunshine and more outdoor outings for Radar! Radar loves his long walks in the neighbourhood with the kids on Thursdays. He loves watching his teenagers and adults friends play ultimate frisbee on grass (he also loves the geese’ poops!). What...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Radar is improving every month, and we are really proud of him! Our 1-year-old puppy can now stay in his kennel in the morning without whining. He can stay for 4 hours at home without a problem, and at school, he goes in his kennel by himself after heβs tired of...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
11 months old! We can hardly believe how far this little guy has come. Radar spent most of March in the hands of some amazing puppy sitters (shoutout to Amanda, Jason, and Annika). It used to be, not so long ago that we would be so thankful for puppy relief from our...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In February, Radar got lucky and went to a GREAT family for our puppy swap! There, he practiced settling everywhere, which is a challenge for him. We are so grateful for all the improvement he made! He came back to us, and we can now have chill dinners, he can settle...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Holidays! December was full of fun new experiences for Radar. He went on a big walk up Mt. Seymour with his Shih-Tzu sister, Macca. He attended his first lacrosse game. He got to see all the beautiful lights at VanDusen Garden. He and his puppy classmates even...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November was a great month for Radar and his mommies! We got to sleep in until 7h30 am! That was a great change from 5 am the whole summer and 6h15 am during the school days…finally! So now that our eyes are not stuck together from the lack of sleep anymore, we...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Radar just finished his second month of puppy kindergarten! This month, Radar practiced going on walks with his sister (Macca the Shih Tzu) and not jumping on her. We started in the neighbourhood, and he did a good job, so we went into the woods, and he was pretty...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a busy month it’s been! Radar started kindergarten in September, and he is a really good student! He didn’t cry on his first day, he didn’t pee and poo in his pants (yet!), and he’s been listening to his mom very well. His new friends in...
