Friday, July 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that SADIE II and her new primary handler successfully completed their Team Training this month. They are currently working through their 45-day probation period and when that is complete, they will officially be members of the PADS...
Friday, July 2, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that SADIE II has been matched with a client and will start team training in July. Sadie is a lovable and charming girl, always happy to engage with the humans around her, especially if they want to give her a back scratch! Sadie’s...
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that SADIE II has passed her pre-placement testing! Way to go Sadie! Sadie has had a very busy May. Sadie spent some time going out on field trips with Margaret to see what sort of environment she likes best and worked onsite and on...
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SADIE II has been coming along nicely with all of her training and is eager to please. For part of the month, she switched sitters to try out a different home environment and is doing well there! Her sitters are loving having her around and call her “adorable and just...
Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SADIE II has joined Ashley’s string. She has loved being on site playing with Gelato! She is working on refining her foundations and has learned new skills such as “turn around”. She has been practicing her default behaviors on site and off site on field trips with...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We welcomed SADIE II into the Burnaby advanced training crew this month! Sadie has been spending her time getting to know her trainer Margaret and settling into the new training spaces. Sadie is full of energy and drive, which is a great trait to bring into advanced...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie continued to work on her loose leash walking ‘skills’ this month, trying not to get distracted by all the interesting people, smells and, of course, other dogs out and about. She also practiced her indoor manners at the mall. Not something...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Sadie has continued to work hard on her dog distraction by focusing on her handler (or perhaps more accurately, her handler’s treats) during many loose leash walks around the neighbourhood. She has also resumed practicing her manners when out in...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has continued to work on her loose leash walking skills this month, particularly at maintaining focus on her handler rather than attempting to greet every other dog (and sometimes every person) in her vicinity. She’s a social butterfly at heart! She also...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie turned two years old this month and celebrated with a special “birthday cake” shaped dog cookie, a pretty new collar, and a chew toy which she decided also makes a good pillow. She continues to work on her loose leash walking skills and her ability...
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie was a “homebody” for much of July, but has recently been getting out and enjoying a change of scenery in the Okanagan. While there, walks were either happening in the morning or evening, to avoid the midday heat. She’s been to the “dog...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has been busy working on her loose-leash walking skills, and her ability to ignore other dogs in public – very tough ‘skills’ indeed! After many months at home, she enjoyed a trip to the Okanagan once the province-wide travel restrictions were...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has been suffering from a bit of COVID-boredom at home, so we arranged for her to spend a week at a sitter’s place this past month for a change of pace. From the sounds of it, she thoroughly enjoyed herself – getting the opportunity to check out a...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has been doing her part to “flatten the curve” by staying close to home. She is working on tempering her ‘dog distraction’ during neighbourhood walks and keeping physical distance. Stress relief comes in the form of increased napping and...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie missed out on a stay with sitters this month when her raisers had to cancel their big Spring Break plans on account of the social distancing restrictions, but she’s starting to get used to having them all hang around the house more than usual. Sure would...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has been working on her loose leash walking, her ability to avoid distractions associated with encountering other dogs (while off-leash), As well as her ability to really “settle” patiently in public. She really enjoys any chance to get outside,...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie is a very affectionate puppy. She loves meeting people! Always sharing cuddles with anyone who gives her a smile and a friendly word. Sadie has been working hard as an unofficial PADS recruiter. Always using her gentle demeanor and a so wiggle butt to encourage...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie enjoyed having family visit for the holidays, especially her “cousin” Drake, the senior black lab. She was pretty proud of her gift from Grandma and had to show it off to everybody! Submitted By: Susan...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has been enjoying her various outings (e.g., to the beach in West Vancouver) and working at improving her ability to “settle” in public places. Submitted By: Susan...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie had a fun October full of on-leash adventures, like play dates with her bestie, a hike up Cypress mountain, neighbourhood walks to enjoy the fall colours, and a trip to the Okanagan for Halloween. She has probably missed her occasional off-leash time recently...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has been working hard at learning the difference between “heel” and “side”. We practice both cues at home and in public. She has also taken public transit a few times this month, but needs to try it some more to regain her confidence...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sadie has been working on “Heel” and “Side” this month as she is trying to sort out the difference between the two. August was eventful for her, with ten days at a new sitter’s place (her longest period away from her raisers), culminating...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In July, Sadie has been working hard on settling in public (e.g., in restaurants) and around other dogs. She also enjoyed exploring the Okanagan for a couple of weeks this summer, where she zoomed around the dog beach, playing with new friends. She has yet to figure...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Sadie II has been working on “The Three D’s”: duration, distance and distraction for cues like Sit, Down and Wait. She has also been working on her loose leash walking with, and without, a “Gentle Leader”, plus polite...
