Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
In the month of June I continued to go to work with my mom at the school where she works.Β I missed seeing the kids but it was still good to get out of the house!Β I have been enjoying going on long walks and practicing my loose leash walking skills.Β I do like to...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
During the month of May we are continuing to self isolate as much as possible.Β I am still going to work with my mom, and the staff like that I am there – they tell me I boost their spirits during this difficult time.Β I’m not sure what that means, but I...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
For the month of April, things have been very low key for my family and I. I am still going to work with my mom as she is considered essential service during this time of COVID-19. I have been going for lots of long walks including going to Bowmount Park and am...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
At the beginning of March, before all this social distancing/self isolation started, I went on a 12 km walk around the Glenmore Reservoir with the Striders group that my parents know. I was very good at loose leash walking and enjoyed all the new smells. In early...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
The month of February was a quiet month. My family and I spent time doing many activities that were cape-free. I have been having issues barking (usually at strangers), so I spent some time just hanging out at the house and learning to relax more. I love to work and...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
The month of January brought a cold front (-35Β° C) to Calgary for over a week. My mom made me wear special boots to walk outside. We had very short walks and I kept trying to take my boots off! I did get to go to the mall and some restaurant dinners for training since...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
The month of December for me was very low key. I was spayed at the beginning of December so I spent a week at home just recovering and going for short walks. I had to wear a Medical Vest for 10 days and my mom said I was very good as I never went after my stitches. I...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
In November, I was lucky enough to go to Fernie, BC with my Mom and Dad. I was able to spend lots of time going for long walks and practicing my “jump on” with different surfaces, such as uneven rocks and big logs. I also had a field trip to the airport to...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
This past month was very busy. My family went away for a few days, so I was with PADS part-time puppy raisers, Beth and Scott. I went to work with Scott. He works downtown, so I rode the C-Train with him and there were so many people! We also had lots of off-leash...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
In September, I went back to work with my mom at her elementary school. I was very excited to see all my student and staff friends again! My mom says that I settled back into my work routine quickly and was very helpful with some of the students who were feeling sad...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month Rocket has been spending time going on field trips, including the mall and several restaurants. She spent some vacation time in Fernie with her puppy raisers and went on several hikes. She does not like getting her paws wet, so while on these hikes, we had...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rocket spent the month of July hanging out at home, as she was in her first heat cycle.Β She “helped” her mom doing gardening work in the backyard and enjoyed the sunshine. We did go for lots of walks and she is a pleasure to walk as she has mastered loose...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
My new Mom and I have been very busy this June, going to Eric Harvie Elementary School to “work”. My Mom says I have adjusted well to my new surroundings, which includes getting used to my new friend, Hope, who is a therapy rabbit. The staff, students, and...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
The weather has been so warm that my people took me to a lake! I love it there and they spent all day outside doing things and went for really long walks. My people were doing weird things where they all went into the lake and were swimming around, it must have been...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
This has been a month of change for Rocket. She left the home of her puppy starters to join our family. Thank you to Robin Bruder and Ty Brooks for the wonderful start you gave Rocket. She has fit in beautifully with our family. In the last month she participated in...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
I’ve been doing so awesome at my training, mom calls me her little Rockstar. I love going for walks on my leash -especially since I get lots of treats just for walking by my moms side (talk about easy-peasy). I’ve also been working on my duration without...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I started spending time at Richmond School hanging out with kids that need some puppy cuddles. It’s pretty cool – they pet me, tell me stories and even help with my training – they stop petting me to help remind me not to lick. Mom says...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I got to go on a new adventure! It was called a puppyswap and I switched places with my sister Sierra. I got to live with her raisers for a couple of weeks. They took me to all kinds of new places and I got to play with a few new dogs that live with my...
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rocket is doing awesome with her training. She loves working and has an amazing recall at the dog park. She got to spend the holidays playing with her littermates and hanging out with her gramma Porter. Submitted By: Puppy raiser Robin...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rocket loves to have one-on-one time and do training, she is a very focused and quick to learn. Even at noisy hockey games she is totally engaged and not bothered by the distractions. Submitted By: Puppy raiser Robin...
Thursday, November 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Rocket has settled in to her new home with her playmates Tundra and PADS breeding dog Reese. She loves training so much and her focus is amazing, she would rather train and get treats (she is a lab after all) then play with other dogs. Submitted by: Robin...
