Friday, July 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
After careful consideration, SPROUT has been released from advanced training. Sprout is charming and snuggly and has made many friends during his time in Advanced Training. Although he has many lovely qualities, Sprout has shown us that he would prefer a life out of...
Friday, July 2, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SPROUT has been taking it easy this month, spending time offsite with Margaret and various advanced sitters. Sprout’s charmingly silly personality makes it easy for him to make friends wherever he goes! Sprout will be spending more time with Margaret next month and...
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SPROUT has been enjoying much of May spending time offsite with Margaret and his advanced sitters. His sitters have young children, and he has been spending time getting to know them to see if a career working around children might be in his future. Sprout is always...
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
SPROUT joined the Burnaby Advanced Training crew this month and has been working with Instructor’s Assistant Jessica for much of this month. He is already showing some nice growth in his obedience and public access manner. He is showing himself to be very attentive...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
You may have noticed I changed my profile picture to reflect that I have moved on to Advanced Training. I just entered PADS University, Burnaby campus. I am working with Margaret and have been selected for AFD and PTSD training. This is a very exciting time of my life...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I am learning back-end awareness, which means I can walk backwards and stop on a target. The target is a mat my human puts down on the floor. I’m not really sure of the purpose of this, but apparently, it will help me move forward in my training. Speaking of...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I went to a puppy sitter this month and had so much fun! I got to spend the night with Elva and go to the park with my PADS buddies. I also went on a field trip to Walmart. There are many different things in the store and with so many smells! My raiser tried to work...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December is always a busy month, and I like it because there is snow. I went on a long hike and found snow near my home. There is also shopping in December, which I sometimes enjoy. I can’t seem to understand why my raiser takes me to the shoe stores. She looks...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The winter is the most wonderful time of the year because I get to play in the snow and see the displays in stores. I went to Rona with my raiser and decided I should check out the snow, and perhaps visit the animated fellow who was behind the fence. Apparently, you...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Birthday to me! I turned two this month. I am growing up very quickly, as are all my siblings from the Thanksgiving Dinner Litter. Fittingly, I thoroughly enjoy pumpkin and often have it as a bed-time treat in my Kong (mixed with apple sauce and peanut...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September was a month where my routine changed. To date, I have been going to work on alternating days with my two raisers and now I will be going with one raiser. My other raiser is hopefully working from home two days per week, which will be fun for me as she has...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I am enjoying everything summer has to offer, including swimming, fishing, and paddle boarding. When I am at work during the week, I am a great companion and catch up on my naps, I also get to go for walks with PADS Esme. I attend meetings, which to be quite honest,...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July was a pivotal month in my development as I got my “N.” While most teens may be excited about this, I was not too happy getting neutered. I did not enjoy the giant cocktail glass around my head, so my raiser gave me a nice neck pillow designed for...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The lakes are warming up and I am thoroughly enjoying my swims. I love swimming, even in very cold water. I usually go swimming after my walks/runs in the woods and this month I met up with PADS Comox for a dip in Sasamat Lake. I also got together with my old bud,...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The weather has been good so I’ve used the opportunity to get in some swimming and lots of hiking with my raisers. I really like swimming! I’ve also taken it upon myself to search for balls wherever I might be, and I usually find one or two. I had two...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
These are challenging times and while many of my pup buddies are having a cape break during COVID-19, I am still considered an essential worker by my human. To be more exact, my human is an essential worker so I am still going to work. I am trying hard to be...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sprout is adjusting to the world of COVID-19 fairly well but he knows something is up. He is not taking transit to work and I think he misses his friends on the West Coast Express. He definitely misses his buds at Mundy Park on weekends. He is a good boy and doing his...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What better way to kick off a new month than by spending time in the woods with my bro Acorn. We had playdates before he went to his new humans and I hope to see him again soon. One of my highlight adventures this month was shopping for a new bed. If truth be told,...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Although many people hoped the snow would leave, I embraced it! I love playing in the snow, rolling in the snow and even eating the snow (not the yellow snow of course! I am walking well on loose leash, have a lovely “off switch” at work and really like...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December is a busy month for everyone and I found it quite exciting. I had a visit with my friend Esme, attended the PADS Christmas party, visited with Santa and did a little Christmas shopping. I found time to go hiking and even swimming at my favourite lake,...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Fall is a fun time to play in the leaves. It’s nice to enjoy the lakes and trails without so many people and other dogs around. I know some may find it a bit chilly but I am still enjoying my swims in Sasamat Lake. I also get to play with plenty of pups on my...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I am now one year old and 75 pounds! I celebrated with my brothers and sisters as well as my mother and friends at White Rock Beach. I had so much fun, but drank a little too much salt water and got sick in the car. My raiser said this happens when you party too hard....
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had an exciting month while my raisers were on vacation. I stayed with a sitter who let me play with other PADS dogs. I also got to go to my first ever White Caps game and it was thrilling. I behaved very well but those seats are sure close together and clearly not...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I went to my first baseball game and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was well behaved for the most part but was very tempted by all of the peanuts on the floor. I seem to have radar for peanuts and most other food, if the truth be known. I also navigated an evening at the...
