All Pupdates
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Charm continues to enjoy her sound work and has been working on spacing out when they happen and trying different scenarios. She is doing an excellent job of resting in between sounds and then leaping up with enthusiasm when one goes off! Charm sometimes still has... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pinto the Pony is learning how to retrieve various items that have different textures as well as learning other skills like “back,” “behind,” nose target and tug. She is a lovely girl with some nice assistance dog traits. The goal with her is... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
In April, Maggie II spent some time on sight with Ashley and most of her time out with her long-term advanced sitters. Maggie and her sitters did an excellent job working on refining her skills, including her cooperative care. Maggie was much braver and calmer for... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mercedes has gotten some really good strength behind her nose bump this month! Now she is working on alerts when her handler is in different positions and spacing out the times between sounds. Mercedes has also been working on brushing up on leave it for tempting food... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month, Swift spent some time working with Margaret and George on different field trips and working on-site with Ashley on practical portions of her skills. Swift is pleased to say that all of her hard work has paid off, and she has passed her pre-placement... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Moriah is having fun while waiting for a client match. She moved in with Gloria and Linda and loves all the walking and working on her sounds in a new house. She did a wonderful job being on her best behaviour during the Calgary PADS graduation watch party, where she... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
The great news from this month is that Ranger III has gone to work with his client! He will be living in the Vancouver area, and word has it that he is doing fabulously with all the big city hustle and bustle. Ranger and his person will be completing their practical... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Turtle has spent April working hard on his skills to become a PTSD service dog. His new favourite skill has to be “my lap” because he gets to squeeze a cuddle session into his day. He has been taking his skills on the road and has enjoyed many field trips to places... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Ace has spent April working hard on his skills to become an accredited facility dog service dog. His new favourite skill has to be “my lap” because he gets to squeeze a cuddle session into his day. He has been taking his skills on the road and has enjoyed many field... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
April has been a busy month for Roan! He is really getting into the swing of things in advanced training and has been working hard on service dog skills like retrieving and closing doors. When he is not training, he likes to get the party started with the advanced dog... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Raekin here. The month started off wet and cold, and I did more indoor training. Sometimes we go to the recreational centre and walk around the indoor track. Near the end of the month, I went to a sitter. The house is busy, and the teenagers are fun and like to give... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cashew has been working hard at learning to pull the wheelchair. Currently, he is still working on stamina and strength through short distances. He also enjoys the summer sun very much and lets it soak into his fur at any opportunity. Skills being learned: Retrieve... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Canary has been matched with one of our clients and will soon start team training, where human and dog learn to work together as a team. Way to go Canary! Skills being learned: Retrieve in challenging environments Working on: Settling on a mat instead of sniffing... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Happy Spring! I think this may be Findlay’s favourite time of year. It’s warming up enough for sunny naps on the deck, and there are more opportunities for playing and exploring the great outdoors! Findlay has been working very hard this month to generalize her loose... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Happy Spring! Gloucester has been working hard this month to proof all of her obedience and general manners. She has been making great strides toward her future as an AFD! Skills being learned: My Lap Recent field trips: Elementary schools Possible behavior... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Pyxis has had another awesome month! He has become significantly more dog distracted in April. It’s like he forgets everything he ever knew when there is another dog around! We have been stopping on walks and waiting while dogs pass by to practice self-control... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Louis II started team training with his client this month and will soon say goodbye to his trainer and circle of adoring volunteers. He will be missed, but we are excited to see him change somebody’s life and do the work he was born to do! We will miss his... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Asti turns 6 months tomorrow, and is growing like a weed and is in her third vest now. With the snow all gone, she loves being off-leash, especially with all the new smells and surfaces exposed. Costco is a regular outing, but today was CRAZY, and Asti was a pro and... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Pecan II experienced what it is like to work with a client this month. She did find it challenging to think about two people simultaneously, the client and the trainer, but she started to figure out that clients also give kibble. She showed trainer Lisa that she loves... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
In April, DeeDee officially joined Ashley’s string to continue to work on exploring sound work as a career! DeeDee has gotten stronger at her bumps. She loves to leap while bumping, and although we love the enthusiasm, she is now working on alerting lower on her... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Spring is here! While at work this month, I attended a professional development day and went to some meetings about students, and I helped mum coach track and field. As well as that, I was with mum at the dentist, I was very welcoming with the houseguests we had... Read more
Sunday, April 16, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The Clever Compass is proud to announce that she got a job! She passed her pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client. Whelping Home: Dorothy & Kevin Root Puppy-Raiser: Nicole Schnapp, Cindy and Shirley Henderson. Advanced Sitters: Sydney Palmer 1st... Read more
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Exciting news! Louis II has completed his pre-placement test! He hopes to find a match soon. Stay posted for more updates. Thank you again for all your support of Advanced Dog Louis II! Advanced training location: West Coast (Satellite) Submitted by: Lisa, Apprentice... Read more
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
French has turned the corner regarding his ability to focus and stay on task. He still thinks he gets to go on all the field trips and gets extremely disappointed when it’s not his turn. Sometimes because the weather is not too hot yet, he can come along for the... Read more
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