Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Talbot, after much consideration and assessment, Talbot has decided that pet life is best suited for him. He is a very well-mannered dog and super sweet. This handsome boy will continue to bring joy to everyone he meets. Talbot will be adopted and live a happy life as...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Talbot has spent some time with us during October and has had some company while he has been with us. Piper, our friend’s yellow lab, has been visiting, and they have enjoyed each other’s company playing in the garden and going on walks together. A friend...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Talbot has had a very good September! He’s having loads of fun going on field trips with his handler. He’s learning to stay calm when he sees exciting things that he wants to interact with. Skills being learned: Self-soothing techniques Had lots of fun: at the mall...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Talbot thoroughly enjoys the company and attention he’s received at his sitters’ home. He is around kids, adults and other dogs as he completes his training. And playtime is Nature walks. Skills being learned: going over “default leave it”...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Talbot was ecstatic to be dropped off on his first day at Puppy-U! He was so happy to be around his new classmates, sights and sounds. Talbot was super glad his bunkmate, Rider, loved to tousle just as much as he does. Talbot’s favorite things at campus are:...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, I was certainly on the move this month. In addition to my usual walks, hikes, outings, and training, I had two weekend get always. One weekend, my first raiser (and good friend ), Alanna, took me to Vancouver. We did tons of fun stuff like hanging out with other...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have now spent a whole month in my new home, and I’m adjusting nicely. Even though I like to be busy, I settle well on my bed or in my kennel. I love going out for errands, shopping, or a nice walk or hike, so I am pretty attentive when I see my people getting...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month has been pretty full-on, even for a busy guy like me! For the first part of the month, I worked as a mentor to my baby brother, Melon. Then I went to a sitter for a bit before returning home to check on Melon’s progress. He was doing very well, so off I...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot is enjoying the spring weather and getting out for new adventures. He is comfortable running errands, training and had a sleepover/visit with released Yahtzee this month. Submitted by: Alanna...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot is doing well. He comes to work with me a couple of days a week and is always up for an adventure- whether it be the gym, running errands, or a hike. We are still working on house manners and managing him, but he is getting better at settling. Submitted...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot hopes everyone had a wonderful holiday season. He spent it visiting PADS released Yahtzee and getting in some playtime. We are working on sit/stand/ down transitions and house manners. Submitted by: Alanna...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot had his first birthday this month. He was quite well behaved when he went to the sitters for a couple of days. Submitted by: Alanna...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot is coming along well in his training and likes to get out for walks and hikes in the nice autumn weather. We are working on sit and stand durations and sharpening up his heel and side. Submitted by: Alanna...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We took Talbot to the Kootenays this month to visit Talbot creek, which he was named after. He did great on the trip. We had some close family members pass away this month, and Talbot did such a good job giving us lots of extra cuddles. For a busy guy, he is a great...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
August was pretty smoky in the Okanagan, so Talbot didn’t do a lot of outdoor activity besides leashed walks. He is good at loose leash walking when he knows the route, so we are working on mixing up his walking locations and not letting him sniff all the new sniffs!...
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July brought a record heatwave to the Okanagan. Talbot enjoyed his central air conditioning and cooling off in the lake. He didn’t seem interested in his kiddie pool, so he just drank out of it. We went to stay at a winery in Penticton for a couple of days, and he...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot had a good month. We went to the farmers market, a couple of wineries, and for dinner. The heat hit the last two weeks of June, so he enjoyed our central air and his kiddie pool, along with cooling off in the lake. We have been working on polite greeting, heel,...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month, Talbot went on some adventures to the mall, grocery stores, farmers market, and a day trip to some wineries. He also accompanied both Dave and me to get our first COVID vaccine (yay!)He loves to be out and about and working on his engagement. We are...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot was able to meet his sponsors this month, got to meet our newest Okanagan puppies Ace and Scotia. He did great when I took him to his first farmers market of the season. We are working on kickback stand, leash cues and a 1 minute down duration. Submitted by:...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot started coming to work with me this month and is enjoying the work life. He likes to keep busy, so we balance his go-getter personality with lots of calming activities. He is working on not biting us, four on the floor, and not sniffing on walks. Submitted by:...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot is doing really well and is an energetic pup! He is less bitey (yay!) and growing like a weed. He is a very happy pup who loves to explore and is very confident. We are working on house manners, shaping some cues, and loose leash walking. Submitted By: Alanna...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Talbot is settling well into the Okanagan. He is an enthusiastic boy who is easy to teach and train. We are working on redirecting his biting, daytime kennelling, shaping some cues, and “chilling.” His favourite song to listen to right now is Taylor...
