Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Our first public event this month was the RCMP Veterans Golf Tournament and fundraiser. Sadly, the weather prevented any golf, but guests were understanding, and as they say, “The show must go on.” And indeed it did, with a fabulous auction, and Tino and I...
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino and I have had a more relaxed month. He thoroughly enjoyed having PADS Asti stay, and a younger dog to burn off energy with. With the schools being closed, there have been no visits, but we have been to the Childrenβs and Foothills with my big sister Callie....
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino is progressing beautifully, with the warmer weather finally, we got to enjoy spending time by the river. Socializing skills and recall cues were practiced. Willow Park was amazing, and on arrival, I thought Iβd be sitting at a hole, but we were asked to be...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino has had a great month, a lovely combination of field trips, new training skills, adventure walks and leash walks. The month started with a visit to the school patrol officers’ picnic. The police helicopter took flight, and Valentino was at the edge of...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino has just turned 6 months old, and a new collar and a larger vest were required to mark this milestone. As a puppy raiser, I just love the Spring, Summer, and Fall outdoor events. Calgary has so many things to offer that provide huge training opportunities....
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino is learning and growingΒ aΒ lot, and in Collar number 2 but still in his small vest.Β Tino has been busy attending PADS fundraising events in downtown Calgary, at justΒ 4Β months for the first one, and he was trulyΒ amazing.Β InundatedΒ with people nonstop,...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino has had a good combination of downtime at home, block walks, and some adventure walks which he absolutely loved. We have managed grocery stores without any toileting accidents but will need to work on ignoring food scraps on the floor. Tino visited CPS Head...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino May have a lady’s name, but he is a boy through and through. Arriving after a long journey from BC, we spent the first few days just chilling and introducing Tino to his big sisters, Callie and Stella and his feline friends, Hugo and Nova. Turns out he...