Cable News

 Since moving in with Amanda in June, Cable and Amanda have been working closely with trainer Brooke Nishio of T.E.A.M. Canines to further develop and refine her skills.  Bonus for me is that Brooke is a former student of mine!  She runs a comprehensive service dog training program and we were delighted to become reacquainted with her.

Brooke works with Amanda at her apartment and in the surrounding community.  Cable is getting to know her apartment building and neighbourhood well, which is important should it be necessary for Cable to guide Amanda home after a seizure has left her disoriented and confused.  She loves her lengthy walks with Amanda.

Most recently Cable has begun to become familiarized with the Newmarket New Roads Theatre where Amanda volunteers.  They have started to work with staff to help Cable become accustomed to the sights and sounds of the theatre environment.

                                                  Cable learning her way around at the theatre.

Cable celebrated her third birthday on August  25th.  We can't believe it's been three years since this little pup was born!  She has learned so much!

Cable being introduced to the ticket-taking position at the front doors of the theatre.

Learning to press buttons.  This one is for fun.  A recording plays "I love you Mommy," if she presses it.

Last week Cable activated the OnSwitch Emergency button when Amanda became incapacitated after numerous cluster seizures.  We are thrilled that she is learning this important life-saving skill!  

Cable was introduced to the box seating area where she will sit with Amanda when watching a show at the theatre.  She will need many practices to learn to lie quietly for extended periods of time.  Amanda can also take her quietly in and out as needed during the show.

This young pup is smart!  

Getting Used to her surroundings

 Cable is doing an amazing job at getting used to her surroundings and learning her way around the community.

Cable knows that the cot is her spot.  She enjoys lying there.

She is getting used to her new home with Amanda.

A big step is that Cable has begun excursions within Newmarket and has handled herself wonderfully in Kelsey's, Ren's Pets and most recently at "Yappy Hour" at the Market Brewery.  Yappy Hour was a good test as this is an experience sponsored by York Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking which invites dog owners and their leashed dogs to come into the brewery, have a drink and socialize with other dog owners.  The many dogs served as perfect distractions for Cable, and she passed the test with flying colours, lying patiently under the table!

All Yappy Hour events are held at Market Brewing Co.

17775 Leslie St.  Newmarket (North of Davis Drive (Beside the Hyundai Dealership at the very back)

Yappy Hour is an opportunity for you to bring your pooch out and socialize with other pups and pet parents.  Enjoy some great local craft beer from Market Brewing, they also stock wine. 

All Yappy Hour events run from 4PM – 8PM but you are welcome to stay later if you choose.

The next event will be September 6, 2023, but check with York Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking to confirm this closer to the date.

 

Thanks for continuing to follow our blog and watch as Cable progresses into the service dog she was born to be!

News that missed the blog!

 

Cable's Calling: Born to be a Service Dog

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Well the big news, as you may already have seen, is that Cable is now home with Mandy and they are learning to work together as a team! Thank you Heather McLeod for all your efforts with this girl!

Please see our facebook page Cable's Calling: Born to be a Service Dog to see photos.