Monday, February 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Strudel continues to be an amazing girl. Part of my job is to remind people to wear masks inside. Sometimes the people are reluctant to hear my message, but they are so much more willing to listen and their entire attitude changes as soon as they notice Strudel by my...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
A new dog bed came into our house this Christmas. Strudel loves to cuddle up in her bed and snore loudly. The photo is of Strudel on our Christmas holiday sledding day. She loves to play in the snow with us. Strudel’s new habit: when she is asked to sit, on...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
It is a stressful world right now. Due to COVID, I am working to remind students of the need to wear masks in public and Strudel sits by my side. I have seen stressed and lonely students come alive and ask questions about her. They miss their own families and pets,...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I am currently working from home a lot.Β I was working on the deck and Strudel was in her kennel.Β I released her and took her to the yard to have a toilet.Β When we returned the cat had taken up residence in her kennel.Β Strudel sniffed at the cat and then sat on the...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month Strudel visited a mountain bike park for the first time.Β We walked to the top, stepped off the trails into the bush on the side to allow bikes to pass… and saw virtually no evidence that she was distracted or overly excited by the bikes. We were hot...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudel dressed in red to play tribute to Canada’s fallen RCMP officer in Halifax this month.Β While she had trouble walking with the sweater on, she was a good sport about it. Submitted By: Cherie...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudel has missed working, but the worldβs situation has provided us with a couple of interesting training opportunities.Β While walking, people obviouslyΒ do not want to interact with animals or allow animals to interact. This has really expanded Strudel’s...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudel has been working on dog distraction. We walked into a building this month where there was a black poodle who started barking at her. She managed to walk by (with food help) without getting too excited, despite the fact that the other dog was doing everything...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudelβs biggest issue is dog distraction. She really wants to say hi and play with every dog. In the morning when I get up, all the other animals get excited and impatient for pee time and breakfast. Strudel does not give into temptation, but instead waits so...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month Strudel attended Christmas parties, New Yearβs Eve fireworks, the movie theatre, a middle school band concert (sitting in cramped bleachers) and bowling without any difficulty. However, one day while walking to the bus, I saw her react to something in the...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudel finished her heat in November. She was very sad when I left the office or home without her. She is very eager to work and is very disappointed when she cannot go. Submitted By: Cherie...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudel is an amazing dog who likes to talk. When we get up from our desk at work to go to the bathroom, she can often be heard making a little grunt or snort. I talk back to her and we have little conversations. She knows our weekly routine and often knows to do...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudel travelled a lot in August. We went to Rocky Mountain cadet camp to pick up our son. It rained heavily and Strudel sat cold in the rain without complaint. After my our son’s graduation, we took our family to the Cross Iron Mills in Calgary. Canadian guide...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Strudel is a lovely dog who enjoys other people and animals in a curious and happy way. We drove on highway to go to a cadet training centre to visit our son.Β Unfortunately the highway closed due to a fatal accident. I took Strudel for a walk and found a bus load of...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month Strudel chaperoned my son’s middle school end-of-school trip.Β She was loved by all the kids and went a long way to joining the group together. The first photo is of Strudel on the dock at camp.Β She also swam for 2 seconds when I enticed her into...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Because my new residence doesnβt allow large dogs, Strudel had to go to another raiser this month.Β She also went into her first heat.Β Brian had her for a week and she has since been looked after by Cherri.Β I can still take puppies temporarily until they reach 25...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Strudel had an exciting time on Easter weekend being involved in 2 large family get togethers. She got to interact with lots of people and was well behaved. Strudel continues to attend Mar Jok Elem once a week and Hudson Rd Elem once a week with PADS handler Lori...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Strudel had a big adventure traveling to Victoria/Gibsons during spring break. Got to ride on Ferries and experience different smells ( ie ocean, fish markets etc. ) and meet VIP Winston at the Empress Hotel. Very good girl throughout the trip. We are working at...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Strudel attended her 1st hockey game and was really well behaved! We are working on durations as there are some commands that she will do readily but struggles holding them for very long. Submitted By: Jim...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Strudel is with me all the time and we visit different places almost everyday, such as the mall, airport, hospital and just relaxing in cafes/restaurants. She is almost always well behaved and calm. We have graduated to elementary school this past week so are working...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iβm very impressed with Strudelβs behaviour in restaurants. She is very calm and stays under the table/chair for duration. We had lots of outings in the mall and shopping centres the past month and she has done very well. We are still working on distractions but...
Monday, November 12, 2018
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Strudel was being raised and trained to provide life-changing independence to someone with a physical disability other than blindness or to work with a professional such as a teacher, psychologist or victim...
Thursday, November 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Strudel is doing really well in the down position when in restaurants. She is well behaved and attentive. We are working on all puppy commands and have started β go in β. Submitted By: Jim...
