Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Meet Mary-Jo and PADS Scramble, who she calls Angel. This dynamic duo were matched last Novemberβhence the Christmas photoβand are doing great! We recently caught up with Mary-Jo and she was delighted to tell us about her experience with PADS and update us on her and...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month,Β ScrambleΒ has been learning how to remove socks off her trainerβs feet and help her take off her jacket. She has also been reviewing all the commands she already knows in preparation for team training at the beginning of May! Scramble truly is a unicorn dog...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This monthΒ ScrambleΒ has been focusing on retrieving out of the fridge and helping with laundry. We have also been focusing on client-specific tasks, such as retrieving her bowl and eating from βmy lapβ position. She loves any excuse to be able to slide into a cuddle!...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations toΒ ScrambleΒ for passing her pre-placement testing and being matched with a client! Thank you to everyone who helped throughout her journey β it truly takes a village. This month we focused on taking skills on the road in preparation for the PPT....
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This monthΒ ScrambleΒ has been studying really hard for her PPT! She has been working on solidifying her skills and taking them on the road. It is really cool to see all the pieces fitting together. Scrambleβs favourite part of being a service dog is retrieving items...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year fromΒ Scramble! This month Scramble has had a lot of field trips around the city to practice and proof her commands in the busiest season! She has been working around a wheelchair and seems to really enjoy it. We are working hard on...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This monthΒ ScrambleΒ has been learning all kinds of things! She has been working hard on building a full retrieve and perfecting closing doors. She is also learning to help someone if they fall. Scramble loves to help her trainer Amy around the house by ensuring all...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
ScrambleΒ has been perfecting her obedience skills and starting to learn all the fun skills! And she sure thinks it’s fun! She has been learning how to open/close doors and the beginning of a full retrieve. She has also been learning some movement skills to help...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This monthΒ ScrambleΒ has been out exploring the city of Edmonton! She is very polite in public and loves to say hi to people when given a chance. We have been working hard on settling her away from her handler and in her crate. She is such a smart little girl, and her...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
ScrambleΒ is just the perfect package. Sheβs sweet, fun, loyal, smart, motivated, and easygoing. She has settled beautifully into advanced training and enjoys working and playing hard. Her puppy raiser, Kathy Reid, should be very proud, as this little lady comes with...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Well. I am going on my next journey next week, so have been saying goodbye to all my friends. We had fun this last week not doing too much homework. Although we did spend some time polishing up my skills in preparation for puppy college. Submitted by:...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Scramble and I have been getting out doing a lot of sightseeing. We are finding different noises and objects to interest her and make her aware of them. It’s been fun and kind of like her work. We are polishing up on the things that she knows. We went into town...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Scramble is such a gentle girl. She loves the kids, especially the older ones that share games with her.Β We went hiking at the end of May in the park and came across this big snow drift. We sure had fun on it.Β It is not all fun, though; we are working on leaving it....
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
We have had to play at home these last couple of weeks, so we had to find different games to play. I have done some homework. We played leave it. I am not allowed to pick up things that do not belong to me. Nothing that is dropped. I learn to side and heel by a...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Sramble is a very gentle girl although she can get a little excited when with older people. She’s always looking for someone to play with. We have been out to different towns getting used to different noises now that spring is here. Submitted by:...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Well, I took a trip to Vancouver to see everyone on Campus. It was fun but scary. Then back to Golden to be picked up by my puppy raiser, Kathy. I much rather enjoy the shopping that we did when we got home, at the dog store. However, the other puppies did not say...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
I am very sad today. Last week I lost my best friend, Spirit. I learnt many things from her. I have to remember the best and fun times we have had. This is a picture with my friend. So we have been out and about, going into town and shopping. I do like to go into the...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Scramble did not appreciate sitting having a hat on. She was very good, though and sat through all the posing and sitting right. After the picture session, we went outside and had some fun making a snowman. She loves to play in the snow and enjoys being with children....
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Scramble loves children. She plays very well with them and follows them around when outside. Submitted by:...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
We took Scramble to Turtle Lake. I didn’t see any Turtles, but Scramble was very interested in her surroundings.Β Submitted by:Β Kathy...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Write Your Pupdate as we Patiently wait for our Supper. Then we can have it but have to wait for the magic word. I hope we don’t have to wait too long. I am hungry. Thank you for our Supper. Yum. Submitted...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s time to have some funβonly one lesson today. Sit on top of something and stay there. I think I did alright, and now I can go and play in the tunnel. We have to take it in turns. Submitted by:...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
We are waiting for our supper. Sure wish Kathy would hurry up. We started some new things to learn this month. One thing was people stepping over me. I did not like that very much but I have to learn it. The other thing was off leash heeling. That was fun. I could run...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This day I was a mischievous puppy. I took a cane and decided the handle needed to have a few holes in it. Then I was looking for a place to run and hide. My friend would not let me get away with it. So had to have a time out. Submitted by: Kathy...
