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Friday, November 10, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Update : Team Storm II is doing wonderfully well! Jolene gave us this update on their life together: “Storm II came into my life at the perfect time. I feel like he pulled me out of a dark hole. After my service, I was left in a pretty bad place. He has brought... Read more
Friday, November 10, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Perky Pecan II has been matched with a client and will be starting team training very soon! We’re so grateful to the amazing group of people that got her to this point: Breeder Caretaker: Marie Breton and Jocelyn Rock Puppy-Starters: Nicole Schnapp, Gail &... Read more
Friday, November 10, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Glorious Gimli has found his match and gotten a job! We are so proud of this pup and all the work that his village has poured into him: Breeder Caretaker: Tiff Spenard Puppy-Raisers: Colin Riley, Tina Cheung, and Dian Wang Advanced Sitters: Jamie Moore 1st Year Puppy... Read more
Friday, November 10, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Accredited Facility Dog Team Kelly and Ace have sent us an update on their work, and we’re thrilled to see how they are supporting students together! “I was fortunate to have Ace work with me during the last few months of the 2022/23 school year. He... Read more
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We are excited to have Denali II join us here on the Wet (….West) Coast. Denali has been having a great time since arriving here in mid-October. We are busy finalizing her client match; in the meantime, she has travelled on planes, ferries and automobiles! She... Read more
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Precious Panther got a job! This patient pup has been matched with a client and will start team training soon. She couldn’t have gotten to this important milestone without all the people who helped her along the way: Breeder Caretakers: Ruth and Ron Wiens... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Petra has been learning all kinds of new things! Now that she is getting older, we are starting to ramp up her training a bit. She is learning the ins and outs of perch work, reverse luring, and cooperative care. We are also practicing her recall in higher... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Melon has spent some time perfecting his movement skills and foundations and has started to learn some fun stuff! The training team selected to focus on training Melon as a potential AFD (Accredited Facility Dog) due to his beautiful disposition and love... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Congratulations to Taylor II for getting a job and being matched with a client! This month, Taylor spent some time with her advanced trainer to expose her to some new situations to better prepare her for her client. She went on her first flight and did fantastic! We... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Beans III has been working hard on many foundation behaviors that will be the building blocks for different skills. On her time off, she really enjoys playing with the other dogs in the house and having some time just to be a dog. Skills Being... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Sprinter kept trying various tasks and found that her favourites are ones where she nudges or bumps her handler! She’s also been working on stillness durations for some skills, and this can be tricky for her as she’s always keen to offer. Sprinter also... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Abra had the opportunity to participate in a week-long trainer’s conference in October. It was quite a challenging environment at times, but by the end, she was doing much better at working with other handlers and relaxing. As an additional support tool for her,... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Gherkin is really settling in and getting into the fun parts of advanced training, where we focus on the basics and take those skills on the road. We are setting the foundations and building blocks to find his perfect career. We are also taking advantage of the rare... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
DeeDee has been working on continuing to tighten up her loose leash walking zone. She has been working on some head halti games so that she can use it as an extra support tool if needed. She has become very enthusiastic to offer her nose when it is presented! DeeDee... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mercedes got to spend parts of October enjoying her passion of squirrel watching. She has been practising keeping her cool and can now redirect back to her special skills work easily! She’s gone on field trips to various environments to refine her obedience and public... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Very exciting news from Charm! She has officially passed her pre-placement training! This month, she continues to keep up her skills, stay ready to go with various field trips and keep up on her sound work skills. Charm has a match in the works and is excited to meet... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Taber arrived at 8 weeks old to our family in Cochrane on Thanksgiving weekend! He is a sweet, loveable pup with a gentle disposition. He loves to be with Pyxis who is 18 months old. He watches him intently and has learned a lot from him about how to act. Taber... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Sweet Serrano has got a job! Thank you to the village of volunteers, donors, and trainers that prepared him for his career as an Assistance Dog: Breeder Caretakers: Sharlene Syer and Lee Magis Puppy-Raiser: Emma Hedman Advanced Sitters: Sarah Gallagher and Jill Kaczur... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We played an old game whereby I had to sit patiently while my raiser spelled out my name with kibble! So mean! It’s something about impulse control. Also, we had to dress up for our Halloween class. There were many fantastic costumes by my cohort puppies in... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s been quite a busy month. The highlight was going to Aldergrove Park. Here is a picture of me on a horse mount demonstrating my excellent perch abilities. Submitted by: Hilda... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Pyxis has had an exciting month with some big changes! Little Taber arrived at 8 weeks old at Thanksgiving! Pyxis had trouble managing his self-control around Taber as he would get too excited to play. After a few weeks, the two of them have learned how to play... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ellis explored many puzzles and mental stimulation games in the first two weeks of October, while COVID kept her human away from public places. Then off-leash walks and playtimes with other dogs were wonderful fun. Shopping at a variety of stores helped Ellis... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Wow! October has been quite the month for me. I started off the month by showing off my love of all people as I made a move into a big, busy household with four children. Yes! Apparently, these humans do indeed come in all shapes and sizes! I did get to go on my first... Read more
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
October was a busy month for me as my raiser said I had to fine-tune all my commands to get me ready to move on to advanced training. I did lots of errands and really worked on my duration, go-in, elevator etiquette and my heels and sides. I’m always up for more... Read more
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Andie
Angel III
Arthur
Asti
Bagel
Baldwin
Belle IV
Bingo
Birdie II
Blair
Blue IV
Bonnie II
Bowden
Brava
Brinks
Bryn II
Bubba II
Buddy II
Captain
Carpie
Casey
Casper
Chester II
Chet
Chilko
Chorcha
Cleat
Clyde II
Coola
Cruiser
Crumpet
DK
Doane
Donora
Dot II
Dusky
Eddie III
Elora
Elsie
Fergus II
Fiddle
Furrow
Gadget
Gaffer
Glisten
Glover
Goaldie
Golly
Goose II
Honey IV
Hudson II
Ivy II
Jasper III
Jonsie
Kasota
Kiara II
Koi
Korra
Kyree
Lavie
Link II
Lumina
Maren
Marsh II
Mickey II
Milos
Minnie II
Minnow
Morena
Moriah
Muffin
Mushu
Nevada
Nolan
Nova III
Orion II
Parker
Perry
Petra
Pilot II
Piper IV
Pixel II
Pixie II
Poppy III
Quiche
Riff
Ritz
Royal II
Rufous
Rumi
Saphira
Sawyer
Scarlet
Seven II
Seymour II
Shah
Shelby II
Shyloh
Skaha III
Smaug
Sokka
Sparx
Spring II
Sprinter
Steller
Stetson II
T-Bone
Tank
Teenie
Tesla
Tetris
Texas II
Tide
Tiki II
Toast
Toffee
Tope
Triton
Vaseux
Viking II
Waffle
Windsor
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