Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SANDY III and his new partner successfully completed their Team Training in December! They are currently working through their 45-day probation period and when that is complete, they will officially be members of the PADS 2021 graduating class! His skills are being...
Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SANDY III and his new partner are currently in Team Training and will continue a gradual training process to support the team as they learn and bond. Way to go, Team Sandy! Upon completion of team training, they will work through their 45-day probation period and when...
Friday, November 6, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SANDY III has spent October preparing for Team Training, which will start in mid-November. Sandy has been practicing some client-specific skills in anticipation of starting team training, including working on some “weightlifting” so he can lift and carry heavier items...
Friday, October 9, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that SANDY III has passed his pre-placement testing with flying colors and has been matched with a client! Way to go Sandy! Sandy’s enthusiasm and dedication to his person will make him an amazing partner to help his new client gain...
Friday, September 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SANDY III has been working hard at all his skills and is improving in everything. He will make a wonderful companion to someone who needs him for their independence. Skills being learned: Helping take off socks and sweaters Recent field trips: Harbour, local mall,...
Friday, August 7, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SANDY III has been to Nanaimo Harbor, the mall, the pet store, and other areas to keep busy. He has also visited Coombs and was interested in the goats on the roof. Sandy continues to progress in his service skills and continues to enjoy training time, showing his...
Friday, July 3, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SANDY III showed some hesitation when we first started working with the wheelchair several weeks ago, but he is a total pro now. His skills have been improving every day. Lately he has also enjoyed running through the trails and keeping up with Rob’s bike now that we...
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
SANDY III has been enjoying trips to some local parks such as Moorecroft and Icarus where he gets to practice his skills in new environments. He is also enjoying the outdoors and loves to get a good sniff in while at the off-leash park. During playtime, Sandy very...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
SANDY III is handling quarantine like a pro and does not seem to mind the lack of public outings. Once he learned that ‘quarantine’ means more time to play with his roommates Daegan, Gatsby and Vimy, he was all for it! Sandy continues to show himself to be a very...
Friday, April 3, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
SANDY III has settled right in and is enjoying the island life. He has met all the volunteers on the Island, and everyone is enjoying his company and his attentive personality. Sandy recently enjoyed a trip to Moorecroft Regional Park where he participated in a recall...
Friday, March 6, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
SANDY III has just arrived on the island and is fitting in very nicely with his new roommates Vimy, Daegen, and Gatsby. He took a few days to warm up, but the boys have shown him the ropes and he has since settled in and is enjoying relaxing and playing with his new...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Brrr… this has been a cold and snowy month! I love the snow but for a few days, it was too cold to walk outside. We went instead to the local hockey arena and did laps around the concourse with lots of other folks. I was the only dog there! This month I also got...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
My regular people returned at the beginning of the month so I am back “home” again. We have had a really busy month. I have had so much fun hiking in the deep snow and really enjoyed snowshoeing a couple of times. I am getting quite a bit of freedom when we do these...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
My regular people were away for the month so I got to stay with Trish and Berk. It was so much fun; a lovely bed in front of the fireplace and lots of new toys to play with. They took me so many different places: Hospice House, the college, on the bus, and to a physio...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I sure like fall! The leaves are so much fun to play in. I do love to play, especially with other dogs – everyone says that I play really nicely and although I play hard, I don’t play roughly. I am getting really good at waiting patiently in the car with the...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well it looks like camping is over for now – I sure had fun!! I am enjoying the cooler temperatures and am super energetic when we go on hikes. But I have also been spending lots of time around town – shopping, appointments, restaurants and I even attended...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Wow, this has been a fun and busy summer! First, I got “fixed.” Of course I wasn’t broken but I had some surgery because I am not going to be a breeding dog. It was not too bad, the funny hat was a bit of a pain but I am pretty chill and accepting of changes. After I...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
May was a fun month for me. I got to go for a “puppy sit” where I had a dog buddy to hang out with. She was a senior dog and my puppy sitter said that I was very gentle with her. Andrea also took me to her boot camp class where everyone was moving around a lot...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sandy did some traveling in April. He went to Burnaby for training and breeding assessment. We hear that he did well on his training assessment. He was gone for a week and then spent a week with another puppy raiser. During his two weeks with us, he enjoyed visiting...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I had lots of fun in March, visiting old friends and making new ones as well as enjoying some new and interesting experiences. One day I went back to the day care center that my first mom used to take me to. The kids were so excited to see me! I am pretty chill in...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
My new people are just learning the ropes and did not submit a Pupdate for January, but they are on track now and we have some catching up to do. Everyone says that I am just about perfect in public spaces. I pay close attention to my people and will happily walk...
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We have had a fun first month with Sandy. He has had a great time playing in the snow and he really enjoys his winter hikes. We have also been to the Art Gallery, Library and even the airport where Sandy confidently rode in an elevator. He is very well behaved in all...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Pupdate: Sandy had his first birthday on November 7th! The fantastic treats were worth the wait!! We refocused on impulse control this month, mostly around food items dropped on the floor. We experienced our first Christmas tree and worked on special awareness of his...
Thursday, November 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Pupdate: Sandy was a busy boy this fall! Pumpkin patches, harvest parties, and Halloween costumes! He takes all those funny costumes on himself and others in stride! Sandy has been working on building his rear muscle strength and proper mechanics...
