Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
A big congratulations go out to Vista and his new partner, who have worked hard to successfully complete team training! Vista works with his person in the Edmonton area. He helps her with everyday tasks such as opening doors, retrieving dropped items and...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Vista’s last month in advanced training has flown by! He has been working hard on learning tasks that are specific to his new client and keeping all of his skills sharp. Even though we have been working lots Vista has spent his spare time enjoying the last days of...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Vista has been matched with a client! Way to go Mista Vista! Vista and his client will start team training in October. While he waits excitedly for his first day on the job, Vista has been spending time improving his skills and...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Great news! We are very excited to announce that Vista has passed his pre-placement testing and will hopefully be announcing a match with his partner in the near future. A huge congratulations to all the volunteers, PADS staff and sponsors Vista has had throughout his...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
June has been an exciting month, and Vista is getting into the most exciting part of advanced training. Now he has the basics under his belt, he’s been moving on to the fun skills in new environments. We are also taking advantage of the warmer weather and enjoying...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Vista had a quiet January. Due to covid numbers in the area, we hiked in the woods or stayed home. We had fun playing brain games found on the internet. We tried to do something new each day for gross motor skills as well, such as using the treadmill or setting up...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Vista has a voice! He woofed for the very first time since arriving in early September. He was trying so hard to get a puppy to play with him, running circles and dodging all over. Finally he woofed while roaring past. Everyone was so surprised! It was the first time...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Vista had a wonderful month. The lake froze, and he had so much fun doing donuts. Thankfully he readily took direction and stayed very close to shore. The ice was far too thin for any serious walking. We decorated the house for the holidays, and he inspected...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
October was an interesting month for Vista. We had two trips to Banff that involved picnics and hikes. He loved it and showed off all his listening skills. He got a lot of compliments for being so well behaved and, of course, for being so darn handsome. We also had a...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Vista moved out of the city in September to accommodate his previous raisers’ return to work. Initially, he missed his person and all his dog buddies but has been settling into small-town life. Nothing like meeting a bunch of new dog buddies to help with the...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
July has been an adventurous month!! I am still getting to enjoy fun summer activities like swimming and hiking and playing with my friends, but my handler went away so I got to stay with some new “old” people – the place i was born! I got to see my...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
One word for May: SWIMMING!!! I have discovered this is an amazing activity that I just LOVE 🙂 especially when it’s hot out!! My “working day” is still spent largely at home due to COVID. I am looking forward to more adventures soon. I still get to...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
April Fools! This month I was told I was going to the vet to get Tutored… well, didn’t I hear that wrong?! I’m feeling much better now though… which is great because I’m looking forward to more swimming! I still don’t get too many...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Spring is here and with that I have big springs in my step!! With spring comes water… and I love playing in water! I’m a little unsure about actually swimming… I’ve tried it a few times with mixed finesse. Soooo much fun, though! I love to go...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
February – Ooo boy, February had some REALLY cold days and some really FUN days. Due to the cold, we didn’t go out on any adventures, although I was sure to get out for my walks and training. I’m learning to walk real nice with my people, even if...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
I’ve been on a little adventure the last two months – so I forgot to give you a Pupdate till now! I’ve been staying at a new place, with new “sistas”, who are teaching me to be a little calmer around the girls (or anyone really). We go...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Did you know that I’m a boy? And that as I grow older I REALLY like the girls! All the smells in the neighbourhood can be a little distracting to this gentleman. My raiser’s been working extra hard on focus and loose leash walking. I also ALMOST got to go...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Vista continues to be a special member of the household. Our son struggled with the transition back to school with the new COVID restrictions, and cuddles with Vista both before and after school sure helped! Vista’s getting really good at the “chin”...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
My raiser says that my Mom and I share a lot in common, and not just her soulful lab eyes. I really like food (slow feeder is a must!) and when I get excited I can “corn cob” a little. I’m working on redirecting my nibble urges to other things that...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
We decided this month that since my name is Vista we should explore some local vistas. Climbing mountains and trekking is this month’s theme! From the Okanagan to the Kananaskis, my paws have been there! I even got my paws wet and swam my first few strokes in Lake...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I’ve been working on my “pupprioception!” (That means my ability to tell where my body is in space.) I’ve been practicing my “pupprioception” with some “barkour”! I’m not always sure what my back end...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Sometimes going to the vet can be a hard thing, but when your sister works there, it makes everything better. We got a nice visit in, and some smooches too! I do think I’m more handsome though, but I guess that’s ok because she’s a GIRL. I am still...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Vista has developed a close friendship with our 9-year old son Jakob. They like to snuggle on Vista’s dog bed. When Vista gets vigorous belly scritches, he sometimes gets excited and nibbles; we’re working with him on this and when he stares into your eyes...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Vista has been adjusting to not getting to go to work with me, and rather working from home. He has become very people motivated when we encounter non-family members on the street, so we are working hard to keep our focus when we have the rare cases of seeing folks on...
