Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that TONY and his client have successfully completed their team training the month! Congratulations Team Tony! Tony completed his pre-placement testing early in March and was matched with his client in early/mid March! Tony and his...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that TONY has passed his pre-placement testing! Way to go Tony! Tony’s sweet personality and adorable face will make him an amazing Accredited Facility Dog! Tony hopes to have a match in the next few months and is excited to start his...
Friday, February 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
TONY is working hard towards being a working dog and is getting very close to being placed with a client. Someone will be very lucky to be placed with this love bug. Tony has that ever steady calm presence that is so nice and easy to be around. He has recently spent...
Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
TONY is a patient guy which goes well with his desire to sleep. Where some dogs watch the trainer train other dogs with hope in their eyes, he is content to sleep and wait his turn. What motivates him the most to train is the perch pot to stand on. Fun stuff he says!...
Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
TONY is steady and calm. He is awesome to snuggle with and he would love to do it all day long. He is a careful dog, always wanting to do things right. Tony likes adventure a lot but when at home he prefers to stay warm and inside out of the wet and cold. Tony is...
Friday, November 6, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
TONY’S biggest gift to humanity is his calm and steady nature. Because of this attribute he has a wonderful impact on people who need to chill and relax. Tony has had several visits with a residential treatment center for youth and they look forward to seeing him...
Friday, October 9, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
TONY’S training is looking good. He is a gentleman and is such a lovely and sweet guy to hang with. He always strives to please his person and can be a bit worried about making mistakes and trying new things, so we are working on confidence building exercise. His...
Friday, September 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
TONY has entered Lisa’s satellite string in Chilliwack a few short weeks ago. He joined the rest of his classmates, Wilbur, Surf and Drift. He likes to play with his new friends, but he definitely lets Lisa know she is number one on his list. He will often choose to...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month, we prepared a video for Margaret Hicks to show how Tony and I walk together. Tony was very well behaved and did a great job while being filmed, and displayed excellent loose-leash walking skills. We also received a new addition to our family: small...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We were finally able to take Tony to the Pet Shop for a bath. Their facilities are much easier on my back than bathing him at home! Tony’s favourite part – of course – is the towelling off afterwards. Submitted By: Stephen...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
During a recent off-leash walk, a farmer was spreading cured manure onto a field right next to the walk. Tony thought this stuff smelled very lovely. He rolled in it and ate some of it before I realized what was happening. He reluctantly come to me after a...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We are usually very active and outgoing. Due to the Covid-19 virus, however, we have not gone out nearly as much this month. This is a huge adjustment for us, and has caused Tony some stress. We are coping well, though, and when we go for off-leash walks these days,...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Tony has been attending the Community Elementary School in Armstrong this month. He goes there once or twice per week, for six hours per session. He loves children and is well-liked by everyone. Tony is a very good boy who is very gentle. His handler at the school is...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We travelled to Mexico this month and Tony went to a PADS Sitter on Silver Star Mountain. He had a blast being a Mountain Dog for a week. He very much enjoys going for walks and playing in the snow! Afterwards, he chilled by the fire with his toys ( as this photograph...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
In December the Okanagan PADS group attended the Vernon Vipers Hockey Game. It was a tremendous turnout for dogs and raisers. Tony did very well in the crowds and really enjoyed interacting with children. It would be nice to take Tony to the local schools again....
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We attended the Remembrance Day ceremony in Armstrong. Tony was very well behaved and he was well received by many people at the ceremony. Submitted By: Stephen Ouston...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Earlier this month we went on a bus ride. Tony stayed in a “go in” under my seat and practiced his leave it. We are working on “Trade” where he gets something fun or tasty for sharing what he has. Submitted By: Stephen...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Tony loves to make new friends. Submitted By: Stephen...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We attended the IPE as suggested by Brian Smith. It was a great experience for Tony as we interacted with a lot of people and animals. We are working on “Heel” and “Side” while sitting in a chair. Sometimes he zones out during home training and...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We attend the Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE), as suggested by Brian Smith. While visiting the IPE, Tony was exposed to large busy crowds, farm animals and many people interested and wanting to pet him. He wanted to play with the chickens and ducks. He met...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We have been working on Tony’s “Stand” and “Sit” from the “Down” position. He’s been shedding like crazy but loves to be vacuumed! We attended the Pride Festivities in Kelowna in June. Submitted By: Stephen...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We were away the first part of May and he was with sitters who are very familiar with Tony. He learned to play with the water hose and quite enjoyed it. We are adjusting to feeding without bowls and Tony is finding the change a little challenging. I believe Tony...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We are working on “side”. Tony also went on a “Walkabout” last week. Some people located him and called Brian. He was located quickly. No more “Walkabout” for Tony. Submitted By: Stephen...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Tony turned 12 months on March 1st. He is becoming a very nice dog. Whenever he goes anywhere people often comment on his good nature. He loves other dogs and always wants to play and socialize. He really loves children as well and we are hoping to get him back into...
