Happy Holidays!
December started off with meeting PADS Libby & Andie for a walk, then some settling while the raisers had coffee. This was mom’s last training opportunity with me before she & dad went to Mexico.
We walked around Lafarge Lake to see all the beautiful lights. It was chilly, so I wore my Christmas dress to keep me warm. The lights were beautiful, and mom said it was the best display yet. I have to say, it was pretty amazing.
I was with sitters Carrie & Darren with their released PADS dog Sprout, who I LOVE. Here’s what they had to say:
“Meadow had a fun-filled December and even got to ride the gondola and play in the snow at Grouse Mountain! There was a lot of shopping and meeting friends for coffee, and even a wonderful class party organized by Nicole. While her raisers were away, Meadow slipped into a temporary new routine with a sitter and her friend, released PADS Sprout.
She brought human cookies and Christmas joy to a workplace, and was on her best behaviour while her raisers were away.
The rain provided opportunities to play in mud puddles, which resulted in a trip to Bosleys for some fancy shampoo, a new “spritzer”, and some fluffing with the hair dryer.”
Mom & dad got home, and a couple of days later, we had Christmas with my human siblings and my cousin Berkeley, who doesn’t really like me. I kept my distance from him. Santa was good to me cause I’ve been a very good girl. Christmas is a social time, not just for mom & dad. I went for a couple of fun walks with PADS Pixie & one with PADS Myra; it was good for emptying my bucket.
We went to the cabin, which we hadn’t been to for a while, we did a little grocery shopping, and went out for lunch; it’s good practice for me, learning to settle, which I did beautifully.
Mom & dad let me stay up till midnight to ring in the New Year at home. Happy 2026, I’m looking forward to more adventures and training, of course.
Hugs,
Meadow
Submitted by: Alison
Photos below…
Submitted by: Carrie and Darren, PADS Puppy in Training Sitters
