Friday, April 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month,Β Vespa IIΒ has been working hard to refine her skills as she waits for placement. She is excellent now at ignoring enticing tidbits in stores, but we still work on reinforcement with high-value weiners! She is also practicing her wait in the car in high...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce thatΒ Vespa IIΒ has passed her pre-placement testing! Way to go, Vespa! She had a very busy February! She spent time working both onsite as well as getting more real-life all-day handling experience with her sitter. All her hard work paid...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Vespa IIΒ had a lovely time with her sitter over the holiday break, taking time to relax but also keeping up with her skills. She had to take a bit of an extra break because she was having too much fun and needed to rest up before coming back in. We are glad she is...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
In December, Vespa IIΒ tried a new training routine. She was picked up and dropped off daily for training to reduce her time in the kennel and increase her time doing real-life day-to-day activities with her advanced sitter. Vespa settled nicely into this routine. She...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Vespa IIΒ has had a busy and fun month! She loves working on her skills and getting lots of pets and attention, especially if thereβs a bonus treat or two! She is growing in her focus and patience and has reduced her vocalizing. Sometimes her spicy personality takes...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Vespa IIΒ continues to be a goofball who loves to get pets and scratches. She has been introduced to some skills like βvisitβ and loves practicing ways to interact that end in getting some pets! Vespa continues to work on and improve on settling and waiting for her...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Vespa IIΒ has been doing a great job of working on her default settle, her food leave its and explicit permission. She is still quite the cuddler and enjoys being in proximity to her handler. Sometimes she will bark from barrier frustration if she would like to be...
Friday, September 3, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
VESPA II loves to be around her people and get lots of pets. She sometimes gets a bit goofy, and we are working on reducing her mouthing and having her choose a more appropriate four on the floor greeting. This is tricky, but she is coming along! Vespa has been...
Friday, July 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
VESPA II has transitioned to the Team Burnaby string this month and is enjoying working with the group of trainers who are a part of Team Burnaby. Vespa is very sweet and gentle and has such a lovely affiliative nature. Vespa is currently working on impulse control...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
As a family celebration, my raisers brought me to take the sea bus in North Vancouver for the first time. The engine sounds of the big ship were interesting, but I enjoyed being in the harbour a lot with my raisers. I am looking forward to entering into the new...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Although I am already two years old, I hadn’t been taught “shake” before. Recently I made it! It is fun to have a handshake with everybody around me. It took me just a few days to learn this new skill, and I love it! Submitted by: James...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I love every people and every dog! Meet my new mini poodle friend. She is as cute and gentle as me, loves jumping around in the house. We have become best friends lately. We love sleeping together at a distance (to give each other some privacy). Friendship forever!...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a fun February with my raiser. I loved the special treats that I got for the Chinese New Year! I also had a chance to hike on Cypress Mountain. Playing with the thick snow was so much fun. Submitted by: James...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It was Vespa II’s 2nd birthday on Jan 30. She got a chance to eat her first birthday cake. Her 2nd birthday also tells us that it is almost time for us, to say goodbye to this beautiful & well-behaved dog. We will miss her for sure! Submitted by: James...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was our last Christmas spent with Vespa. This yearβs Christmas was quiet and peaceful. No big celebration but full of laughter and joy with Vespa as our companion during this holiday season. Submitted by: James...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Vespa had her spay surgery this month. She was terribly tired and went right into her kennel after getting home from the hospital. Thankfully, she had a speedy recovery after a few days and did extremely well afterwards. She was very patient with wearing her cone...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was Vespa’s first Halloween with us. Vespa had a big improvement on her loose leash walking skills and enjoys walking daily in the neighbourhood under the beautiful sunshine. Submitted by: James...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Vespa really enjoys playing with the kids. She had a sweet “camping” and “picnic” time today with the girls. She is always busy even staying at home these days. The kids are also her photographers and always take nice photos capturing her...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Vespa loves hiking and wanted to jump into the river when she saw it. We’re happy to be able to get out this month with Vespa. We’re working on a lot of Vespa’s skills with particular focus on directing her to bed when the door bell rings and staying...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Vespa loves squeezing into the tight space under our coffee table while we were having some family game time.Β She loves her kennel too and sleeps comfortably in there. Submitted By: James...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Vespa spent time this month with a PADS sitter for 10 days, as we recently moved. During her stay with them, she did great. Vespa went through her 1st heat this month. Since finishing her heat, she seems to be calmer and easier to have an βoff switchβ nicely in...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Vespa enjoyed her first Christmas this month with us. She liked our family gatherings and enjoyed all the pretty Christmas lights on our walks. She loves to interact with people (both known and unknown). Vespa watched a 2-hour Christmas Panto at the theatre. She was...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Vespa went to watch our sons’ regular basketball practices with us every week. She was calm and was able to “switch off” while watching for close to half an hour. She enjoys going out with us. We also bought a new day bed for her. She and my kids...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Our family spent a nice Sunday afternoon in a fenced dog park in Richmond. Vespa ran crazily on the field, but I could recall her at any point. She was happy, satisfied, and tired! Submitted By: James Shing Chung...
