Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Rider after much consideration and assessment, Rider has decided that pet life is best suited for him. He is a very well-mannered dog and super sweet. He continues to love his tummy rubs and is a really happy lad. Rider will be adopted and live a happy life as a pet...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
October has been quite a social month for Rider as we have had the pleasure of the company of some other canines. At first, PADS Canary, also in advanced training under Rob’s supervision, was here again. It wasn’t all play, though, as we did have to keep...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
September has been quite an exciting month for Rider socially, and he is continuing to work on some of his skills. He has made great strides with his dog distraction issue and will often look at me when he first sees another dog without any cue from me. Once we have...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Rider’s advanced sitters, and trainers are absolutely smitten with him! He is enjoying learning lots of new skills and refining old ones! And it is easy to spoil him as he is a really good boy! Skills being learned: going over his cues and loose leash walking ...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Rider was very excited to be here on his very first day. Rider met his bunkmate Talbot, and they were so glad to realize they like to tousle hard and fast! Rider’s favorite things on campus have to be: Talbot, food and then playing in the yard. Rider is spunky and...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
July was full of adventure! I spent my last month with my raisers hiking, camping, and soaking up the summer sun. When I am not perfecting my loose leash walking on our long morning walks, I am practicing my stand and working on my duration for sits and downs (which...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
June was a big month for me! I had a quick visit at the vet that ended with me in a cone for 10 days…. but hey, I looked as handsome as ever in it! My humans also brought tiny little PADS Sounder into the house this month, so we have been playing, cuddling and...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
The arrival of spring meant lots of fun adventures for me! This month I practiced my manners in lots of new places – a bowling alley, an event with lots of people at a community hall, and at some shops and restaurants. I am getting really good at my “go...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Spring is in the air, and someone is turning up the heat! In the last few weeks, I’ve continued to work on my loose leash walking and my card loading and unloading. I’ve also gotten to see my PADS mates a lot more frequently at our weekly puppy classes,...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
It has been a busy month at my house! I have been able to practice my down in public at a few restaurants, and I have been enjoying lots of long walks and snuggle time at home. My heels and sides are getting really good, and I am getting better at resisting those...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
February was full of playing in the snow and getting out in the neighbourhood! I keep getting better at staying calm when I come across other dogs on walks, and I have been able to practice holding a down under a few restaurant tables lately. These days I am working...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
I have been working hard this month- you know what they say, new year, new me! I have been getting really good at my heels, my sides, and my stand is starting to come along too. On walks, I have been practicing being cool, calm and collected when we pass other dogs...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month was full of holiday cheer! I practiced my manners around lots of people at holiday markets and Christmas brunch. I even dressed up for the occasion! The weather has gotten pretty chilly, so I have been keeping warm inside and spending my days relaxing,...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
October was a busy month! My raisers have been keeping pretty busy with work and school, and when they’re busy, I’m busy!! I am becoming a pro at navigating the U of C campus and am getting in lots of practice with my “go in” under desks and...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
PADS Rider here! Is it just me, or is there a chill in the air these days? There’s all these crunchy things on the ground too, that sure makes my walks interesting. I’ve been practising my recall, chin and heal. I’ve also gotten really good at going...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rider here. I’m three-quarters of a year old now and still getting bigger! My raisers took me on several indoor and outdoor adventures in August, including the new library in Calgary & a hike at Bow Lake. Fall is almost here, and I’m starting to enjoy...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rider here! Is it just me, or did someone turn up the heat? I guess summer has truly arrived! That means playing in the sprinkler, my wading pool and I’ve even had a chance to practise my down duration on a paddle board! One of my raisers has also started taking...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
PADS Rider here! My Raisers brought me to Banff for my first camping trip in June! Met some wildlife (of the smaller variety, thankfully), took in the sights and worked on some skills in a new environment. What a way to start the summer off! We also moved to a new...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rider moved in with some new humans this month and has settled in well. He is a sweet, cuddly guy who loves spending time with his people. Rider is curious about the people and things around him and is a confident, friendly boy. He has been practicing his loose leash...
