Friday, March 6, 2020 | Pupdates
Β After careful consideration, YAHTZEE has been released from advanced training. Although Yahtzee has made some progress in his alert and suspicion barking challenges, his barking type and amount has not reduced to a level that is required to be a working dog. He has...
Friday, February 7, 2020 | Pupdates
YAHTZEE is enjoying working on skills and really enjoys when he gets to tug. He has been having more challenges with barking and we are continuing to explore if he can reduce his barking to a lower level that will allow him to continue working towards a service...
Friday, January 17, 2020 | Pupdates
YAHTZEE is continuing to grow in his skills and retrieve. He is now strong with using his paws for βbuttonβ and βpushβ on campus and is starting to practice using his paws for βbuttonβ in public. Yahtzee is having some instances of alert and suspicion barking as well...
Friday, December 6, 2019 | Pupdates
YAHTZEE continues to enjoy working on basic service skills and is starting to understand foot targeting and using his paws for certain skills. He is working on transitioning his skills to when his handler is sitting in a wheelchair and is progressing well so far....
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Pupdates
YAHTZEE is new to advanced training and is settling in nicely. He is a very sweet boy who easily transfers to different handlers.Β He has been focusing on using his paws for targeting work for βpushβ and βbuttonβ cues.Β He has a nice start on retrieve with firm grabs...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Yahtzee is continuing to improve on his skills. He is getting better at settling and greeting new people. He is learning that he needs to sit and wait for people to pet him. Currently we are working on his sit and down durations. He did very well being off leash at my...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have had Yahtzee since the beginning of March. He adjusted pretty well to new routines and places. We have been to a few restaurants, malls, grocery stores, car dealerships, and doctor appointments. He did very well with being in a high distraction area. Due to his...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Yahtzee continued to mentor his rookie, Zen this month and so far has helped to teach him sit, down and shake. Last week he went to another raiser and has had a ton of new, fun adventures. He went on a plane ride, met lots of cool people and even went to the advanced...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Pupdate: Happy New Year! Yahtzee is practicing his durations in preparation for his assessment. He went on a plane to Vancouver this month and did great with the change in his regular routines. He also got a mentee this month! Pads Zen has come to join our pack and...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Pupdate: Yahtzee is working on perfecting his house manners and duration, as well as doing some prep work for his assessment. He is excited as his sister, Checkers, came to the Okanagan for a couple of months so there are 3 of the classic games litter in the...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Yahtzee had a busy December. He got in the festive spirit and met Santa…who assured him he was on his nice list. He also met up with PADS Hero who was visiting the Okanagan for the holidays, along with PADS Rico. During the holidays he had a houseguest, PADS...
Monday, October 1, 2018 | Okanagan
Yahtzee is a very happy and mature dog. He turned a year this month and had a birthday play date with his sister, Chess. He was also neutered this month and took it all in his stride (even sleeping with the cone on). We went to the pumpkin patch with some other PADS...
Saturday, September 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Yahtzee had his first plane ride this month! He went to celebrate his grandma’s birthday in Edmonton, and while he was there, he went to the Dogs with Wings office to meet some of the dogs and trainers. He wowed everyone there with his skills and manners. We are...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
August flew by with lots of visitors and houseguests in the Okanagan. Yahtzee did great with all of our guests. He even had a sleepover weekend with PADS Tommy, who is an absolute doll! We partook in the Kelowna Pride parade, went to the Drive in theatre in Enderby...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
It was a warm month in the Okanagan. Yahtzee is not a huge fan of the heat, but he still enjoys outings and training. I took him to the dog beach a couple of times, but he just plays with the other dogs on the shore and will watch them swim. We also went to the drive...
Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Yahtzee is still doing great with his training and has had a busy month. We practiced on the bus a couple of times, had a playdate with Pads Crystal, Ebb, and Lennon, and Yahtzee even met the mayor of Kelowna (who was impressed by how calm he is for a puppy)! He is...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Yahtzee has had a great month. We went mini golfing, practiced his down duration at the airport and had fun playdates with some of the other Pads Okanagan dogs. Yahtzee and I started going to visit people with disabilities and children at the rec centre by my work...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Submitted By: Alanna CooperYahtzee arrived in the Okanagan this month and has settled in nicely with our resident dog and 3 cats. He comes to work with me and so far, has a great settle and is very polite. We are working on go in, roll/over, heel/side, drop it, taking...
Thursday, February 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I had a great time with my puppy sitters this month! I learned to put my head through my cape and my raiser said I have the best engagement sheβs ever seen! Iβve also had a great time learning from my pal, Crystal and now that I have my shots, have been enjoying going...
