Hope II | May 2025

Hope II | May 2025

Hope II, our adventurous traveler, had recently set off on an exciting cross-country journey to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for a trial to explore her potential as a detector dog. After her exploration, she decided that it wasn’t the right job for...
Lyriq | May 2025

Lyriq | May 2025

Hi friends, it’s me, Lyriq, back with my May update! This month has felt like full-on summer—so much sunshine and even more time outside on the farm with my humans. We’ve been working on my settling skills in all kinds of different spaces and environments. Whether...
Meadow II | May 2025

Meadow II | May 2025

Hi, I’m back, and it’s been quite a month, as it started with me going on a puppy swap. I was with another raiser for 2 weeks. She’s a teacher, so I went to school every day, and it was fun. Mom had a different pup from our cohort, and she slept in...
Bumble | May 2025

Bumble | May 2025

Busy month! Bumble is getting very good in crowded situations. We had a large gathering for Mother’s Day at a family member’s house. There were about 30 people, and he settled very well under the table. He was not distracted by the copious amounts of food...
Zuko | May 2025

Zuko | May 2025

With the warmer weather, Zuko has enjoyed some outings with other PADS dogs at Buntzen Lake. He’s had a great time off, tugging on sticks with other dogs and splashing in the lake. This month, Zuko attended the PADS class of 2024 graduation. He was calm and...
Lumina | May 2025

Lumina | May 2025

This month was nothing out of the ordinary. Although I’ve heard PADS wants me to be part of the breeding program. Now, I will have to go for some tests to be sure I pass. This month, I did the heart test. I felt so groggy that day and didn’t eat till late morning. I’m...