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Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Taylor II has been working hard on her sounds with her advanced sitters. She is working on finding the sound in tricky locations, which is really forcing her to use those ears! She’s been having a blast going on fun field trips this month! And... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Quiche has been with a sitter for the last 3 weeks. She has settled well into a new household with a new routine and her sitter is impressed with Quiche’s house manners and sweet demeanor. Quiche spent time enjoying the sunshine on the North Shore including a... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s time to go to school again!! After a fun-filled summer, it’s time to get back to the real work. I was so excited to see everyone and they all can’t believe how big I am. I did have my first birthday this month so I guess I really am growing up.... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello friends! This month I got to spend some time with a sitter named Zoe. She was fabulous! She also sat me when I was a brand new puppy. I have grown so much and learned so much since then! I also turned 1 year old this month. Happy birthday to me! Submitted... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
With the cooler temperatures this month and the smoke from the wildfires pretty much gone, it was much more pleasant to be outside again, so we took advantage of it by exploring the trails around our new home, visiting local wineries, breweries, cideries, an old car... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello everyone, We’ve got some exciting news about Nevada! This month, Nevada embarked on a new chapter of his journey by living in with his new raisers. The transition wasn’t entirely smooth, as Nevada spent the first two weeks recovering from an illness.... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September has been a busy month with school starting! So far I have been to 8 in-person classes and have attended 2 events as a UBC campus canine! Every week I am getting better at settling in class under my human’s desk. Lately, I have started snoring which my... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I finished puppy bootcamp! Puppy Bootcamp is the first 6 weeks of training focused on the base skills. We worked on things like name recognition, learning to follow the lure, mark and move, learning to love the kennel and bed, as well as the basic mechanics... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Good morning! Young Blair has transitioned nicely to our apartment and our lives. She’s up and ready at 0530-0600 each morning and is ready for kenneling by 2000hrs. We try to keep her up until 2030, but she can fall asleep sitting up. She’s very... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has had another great month mastering some awesome obedience skills and having tons of fun. He got to go on a couple of canoe rides, which he loved and was so good at. Just liked watching the world go by and napping on the water. He got to engage with many... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Good morning, Brinks reporting in. This month has been quieter than last month, we haven’t had all the medical appointments like we did last month. So, we have been able to enjoy the fall colours and crisp days. Lots of sniffy walks, my absolute favourite thing to do,... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Gimli has decided his favorite place of all time is the Elementary school. This picture is the day the RCMP visited the children at school on their bikes, motorcycles and police cars. He was completely unfazed by all the commotion and kept his focus on all the kids.... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Steller is a dynamo of fun. This one is going to be a challenge but in my experience that is common with the better working dogs. He has amazing recall. It is a plus that he is cute because he can be quite naughty. Steller has many day-long car rides under his collar... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
French has learned a lot of self-control since entering University. He has become more thoughtful and attentive. He can now run in the field beside his sitter while she rides her horse. (This horse is also well-trained to be careful around dogs). French continues on... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I finished my heat. YAY! We’re all so happy about that. My family took me to the river to cool down, since I have not been out like that in so long due to my being in heat. It was so nice to get out, but I had to stay away from other dogs. They also took me... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Panther is getting ready for her client soon and is working very hard! She is a slow but steady and thoughtful girl! Everything she does is with quiet intention. Panther has been going on many field trips to get her ready for her placement. Panther has been practicing... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pecan II is getting ready for her client soon and is working very hard! Of course, everything Pecan does is with great enthusiasm and joy! We have spent many hours on field trips to get her ready for her placement. She has been working so hard that one day, she was... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pinto has started diversifying and is adding PTSD skills to her list of talents, like interuptors and deep pressure. She is a very patient and gentle dog who likes to stop and smell the flowers. Pinto has a way of making people feel calm around her. She spent some... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sparrow is a sweet spicy puppy who loves to sleep, eat, cuddle, and play. She is learning new things every day such as recall, walking nicely on a leash, and perching. Even more importantly, she’s learning to be calm in public, to have good manners in the house and... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Nova III soaked up every last possible moment of sunshine this month before the rain hit. We are thankful to live close to the lake and many forested, off-leash hikes. Nova absolutely adores the waves at the lake. Oddly, the bigger they are, the more eager she gets... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, Everyone! Well, Summer’s officially over. Goodbye, favourite house guests and rolling in the sun on the deck. Hello wind, rain and towelling off by the back door. O and pumpkins! Hello, pumpkins and scary Halloween decorations! This is my second Autumn and I’m... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Marsh’s September Memories This month has been quite a whirlwind. I left my family and am now being raised by two different people with two very different lifestyles. Laura takes me to school with her and I have a bed and toys in her office. I get to sleep, watch and... Read more
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
September has been a super fun and busy month field trip-wise. Early in September, we volunteered at the annual RCMP golf tournament. It was a chilly start but as soon as that sun came out it was a beautiful day on a fantastic course out in the country. Asti was happy... Read more
Friday, September 8, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
UPDATE: We are excited to announce that the Lovely Lady II has gotten a job! Thank you so much to the amazing village of volunteers who prepared her to meet her client and start her career. Breeder Caretaker: Joanne Madeo & Family Puppy-Raisers: Lindi and Jeff... Read more