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Russet | December 2020

Russet | December 2020

Russet has been taking his role as big brother very seriously. He makes sure that Trek doesn’t get too rowdy in the house and models good behaviour with Kennel, Bed, and Down. He still lets out his goofy side though. He loves to squeeze his 78 pound frame into a small...
Russet | November 2020

Russet | November 2020

Russet loves having his little brother Trek to play with. Trek is now 4 months old and weighs “half a Russet” so he can keep up with us on our off leash walks. We have been working on loose leash walking to send in a video for Virtual Grad this month....
Russet | October 2020

Russet | October 2020

With the addition of Trek to our household, Russet has been primarily spending his days with Frank, who works from home.Β  He occasionally comes out with me to work, appointments, and shopping to keep up his public access skills. At small-group puppy classes, Russet...
Russet | September 2020

Russet | September 2020

β€œIt was my birfday last month, but my bestest present arrived this month!Β  My little bruver, PADS Trek, has come to live with me!Β  I love him soooo very much.Β  We have the same momma, and I am going to show him how to be the goodest service doggo-in training.”...
Russet | August 2020

Russet | August 2020

Russet turned 2 years old this month!Β  Where has the time gone?! He celebrated by picking out a no-hide digestible chew from the pet store.Β  It only lasted 26 minutes – I timed it.Β  I guess that means he liked it! For online puppy class, we continued learning...
Russet | July 2020

Russet | July 2020

This month, Russet put on his cape to come along with me to CrossIron Mills for clothes shopping, to the hairdresser for my post-quarantine haircut, and to the hospital for bloodwork. This was in addition to coming to work with me at the vet clinic. It wasn’t all...
Russet | June 2020

Russet | June 2020

With the phased reopening of the province, Russet has dusted off his cape and started going out in public again. He has gone shopping with me a couple times and comes to work with me more frequently. He didn’t miss a beat after having 3 months β€œoff”. Even with these...
Russet | May 2020

Russet | May 2020

Russet has been enjoying his extended “stay-cation”.Β  He has come to work with me a few times, as well as to the PADS Facility where I volunteer with Advanced Trainer Miranda and her dogs once a week. This is good practice for when Russet (lying on the...
Russet | April 2020

Russet | April 2020

Russet has been enjoying his time at home: going for walks by the canal with his β€œsister” Maui, wrestling with her on the grass (goodbye snow!), and having naps in the afternoon sun. He has come with me to work only a few times, so we have been practicing his β€œgo in”...
Russet | March 2020

Russet | March 2020

During the first half of March, Russet came to the dentist with me and, for the first time, was able to stay with me while I got my teeth cleaned. He lay quietly next to the dentist’s chair and only needed a couple reminders to remain in a β€œdown”. During the second...
Russet | February 2020

Russet | February 2020

Russet is now one and a half years old! Where did the time go?! This month, he went on a PADS field trip to Stage West Theatre Restaurant to watch their latest tech rehearsal. He did a great job lying quietly under the table. He even ran into his mom PADS Peyto and...
Russet | January 2020

Russet | January 2020

Russet is 17 months old now and has matured quite a bit in the past month. He is eager to work and loves to play with his new sister, a 15-month old yellow lab named Maui. Russet has been a great role model and has helped her settle in and learn our routines. Russet...
Russet | December 2019

Russet | December 2019

Russet started off the month of December celebrating (along with PADS Service Dog Gucci) at my work Christmas party. He then had to lay low for 10 days while recovering from his neuter surgery. He did, however, look quite fetching in his medical recovery onesie. By...
Russet | November 2019

Russet | November 2019

Russet is 15 months old and is having a great time learning from his β€œbig sister” PADS Service Dog Gucci. She is staying with us for two months while her client is abroad for work. They like to work hard and play hard together. With all the melting snow and mud...
Russet | October 2019

Russet | October 2019

Russet had a play date with his big buddy PADS Accredited Facility Dog Cello prior to travelling to Vancouver together. It was his first time flying and he did great! He attended the PADS graduation to see his β€œbig sister” PADS Gucci graduate as a Service Dog. At...
Russet | September 2019

Russet | September 2019

This month, Russet went on a field trip to Stage West dinner theatre to watch a dress rehearsal of their latest production. Usually he is the only puppy watching a play, but this time there were more than 20 puppies! Russet is doing well going to work with me at the...
Russet | August 2019

Russet | August 2019

Hooray! Russet turned one year old this month! He celebrated by chomping on a special birthday cookie. It’s been a busy month for him. He started coming to work with me at a new job in a vet clinic, went camping again, and attended a play. The play had lots of door...
Russet | July 2019

Russet | July 2019

Russet turned 11 months old this month! He celebrated by going to the Calgary Stampede with his brother, PADS Yukon. He rode the C-Train for the first time, met some farm animals, and watched the chuck wagon races. At the end of the month, Russet went on his first...
Russet | June 2019

Russet | June 2019

Russet is 10 months old and has had an exciting month! He attended a medieval faire, helped deliver donuts for a PADS fundraiser, and went camping for the first time. At the PADS Calgary Open House, he posed with his β€œbig sister” PADS Advanced Dog Gucci to show how...
Russet | May 2019

Russet | May 2019

Russet is now 9 months old. This month, he went to his first movie in a theatre, participated in a community walking tour, and played in a kiddie pool with his pal, Chaos. He also reunited with his mom PADS Peyto and grandma PADS Porter at “Bark in the...
Russet | April 2019

Russet | April 2019

Russet is 8 months old and doing great! In addition to the usual trips around town, he went to the hospital with his human dad and charmed all the nurses on shift. He also attended Aggie Days at the Calgary Stampede to greet guests with special needs. He got to meet...
Russet | March 2019

Russet | March 2019

Russet is 7 months old and has graduated to wearing a size large vest! He is a hard-working and fun-loving puppy. This month, he went to a play read-through, attended a pub night fundraiser, played with high school kids, and shopped at IKEA. This is in addition to...
Russet | February 2019

Russet | February 2019

Russet is now six months old (!) and is becoming such a relaxed and handsome pup. He attended his first live theatre show this month, in addition to a comedy show, burlesque brunch, local overnight trip, and a day retreat in the mountains. He adapted well to all these...
Russet | January 2019

Russet | January 2019

Russet went on a number of outings again this month: Starbucks, IKEA, grocery stores, the dentist, and the doctor’s office. It was also his first time going to a nail salon. He stayed quietly in a β€œdown” position for an extended period of time. (He got his own...