Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
After careful consideration, SIMONE has been released from advanced training. Simone is a tiny girl with a big personality. She is so sweet and loves to curl up next to her people for pets whenever possible; she loves any opportunity to brighten someoneβs day and get...
Friday, February 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SIMONE has joined Ashleyβs string as a part of a pre-advanced training program in hopes of being a Hearing Dog candidate! This means that as part of the transition into training in the advanced kennel, Simone gets to spend some time in a new household with an...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is an active girl always willing to work. We have been reviewing her training basics, house manners, and tail wagging technique as she will be heading to puppy college (advanced) in January. Congratulations Simone! Submitted by: Peterson...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is active and always looking for attention. She is learning to settle a bit more now. She is a beautiful puppy. Submitted by: Peterson...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We are working on proper controlled greeting of people. Submitted By:Β The Peterson...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Some fun times in September with Simone. Submitted By: The Peterson...
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is well mannered and she likes everyone.Β August has been interesting with some boating, outdoors fun, and enjoying the sunshine. Submitted by: Peterson...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is having a great summer, walks, chilling enjoying the outdoors. Submitted By:Β Peterson...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Great to get outside and enjoy the sun. Submitted By:Β Peterson...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone turned 2 years old this month! She is showing more maturity now while continuing to be a very active pup. During people meal times, she sometimes offers to go to her bed without our prompting. We are working on her going to her bed when the doorbell rings and...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is enthusiastic and interested with whatever we are doing. Β Submitted By: Peterson Family...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Lately, I have noticed that Simone is maturing. He still actively wants to be everyone’s friend, but he is growing out of his puppy ways. This month we have been working on duration during skills. Submitted By: Doug...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is progressing in her “stand” and holding positions while we walk away from her. She is also progressing in remaining on her bed while we are in the kitchen. See the attached picture of the “Dropped Kibble Test”. Submitted By: Doug...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone continues to be very active and adores attention. We have been working on duration when in a “stand” while we move about and are making progress. We had Wroxy overnight for a visit and the dogs had fun playing together in the snow. Submitted By:...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone continues to be high-spirited and willing to work all the time. She has made great progress on Heel and Side this month when we are standing or sitting. Submitted By: Doug...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is an active puppy who likes to work and get attention. She is well mannered and we can see her starting to mature. She has an easy time settling now. Simone continues to be a pleasure to be with. Submitted By: Doug...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone loves to work, however he seems to have forgotten some of his skills. We have been working on “side” very hard last few weeks and he has made great progress. Submitted By: Doug...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone is rocking her loose leash walking this month. She has not been so distracted and has kept a brisk pace right beside us without pulling or trying to sniff. We’ve also been working on: “stand”, “heel” and “side”. We...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone spent a bunch of time with some sitters this month. Visiting different people let him experience all walks of life. He is continuing to work on things that he is learning and things that he has forgotten after not practicing them. Submitted By: Doug...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We’ve been working on ‘Go In’ as well as heel, side and stand. Simone has been out in the community on walks and has gone to a couple of sitters for short periods.Β We were out on the boat again this month. Submitted By: Carol...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone has been out on a boat a few times this month and is becoming more accustomed to getting on and off.Β We spent some time at the Farmers’ Market among a lot of people and distractions. She continues to go to work with us and settles easily into the...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We’ve been working on Simone getting up close and tight to humans while standing and sitting, as well being on different surfaces, both walking and resting. We went to West Kelowna and were out on Okanagan Lake in a boat. Simone did a great job on settling and...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We stuck pretty close to home with Simone this month as she was in heat. She was pretty tired, so trained as she was able. We worked on reinforcing all the basics as well as proper placement at our side while we were standing or sitting. Submitted By: Carol...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Simone’s behavior has been a bit off this month and now she has started her first Heat. We are continuing to reinforce all the training she knows while she goes through this and we allow her to rest as required. Submitted By: Doug...
