Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Little Miss Shadow’s journey with PADS took a new course in July. She had been under close watch for symptoms of allergies for a long time, and the hard decision was made to release her from the program. While unfortunate, Shadow’s future remains very...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was filled with many fun outings and adventures for Shadow!Β We had a day exploring Steveston (and visited released PADS boy Hopkins), our class BBQ at a local park, and enjoyed a visit with PADS Ole for a couple of days.Β Β Shadow continues to impress...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The first half of May was pretty normal for little Shadow (and I do mean little! She is a sleek 47 lbs! We fondly call these petite gals our βpocket labsβ). Shadow spent more time working on her settling in public as this is something she can be a bit restless and...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Well, Shadow sure was surprisedΒ to seeΒ that she got a roommate for this month!Β PADS Waffle has quickly become her new BFF. WeΒ have lots of fun hitting theΒ trails,Β and training at home (and learning to wait for our turn!). ButΒ itβs beenΒ particularly helpfulΒ as we have...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In March, Shadow learned how much fun puppy class and homework can be. One class took us on a field trip to Metrotown where Shadow and her classmates practiced walking through crowds (it was so busy!), riding elevators, and maintaining their cool. Our homework was to...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Shadow has been loving having Pear as a houseguest, but she sure was surprised when, all of a sudden, there was a litter of puppies that appeared out of nowhere! Miss Snoopy-snooperson learned pretty quickly to give momma and babes space and that she could look but...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January was a month to focus on some cues that needed tidying up. We are happy to report that Shadow is getting so much better with her heels and sides, as well as her stands! Jump On and Touch are still probably her favourites though. Shadow loves going to puppy...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December brought more days in the office, more hikes on the trails (including with buddies VIP Muse and PADS Indy), and lots of time spent training! Shadow loves to work and learn, though getting her skills on a verbal cue has been a bit hard. So we are adjusting our...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
You will never believe the month I had! I went to middle school!! As part of a two-week puppy swap, I spent time in a classroom, in a P.E. class, outside on supervision, going to meetings, practicing a fire drill, and so much more. And that was only the weekdays! I...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October was a fun month with the weather and leaves changing and Halloween. Much to her dismay, the fall weather also means rain. There have been lots of games played in the drizzle and puddles. Thanksgiving was spent at a remote cabin with family allowing for some...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Shadow is quite the cuddler and loves to carry a stuffy around with her. She was out and about practicing the bus and the skytrain before taking both into Vancouver with a sitter. This month Shadow spent time with two sitters who offered completely different...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This little girl continues to grow and learn. Some things she picks up in a heartbeat after only being shown a couple of times and other things are taking longer to perfect – like her sloppy sits! Shadow gets some experience with work-life – both at home...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Shadow IIIΒ arrived at the end of June, and co-raisers Kailea and Suzanne picked her up there. Shadow has experienced a lot of firsts in her first month – her first time in an office and elevators, her first camping trip, her first pool party, and her first trip...
