Shale | January 2020

Shale | January 2020

I don’t really love the feel of these icky stairs on my paws but I’ve been practicing and I don’t mind them so much any more. The tight turn at the bottom of the stairs is still a bit of a challenge though! Submitted By: Tracy...
Shale | December 2019

Shale | December 2019

This month I went to the gym for the first time! I thought I was going to get to do a workout – maybe some cardio or weights, but no… I practiced my “down” skills for the whole class! I might have snuck in a nap as well!Β  Submitted By: Tracy...
Shale | November 2019

Shale | November 2019

Ahhhh! Β The waiting is the worst part!Β  Christmas, please come!Β  I did receive my own tree ornament – a family tradition for PADS dogs with my hoomans. Submitted By: Tracy...
Shale | October 2019

Shale | October 2019

PADS Paxton stayed with us for a little while this month.Β  We got to practice being puppies-in-training together!Β  We also went to the park one day with our friend, Dasher.Β  It was so much fun and we practiced our “jump on” together! Submitted By: Tracy...
Shale | September 2019

Shale | September 2019

Once my month-long heat was over I got to go out in public again.Β  On the Eve of the First Day of School the hoomans went for ice cream.Β  I just tagged along practicing my basic commands.Β  No ice cream for me! Submitted By: Tracy...
Shale | August 2019

Shale | August 2019

I’ve been spending the month mostly at home because I’m in heat, so I’ve been practicing relaxing and chilling out. For example, see how well I supervise hockey shot practice? Submitted By: Tracy...
Shale | May 2019

Shale | May 2019

Well it’s been an interesting month! I went to my first softball game (maybe my second) in May. That was after the two big snowfalls we got in Calgary! I went to the Paws for Compassion fundraiser launch with some other great PADS puppies- we were so well...
Shale | April 2019

Shale | April 2019

Look at me! I am GROWING so big I needed a new vest β€” I’m a big girl now! But I’m still a puppy β€” I like to find unusual places to nap. I have been working hard at learning some leash pressure skills, as well as my “go in” β€” demonstrated here...
Shale | March 2019

Shale | March 2019

I’ve spent a lot of time in arenas in the month of March which meant I spent a lot of time sleeping- I am still a pup you know! But it shows that I’m good at chilling out in public. I also love to get pets from all kinds of people! I’m looking...
Shale | February 2019

Shale | February 2019

I got a new family this month! I left BC to come to Alberta. My new home has PADS Paxton. He’s been teaching me the ropes. I’ve gone to a few ringette and hockey games. They are very interesting- sometimes I even fall asleep! I’m looking forward to...
Shale

Shale

Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Shale is being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. In January, 2021, Shale took the next step in her journey and entered...