Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Even though they just started working together in November, AFD Sinclair is already making a huge difference! Here’s what his handler, Cpl. Kyla Young had to say: “Sinclair’s impact in this short month we’ve been working together has been...
Monday, November 27, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Supportive Sinclair has got a job as an Accredited Facility Dog! He and his new client are both the lucky beneficiaries of the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, including: Breeder Caretakers: Sandra Koziol Puppy-Raiser: Lisa Moralejo Puppy-Sitter: Michelle...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Sinclair continues to have adventures on his journey towards becoming an accredited facility dog, meeting new people and going to new places. The big news from this month is that Sinclair has been matched with a client. We are excited to announce that he will be...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We have great news for our friend Sinclair this month. All his hard work has paid off, and he has completed his pre-placement testing! We are now in the process of finding him the perfect facility that will appreciate his oversized wiggle and gentle nature. His...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Sinclair has been living his best life, getting all the cuddles and cookies a dog could hope for. He has been going out and doing lots of field trips, working on visiting with folks at PADS booths at events like Calgary’s Day of the Dog and Spinal Cord Injury...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Our big guy Sinclair has been enjoying his opportunity to get into the stampede spirit while training in Alberta. But even though it’s “Yahoo” season, he is still working hard on his skills both in public and at the training centre. His training...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This happy fellow has been exploring his career options this month. Sinclair has been going out on many field trips with his classmates, working very hard on his obedience foundations, and learning new skills like giving a person the best hug they have ever had. His...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Sinclair has joined his sister Maggie in advanced training with the Calgary crew. This handsome guy is equal parts wags and naps. Everyone who has met him loves his infectious joy and gentle nature. He’s settled into his new routine and is loving his free play time...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair remains enthusiastic about all things. From the moment he wakes up, he is ready to play, cuddle, and be a part of the world. He is Number one, wriggly butt and adorable. But, sadly, he still thinks every dog he meets is his new BFF. Submitted...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
2022 Achievements:1. Growing up big and strong.2. Maybe growing a bit too big so dropped a few pounds.3. Mastering many commands.4. Conquering sitting quietly and offering paws for cleaning after walking in rain/snow.5. Being the puppiest puppy in all of puppyland....
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair has loved the snow, which sends him into the zoomies almost immediately! He’s been hanging out with my first puppy, Cobbler, on weekend hikes and at occasional sleepovers. Initially, he drives Cobbler a bit mad but inevitably, it becomes a mutual love fest;...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair has been working on being less enthusiastic with every passing puppy on walks. It is still really hard for him but he is definitely improving. He spent some time with Michelle and Steve again and has been training at the university, in the mall, at local...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair is showing more maturity. He is calmer when greeting people, although he occasionally goes a little wild! He’s still convinced that every puppy he passes wants to be his new BFF, but this, too, is getting slightly better. He definitely still has the best...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair spent most of this month “on vacation,” mostly with Michelle and her family, where he had a fabulous and busy time swimming, going out for dinner, and visiting wineries. I’ve noticed that he seems to be a bit more mature, calmer and slightly better with dog...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Lots of early morning walks to stay out of the heat. Sinclair has been working on his dog distraction that makes walks a challenge at times. Have been using the gentle leader leash to get him past dogs without him pulling my arm out of the socket. He loves his puppy...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair is enjoying attention and belly rubs at work! And he settles so well under the desk, knowing he’ll be slipped a little treat at some point! Sinclair would win first place in a butt-wiggling contest. He is so happy to see people every morning and wiggles...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I am becoming a big boy, learning how to hang out by myself (in my kennel, as an example, without whining (too much!) or barking. Momma is so proud and so grateful! I am still convinced that every puppy I meet on walks will be my new BFF. Apparently not! I love going...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I had a great time on vacation with Charlotte and her family! And I am getting to be such a big boy, chilling when at work, and I have learned to stop whining in my kennel in the morning! I am still just so excited to get going! Submitted by: Lisa...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have been working hard at class to learn to be more comfortable away from my raiser and accept that they will come back. I am whining and barking less although I still do that a bit in the kennel in the morning when I am ready to get going! Here are some pics with...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair is growing up! He seems to get taller every day. He is calmer, able to settle more easily and no longer chews on my shoes! Still working on the socks… We are working on getting him to calming walk by other dogs. He seems to feel deeply that all dogs are...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Sinclair is growing up fast. He’s bigger than he was before. Bigger, stronger, faster. 🙂 Just as cute. He loves to cuddle. Sooooooo excited to see you first thing in the morning and anytime during the day when you’re out and return to let him out of his kennel. It...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Things I loved this month: hiking with my pals, eating turkey, staying with Andrea and her family over Christmas, cuddling with my kitty sister and visiting the nurses at KGH! Things that I didn’t love: too cold to go for walks! Submitted by: Lisa...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
What a difference a month makes! Sinclair is growing up! He consistently pees and poops on command, which is more thrilling than it should be!! Sinclair finally seems to like walking on our walks! And he learns new commands so quickly! The bad? He’s growing up so...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
My first night away from my mom and siblings was pretty rough but I am now loving my new pad with lots of new smells, chewy toes, lots of cuddles and yummy treats! I’m 100% sure that white kitty loves me. Brown kitty? Not so much. I’ll work on that… I am nailing...