Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
After a few months of ongoing medical care needs, we made the tough decision forΒ WroxyΒ to move from active training to being released to live life as a pet. Wroxy is well taken care of and is on the mend; however, with potential continued medical support costs to...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
WroxyΒ spent her December continuing to recover and received excellent care from Burquitlam Animal Hospital. She spent time in public and at work, enjoyed playing in the snow and the holiday lights, and bunking with a younger PADS pup and a working PADS dog. She also...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
WroxyβsΒ taken some more time away from the kennel to relax, and her legs are looking much better. Sheβs had some areas of her face get a bit puffy recently, so sheβs on some medicine and rest. Wroxy is on the mend and in good spirits. Sheβs enjoying lots of long naps...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
After resting her rear legs,Β WroxyΒ has been cleared to gently resume working and is enjoying getting to do some skills again. Sheβs also spent time with Margaret to gain experience with other handlers in different environments. Wroxyβs been her friendly, wiggly self...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Wroxy has been taking it a bit easier this month, as her rear legs have been stiff. Sheβs gone to the vet and chiro and is looking into what she can do to ensure sheβs walking better again. Wroxy loves to practice retrieving and always seems so proud and happy when...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This monthΒ WroxyΒ spent some time practicing her skills on site with Marina and Juniper. She did a great job working with them and really appreciated getting more treats than usual! As Wroxy continues to practice and proof her skills, sheβs also working on focus and...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Wroxy is continuing towards her task training goals and is getting closer and closer. Sheβs been working hard at doing skills around tricky distractions like other dogs and food on the floor. Sheβs doing a great job of holding onto an item sheβs picked up even when...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month,Β WroxyΒ has been refining her skills and focusing on brushing up her impulse control and self-regulation around some of her favorite distractions – dogs and balls! Sheβs showing good progress, and we hope to build even more calm around such fun things...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
WroxyΒ is settling well and working hard on her skills β she is always eager to help out but then settles and naps nicely when itβs time to be on standby. Sheβs still got some work to do with her focus, impulse control, and getting explicit permission before playing,...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Wroxy has been working really hard on lots of skills this month β her building skills and her accuracy on the βbuttonβ when out and about are starting to look really nice! Sheβs also improving in her focus and impulse control around some outdoor regions with all sorts...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
In March,Β WROXYΒ got out on more field trips to practice working in public next to a power chair. She has been working on movement skills and focusing on helping make sure she can navigate smoothly and safely in all different kinds of spaces. Wroxy is finding that...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
WroxyΒ has been hard at work in February, learning new skills and refining those she has learned so far. She loves having something to do, followed by power naps where she snores very loudly! Work hard or nap hard!Β Advanced training location: West CoastΒ Thank you...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
WroxyΒ had a great holiday break and came back showing that she was working very hard on “leave it” for food on the floor while on holiday! She is ready to work! She is having fun exploring more skills, but her favorite thing to do is still tug. Wroxy is...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
WroxyΒ loves working on skills and learning new things! So far it seems that tugging is one of her favourite things to do! Sometimes Wroxy can find food on the floor or other dogs distracting, so sheβs been working on her engage/disengage and DMT skills as well. She is...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
WroxyΒ has recently joined advanced training! She is enjoying getting to know all the other dogs and loves her playtime with her buddies Nootka and Ember! Wroxy is playful and has a lot of fun energy. Sheβs really enjoying trying out various skills and is quick to pick...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wroxy had a fun-filled month starting with an outdoor festival with lots of people, music and food where she displayed her best behaviour. There were many stops at shops to practice all skills among distractions and several play dates with PADS pups and friends....
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wroxy enjoyed the month working and playing with a few new experiences, such as on the water with the hoomans new inflatable kayak, attending the first local Truth & Conciliation event, and wandering another new mall. She loves to explore the outdoors, especially...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was filled with some new and many favourite experiencesβ¦took in the local art walk which included interacting with a variety of characters; lots of coffee shop, pub and mall stops; and the best of all going to beaches and hikes with friends! The skills...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
More sunshine meant lots of outdoor experiences and vacation time! Wroxy travelled via BC Ferries and stayed in a hotel for a week always displaying the best behaviour. She did some beach combing at Nanoose Bay as frolicking with some pup friends while working on...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wroxy has been keeping her coolβ¦as the heat increased there were many opportunities for stops at the mall to practice her skills, or hang out in the pup pool, enjoy the backyard sprinkler and playtime at the beach. Some of her favourite cues/games include βgo inβ, to...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
A fun-filled month with Wroxy celebrating turning two! New adventures included a sea wall walk with the sitter, several romps in different parks, forests and beaches practicing recall, and the start up of bus trips at the workplace riding along with the residents. She...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Another great month to practice skills with several opportunities to meet up with other pads pups outdoors and at the mall. Wroxy continues to be a happy, curious little sweet soul. Submitted by: Sandi...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wroxy looking forward to the springtime weather. With the longer days to practice her skills among the pretty flowers and warmer temperature. Submitted by: Sandi...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This past month, along with her usual shopping and coffee shop stops, Wroxy had a few new experiences such as learning to settle at the driving range and volunteering for students to practice their veterinary assistant skills with her. Wroxy continues to develop her...
