Friday, November 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous came into our household at the end of September, and he has been a superstar! He absolutely loves to work, and he will never turn down a good scratch. He settled in very well with 2 cats and a toddler. There was a slow period when he got neutered, and he had a...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has had a very exciting month! He continues to display his intense desire to βworkβ and showcases so many new and continued skills and obedience techniques regularly – just need the boy to want to NOT work sometimes. π His humans went off on a US desert...
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous is continuing to enjoy summer and all its fun outdoor activities. He has gone on two different camping trips and canoe rides and has become a pro on the standup paddleboard – and even falls asleep on it as he is so relaxed. He continues to work on all his...
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Summer is underway, and despite the heat, Rufous has had a fun month full of activities. The most exciting thing for Rufous was his first time swimming in the lake!! He also had a great day on a boat, canoe rides, and cherry-picking with family. He was so great with...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Rufous got to go on a fun camping trip this month throughout BC. He got to go on a few fun and challenging hikes, ride a gondola, and explore many new places he had never been to. He got to spend a few days with a sitter who said he had a great time with them. He also...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous started the month with a fun weekend with a sitter and continued to have a great May. He continues to improve with all his obedience work and always shows an amazing drive to work. He has had lots of fun outings and visits from company which he loves. Submitted...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
April was a big month for Mr. Rufous as he turned ONE! Officially a big boy.Β He continued to work on all his fun skills and training in stores and various outings. He had fun participating in the Paddles for PADS event.Β Β He got to explore the Myra Trestles on a fun...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous had a busy month with all sorts of fun outingsβhe went to the doctor’s office, grocery stores, and the gym and was a pro-puppy everywhere. He had one overnight with a sitter, had lots of fun, and was a great boy. He is excited to turn one next month!...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous had a fairly quiet February, getting back into his normal routine after his fun times with a sitter in January. We did many outings to practice his public behaviour, including trips to the dentist, bank, grocery stores and HearingLife. He has also been really...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous is a lovely pup who has strong skills for a puppy of only 9 months old. He loves snuggles and gentle play and is happy to be near his person. Rufous has great recall and loves to walk both off and on a leash when he can easily focus and keep the leash loose.Β ...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has had another great and exciting month! He went on his first plane ride on a trip to Chicago. He was absolutely fantastic in both the airport and on all 4 plane rides. He also had a great time exploring a new city. Rufous also went on a road trip to Calgary...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
November was A pretty quiet month for Rufous. He had an exciting puppy class field trip to the mall and a few day outings out and about through the Okanagan Valley. He has been working at home, improving at ignoring typical household distractions (ex. vacuums). He...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has had an action-packed month as he joined us on a 10-day camping trip in Alberta. He got to travel in our Campervan with us through Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff. He experienced many firsts, all of which he handled so well. He came along on two different...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has had another great month mastering some awesome obedience skills and having tons of fun. He got to go on a couple of canoe rides, which he loved and was so good at. Just liked watching the world go by and napping on the water. He got to engage with many...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has had quite an exciting August. He has transitioned into a new home so wonderfully. He has been a lucky boy and had two one-on-one training sessions with Tamara that have shown what a stellar boy he is. Very smart and already wanting to work and learn at a...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has made the wonderful transition to us as permanent raisers with such ease. He has settled right into the Okanagan lifestyle and is doing great meeting new people and his new neighbourhood. Already he has been a pro at the grocery store, and post office and is...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It has been a great two months having you with our family Rufous.Β We wish you the best and happy training in the Okanagans! We had a blast having you with us. Submitted by:...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Welcome Rufous to our home with PADS Larry! Rufous is settling in just great, and Larry is teaching him a few things or two. Rufous went on the Skytrain like a champ. He met a couple of new friends PADS Nessa and PADS released Essie, and had a blast playing out in the...
