Monday, June 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena has been working on improving her positioning by aligning her body inside narrowing gutters laid out on the floor. She is also working on regular commands like sit, stand, side, heel, etc., plus loose leash walking. She enjoys playing – usually gently...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Since we returned from our USA vacation we have been in mandatory isolation due to COVID-19. PADS classes at the Calgary Training Centre have also been cancelled but we switched to a virtual classroom. We are given weekly assignments and submit videos of our...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
We have been free shaping cape work this month. Rena will run towards her cape now and wears it for a good part of the day! Submitted By: Sherry...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
We are working on “offering” behaviours we learned in class. This involved having the pup “offer” a behaviour while the raiser remained still. We would place Rena in a side position while the raiser remained seated. A perch device (stool) was...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
We are continuing to work on heels/sides and having Rena offer behaviour without prompting. Submitted By: Sherry & Dave...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
We puppy-sat Rena’s brother Axel for a couple of weeks this month, and they had lots of fun running and playing in our backyard. Rena and Linen volunteered in the Puppy Pals Reading Program again this fall; she still loves getting treats from the kids! For...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena went on a couple of road trips with us this month. First, she went to Kenora, Ontario. En route, she experienced her first boat ride, plus visited the legislative buildings in Winnipeg. She also went to Kelowna. She was a great traveller on the long car rides....
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
We took Rena to the Calgary Stampede early in July, and it turned out to be the day which had the highest attendance. Rena was excellent in the crowds and was not phased by all the people, food and heat. She did, however, bark and whine at the cows in the Agricultural...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena helped with the Jelly Modern Donuts PAWS for Compassion fundraiser by delivering donuts. Recipients were excited to receive these scrumptious treats, especially when delivered by a PADS dog! Rena was able to show off her assortment of commands, and loved to visit...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
We started golfing again this year and take Rena with us on the course. She is awesome! She sits beside the pull cart and waits patiently while we take our shots. She never chases the ball. She also just watches the birds and rabbits, and never tries to chase them...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena likes to learn and play. She was very adaptable and settled in nicely while her raisers went away on holidays in April. Submitted By: Sherry & Dave...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena has been walking off leash beside us very well in low distraction areas. Her trainer has recommended that Rena take a break from public access as her alert barking has increased. We are using the “treat and train” dispenser to help correct this...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena continues to work on her durations for stand, sit and down. Rena participates in the puppy pals reading program at Copperfield and Eric Harvey schools. She interacts well with the children and enjoys treats at the end of their session. Submitted By: Sherry...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Pupdate: We are working on stand duration with Rena and participated in a 10 day puppy swap and now have Jetty.Submitted By: Sherry...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena went into her first heat cycle in December so she had a relaxing last half of the month at home since she wasn’t allowed in public. We only took her for short leashed walks around the block. Rena enjoyed her first Christmas at home and received lots of...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena went to Eric Harvey Elementary school to participate in the Puppy Pals reading program. She was a very good girl as she listened to the children read stories to her. The children were able to interact with Rena once they finished reading their stories. Both...
Monday, October 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena loves to sniff especially when walking. Heather gave us a halter to use and it has made a huge difference during our walks. She used to have her nose to the ground all the time where as now she keeps her head up and is much more engaged. She was very good during...
Sunday, September 30, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rena is progressing nicely with her training. She had a couple of visitors this month – PADS Vesper and PADS Jericho so she had fun running and playing with other dogs at home. PADS Vesper was here a week so she taught Rena how to be calm and no rough-housing...
