Tuesday, February 9, 2016 | Pupdates
Rumba is currently in the Service track in Advanced Training and shares a kennel with Soho. This lovable boy really likes pleasing people and he always does a “play bow” when we’re going to do some training. Rumba is good at “Side”, “Heel”, “Light”, “Behind”, “Open...
Sunday, November 1, 2015 | Pupdates
This is a big month for Rumba – he is off to his Advanced Training in B.C.! Our family is so fortunate to have had him in our lives and we believe so strongly in his ability to change lives! We love you Rums! GO RUMBA GO! Submitted by our PADS...
Saturday, October 24, 2015 | Pupdates
It’s that time of year again – back to school! Rumba loves his September routine: visiting the elementary school to drop off our kids, then off to university! He is continuing in his Communications Studies courses at MRU; Rumba is definitely the...
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 | Pupdates
This month, Rumba was a busy little camper! He met the world’s largest animatronic T-rex, and held his sit while it roared and moved toward him. He also climbed the World’s Largest Dinosaur and sat nicely in its mouth for a photo (and that dinosaur...
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 | Pupdates
Look how much I’ve grown!!! There I was in my “Baby’s First Christmas” hat in December 2013. And here I am now in June 2015: a big, strong, happy, loveable boy. Just chillin’ in the sunshine in Nose Hill Park as my hair blows in the...
Friday, May 1, 2015 | Pupdates
Rumba here! For our Meet My Raisers theme, allow me to introduce you to two special ladies in my life. Here’s a picture of my raiser, Erin, and I invigilating exams at MRU. I go everywhere with her and she rewards my hard work with lots of treats. We are a busy...
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | Pupdates
Whew, this month has been so busy for Rumba! He accompanied his friend Spiderman to a performance of “Disney Stars on Ice – Princesses and Heroes” at the Stampede Grounds. Despite all the people in costumes, the music and the crowd, our boy snoozed under our...
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 | Pupdates
Love is in the air this month, which was fitting since everybody loves Rumba – and vice versa! This month Rumba did so many things that he loves doing- but this dog finds joy in everything (except the vacuum cleaner). He went to the Saddledome and watched a...
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 | Pupdates
This month Rumba spent some time with a sitter and began sleeping through Communications Studies classes at MRU. Fortunately, he is much more interested in his service-dog training than his communications degree – despite being with a new handler in so many new...
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 | Pupdates
Rumba strikes a pose. Famous for his good looks. Submitted by our fantastic PADS Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Madeline Kapiczowski.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 | Pupdates
Rumba was a wide retriever. PADS Halloween party was a huge success! Submitted by our awesome PADS Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Madeline Kapiczowski.
Friday, October 10, 2014 | Pupdates
May I introduce my brothers: Beau on the left and Skipper on the right. We get into a lot of trouble and have a lot of fun together! Submitted by our awesome PADS puppy-in-training, Rumba, and his incredible PADS Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Madeline...
Monday, September 8, 2014 | Pupdates
In September, Rumba’s puppyraisers are going to work on self control. They’re easily persuaded by his good looks. Isn’t this handsome face just to die for! Submitted by our fantastic PADS Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Madeline Kapiczowski – See more...
Thursday, August 21, 2014 | Pupdates
Rumba has been on holidays most of July! The highlight was his trip to Vancouver where he met a new friend called Simon. He was also an “official member” of a wedding planning committee. He spent hours shopping for wedding outfits- you can tell his...
Thursday, July 10, 2014 | Pupdates
Rumba sure likes to be at the lake and when it gets cold he can keep warm with his buds Skipper and Beau. -Submitted by our awesome PADS Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Madeline Kapiczowski
Sunday, June 22, 2014 | Pupdates
Rumba has been busy learning to fly, and do tricks. Such a smart boy. – Submitted by our fabulous PADS Volunteer Puppy Raisers, Madeline & Troy Kapiczowski