Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What an exceptional month Roku has had. He has participated in many outings and has made very good choices to not engage in distraction, like with other dogs. We have been to many coffee shops, parks, doctors’ offices, and hospitals to practice this good choice...
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
February has brought new experiences in the environment and maturity for Roku. As always, we are proud of this big boy and are so impressed with his knowledge and work ethic. He is personable, loves to have fun, and also loves to achieve success in his work. This...
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Roku has had a quieter month as it’s slower for our entire family. That hasn’t stopped him from figuring out new patterns, continuing his training, and testing his limits as he moves into adolescence. We did visit my daughter at her work and Roku’s...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
As part of a family that likes to do lots of activities in December, Roku had a busy month. He experienced many high-sensory activities that tired him out, exposed him to all sorts of extremes, and made him a better prospective service animal. Some activities included...
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November has been an active month for Roku. He was active in two birthday parties, restaurant visits, a movie theatre, and so many parks. He displays beautiful manners at home and in public. Roku loves people and animals and is eager to meet everyone and every animal...
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Roku has enjoyed a delightful autumn so far. He is a happy boy to be sitting in leaves when he gets some sniff time. This month, he enjoyed some time at the Aquarium and although a bit overwhelmed and very active with all the distractions, he still maintained his...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September has been a month of maturity for Roku. Some of the more difficult cues and lessons have moved into “easy”, with Roku smiling like, “Why did I ever think that was so hard?” Roku has had two occasions, a restaurant and a church service,...
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Roku has advanced in his maturity and skill development with great strides! He has become more confident and can stay and wait longer periods away from his handler or between cues. These duration skills have improved his command following style on the whole, as I...
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Roku has reached a new level of busy activity in our home. He has grown more, both physically and mentally, and he needs lots of physical and mental activity to stimulate him. This month he celebrated his 6 month birthday. He has had more dog-to-dog interactions and...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June has been so busy for our special puppy, Roku. He has had so many outings that have helped to increase his focus, calming skills, and happy personality. He is consistent with his checking in with me or his handler during all his exercises, training, and free time....
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Roku has noticeably grown in height and weight. He is such a happy boy who is active and wants to know what everyone is doing. He loves to be active whether training, playing, walking, watching, or chewing, and his eyes are moving if his legs are still. Recently...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Roku exhibits intelligent behaviour. He trains easily and repeats new behaviours learned without difficulty. He still has his puppy tendencies, which bring joy and laughter to our home. Roku has attended his puppy kindergarten classes this month and has been able to...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Roku has been with our family for 16 days. He is happily learning positive manners and behaviours. Roku is happy, healthy, and growing everyday. He is learning the difference between toileting inside and outside; he is very smart! Roku is asking at the door to go...
