Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Samwise continues to be a happy, playful puppy while maturing in so many ways. Maturing led to his gentleman’s surgery this month, but Samwise was a trooper throughout, and he was eager to resume his play and work as soon as he was allowed. He travelled on the ferry 4...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I watched a parade where there were lots of dogs, horses, clowns and some super noisy sirens. I enjoyed it all and stayed super calm throughout it. The weather has allowed for plenty of romps in the snow, which I really enjoy! It seems you get lots of...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Bringing in the new year was celebrated with lots of family which Samwise, as always, was so excited to do. Samwise continues to mature, he is a sweetheart to have around, and he loves to cuddle and play tug. He got to play the mentor to a younger pup, Nevada, for a...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Samwise had a busy December. During the first half of the month, he stayed with 2 different sitters for over 2 weeks and had some good experiences, like going to work in an office and an elementary school. The remainder of the month was filled with lots of outings...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November was filled with lots of outdoor walks, hikes, and stopping for coffee at the local cafes. Samwise went to the Museum of Anthropology, and I was so proud of how well he behaved while in the museum. He also attended his first live theatre production, and the...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October has been a quiet month for Samwise. He did have a 3-day stay date with his buddy Sprout and he was very excited about that. He attended a Halloween party and dressed up a little formally in a shirt and tie. Unfortunately with all the movement and leash...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September was an interesting month for Samwise as he went on a 2 week road trip to Saskatchewan. He really enjoyed the ride, watching out the window to see everything, or just curling up in the back seat and having another nap. He met many new people which he loves to...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
August was a very busy month for Samwise – participating in MOVE FOR PADS. He swam, went paddle boarding, lots of walking & hiking, took in some Summer Sunday music in the park, and helped clean up a Port Moody street. Samwise also had some PADS in-person...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It has been an interesting and busy month settling back in together after being apart for a month while Samwise was cared for by 2 wonderful sitters. But now back home, Samwise has had a number of eventful times and an active summer, like: attending a hair appointment...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a very busy month with my sitters. On day two, I learned to swim, and I loved it! The water is so refreshing on a warm day, and Sasamat Lake is near my house, which is really great. I’ve been working on my dog and people distraction. I love everyone so...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Samwise is moving into a maturing adolescent. He is such a confident and funny character and has so much excitement over many things. He loves to get out and about and do whatever, whenever, and anything goes. He was an awesome traveller this month – he...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Samwise is now 7 months and a whopping 53lbs! He is growing so fast, and he chews through his stuffies at super speed. He loves his ‘downward dog’ stretch. He had his ‘first’ attending a Dr. Appointment with me. He was excited to visit the doctor in her office but was...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been full of exploring many things for Samwise. And some firsts as well, like going into a pet store which was so very exciting, and going to work at the office for the day. He is very interested in everything he encounters, and he loves to go to work....
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Samwise has had a very busy month. He started off by having his first overnighter with a very experienced sitter who also had her own 2 dogs and a cat, and from what I understand, Samwise had a very good experience while staying there. And that was obvious because...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It has been a great start to the new year. Samwise has been very busy getting outside more often in the nicer weather, on trail walks, noodling neighbourhood walks and also lots of practice on that loose leash walking. He has had many car rides, the bus, and the sky...
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Samwise joined our family Dec 3, 2021. He seemed to settle in fairly quickly, eating, sleeping and peeing & pooping was his day. We initially had a bit of a struggle getting on top of the toileting, but Sam has mastered that and now does his Better Go very...
