May was a big month for Tattor! She took her very first flightโ€”across beautiful British Columbia and into good olโ€™ Calgary, Albertaโ€”to meet her puppy raisers and extended family. Sheโ€™s now settling into a home with four children, which means thereโ€™s never a dull moment and always plenty to keep her busy and entertained.

Thanks to the incredible start she received in her amazing breeder-caregiver home, Tattor has adjusted beautifully to her new surroundings. That strong foundation has made her first month with us a smooth and joyful transitionโ€”weโ€™re so grateful for the early love and care that PADS puppies receive!

Tattor picked up her nighttime routine quickly and now sleeps through the night like a pro. She’s still in full-on teething mode and will happily sample anything within reach, but the family has quickly learned that playtime always needs to involve a good chew toyโ€”saving lots of fingers and toes in the process!

As we lay the foundations of her training, Tattor has already learned the verbal cue for โ€œsitโ€ and is working on moving confidently between sit, stand, and down. Weโ€™re also introducing โ€œbed,โ€ which sheโ€™s quickly associating with great things (treats!).

While her flight to Alberta was definitely her biggest adventure so far (thanks to some amazing volunteer escorts!), Tattor has already enjoyed a few local outings. Sheโ€™s visited the libraryโ€”much to the delight of the staffโ€”and has become a regular observer at track and field practices. She even had her first day at โ€œworkโ€ at her raiserโ€™s school and did wonderfully! With her growing mastery of โ€œItโ€™s Your Choice,โ€ meeting new people has been a positive and manageable experience.

Thatโ€™s all for nowโ€”see you next month!

PS – This little Tater Tot is also โ€˜PADS Tattorโ€™ on Facebook and Instagram if you need more frequent updates!

Submitted by:ย Lindsay & Michael and Family