Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was exciting, with lots of Christmas functions, Christmas decorations, music and lots of lights. I got to attend a few Christmas Markets, where we saw so many amazing vendors and new food smells, and crowds of people. I visited a couple of wineries in the...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had an interesting month getting out to some beautiful parks while the weather was beautiful. I got out to Old Orchard Park in Port Moody and practiced my distractions, and I must say, I rocked it today! I practiced shaping this month; that was so interesting, lol....
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Now 18th months old, everything is coming together. My human bought me a Halloween costume, and we went to our PADS Halloween party. We walked through our neighbourhood to see all the Halloween decorations. It was so much fun. We both dressed up with the rest of my...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
A beautiful fall September, I spent the first week and a half at my sitters, practiced settling with my friend Tika. My sitter complimented how I have calmed down quite a bit. When my human came back, she brought me a new puzzle toy, lol. I figured that out fast. We...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I got to care for my raiser. She had surgery and was recovering. I was kind and easy to handle for her. I practiced everything I had been learning. My human was so proud of me. I practiced a lot of settling out on the deck on the warm sunny days of August,...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July has been so hot outside! My human got me a pool to keep cool and oh, do I love it. I love to just sit in the cool water. We got to pick blueberries all month, I love them and I help, lol. We got to go the the PADS campus for one of our classes this month and it...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June has brought on some very nice weather to get outside more often. Sitting on the deck enjoying the heat. I have gotten better at practicing distance. Our class had a very cool field trip to Pet Smart, and I was a bit concerned. However, my human did all the...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’m a big girl now. I grew taller and got a bigger kennel this month. My puppy class had a field trip to the Police Stable in Stanley Park. I got to meet some very large-looking dogs that were horses, along with some very nice police officers. This was a lot of...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It was my Birthday on April 1st, no fooling! My human had a little party for me, with a doggy cake and presents. My momma and papa, my siblings, also had a party at confederation park, with party hats and doggy birthday cookies. It was a rainy day, which made it even...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
March was exciting. Spring is everywhere, with new smells and visiting more parks. I went to North 40 Park in Delta and ran around with my (PADS) Auntie Autumn and a PADS released doggie. Wow, did we have fun off-leash. Then we visited a Brewery that was pet friendly,...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
February was an exciting month for me. I am 10 months old now, and my human had a birthday this month, it was fun! I went to my very first Whitecaps game with my pads Auntie Autumn II at BC Place. I have never gone to a place so big with soooo many humans, so many new...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January was a challenging month with weird weather. My raiser took me on some outings to practice my distraction training the first week of the month, and I did great. More practice with outings and meet-ups to come. I turned 9 months old on January 1st, and surprise,...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Over December, we had lots of strange weather. I’m working on using a gentle leader and I like it, learned from my class at IKEA. I’m improving with my walking by and sitting near other dogs, worked on this with my Papa Cleat. Lots of shopping trips this...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’ve had such a fun month in Vancouver. My friend Ruby and I spend lots of time together and this month I’ve learned that she doesn’t always want to play. Calm hang outs are ok too. I’ve enjoyed a few days with some lovely sitters and one of...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a fun month of life I’ve had. So much to learn, so much to see, so much to ‘leave it’. I’ve grown a lot of the past month and I’m now just over 40 lbs. I’ve become really good friends with Ruby; she is my humans pet dog. I...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi everyone, June is my first full month with my Puppy Raiser Kim. Itβs been such an adventure to learn about my new home and neighbourhood. I get to live with a 4-year-old Vizsla named Ruby. Sheβs a nice lady. We live in the suite of a lovely family, and they have 2...
