Hi, Everyone!
Iβm Falkor, and this is my first ever PupDate. I moved in with my Raisers only 18 days ago. Iβm named after the Luckdragon Falkor from The NeverEnding Story. Heβs famous for being wise, optimistic, dignified, friendly, and full-of-heart and for giving aid to people when they lose hope. Phew! Thatβs a lot to live up to! But my Raisers think my name fits me to a T – especially the friendly, optimistic and full-of-heart parts. They say Iβll grow into the rest.
Mostly, Iβve been busy settling into my new digs and getting the lay of the land. A whole new Kingdom to explore! Iβve pretty much conquered all the important stuff – like how to get kibble (hop onto my bed!) and which are the cool toys (my mascot dragon stuffie & tug toys for sure!) O! And how to Better Go on my leash with a cue. Nailing it!
Also, Iβve been showing off the great foundation behaviours my Breeder-Caretaker taught me – like politely sitting for kibble, happily trading my stuff, sprinting over when I hear PuppyPuppy, loving my kennel, getting my pawdicuresβ¦ So, for now, my Raisers & I are building on that great start (thank you Breeder-Caretaker!) by adding a few new twists. Plus, I already learned how to play Tug from my Mom & Dragon Siblings, so Iβve been dazzling my Raisers with that. Anyway, the biggest deal is that I just LOVE learning – because that means happy human faces and lots of kibble!
Iβve been on a few short & sweet field trips, too, mainly to introduce myself to the world and vice versa. So far, Iβve been around the neighbourhood every day. My favourite spot so far is Susanβs front garden with all the great sniffs. Also, Iβve been on car trips to a few stores, Southlands Nursery, the churchyard with all the fun pathsβ¦ At the nursery, I saw pumpkins that were exactly the same colour as me – Cloud White. O! And I went to my first Puppy Class at Christine Sinclair! Mickey, Minnie and Tiki from the Disney Rides Litter are my classmates – theyβre magnificent!
So, Iβm off to a great start! Thank you so much for checking in on me. Tonight, Iβm going to Campus for my vaccines, and soon, Iβll be having a meet & greet with a great PADS Sitter. Iβll tell you all about it next time. Until then, find a pumpkin that matches you exactly!
Submitted by: Mikal
