February was a really busy month for me!
I learned so many new things, made many new friends, and visited so many different places. Now that Iβm getting older, I am doing all the things I had hoped to do. My raisers took me to Home Depot a few more times (they must really like it there). I like it too because everyone is so happy to see me and ask my raisers about how I am doing.
Granville Island was pretty cool as well! A very nice couple asked if they could meet me and my raiser said yes! Wow, so many nice people wanting to know more about PADS and me. I practiced my loose leash walking in this high distraction area and did pretty well (I was told). I loved watching those seagulls and I didnβt even chase them!
This month, I also went into a grocery store to do some shopping while my raisers pushed the grocery cart. At Richmond Hospital, where I visited a couple times, I definitely helped people smile as I was able to greet them. This made me feel very good!
There was a special day this month where I asked if someone would be my Valentine. So I was so happy when Archer said he would love to be mine!
Because Iβm kind of shy around some other pups, Iβve been learning how to socialize better. So I practice while running with them, off-leash, in the woods. I went to my raisers whenever they called me, so that made them really happy! Overall, Iβm really happy that I was able to make some new buddies. We all look forward to future play dates!
I have been working hard while having all this fun though! You know, they put all these kibbles down on the floor, spelling my name and I had to practice not eating them! It was so hard, but I did it. Well, at least long enough to allow my raisers to take my photo! I just love food! I’m told that I need to keep working on this.
My new teeth are coming in so itβs been harder for me to relax and settle down. I need to learn how to do this so that I can be quieter in my puppy kindergarten class with my mates. Iβm also dreaming what the tooth fairy might bring me in my sleepβ¦ lots and lots of kibbles maybe!
Submitted By: Monette & Robert Sakashita
