Monday, September 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Fiddle is learning the skills required to be an Accredited Facility Dog. While she loves the mobility skills, we have decided that she would be better suited as an AFD. Fiddle’s sweet and gentle personality always brings a smile to people’s...
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Toad continues to learn Mobility skills and is enjoying learning to retrieve items, tug open doors, and push doors closed. We are currently working on his alert barking with improvement. He is progressing nicely with loose-leash walking and handling...
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Tay continues to learn sound skills as a Hearing Dog. She loves it and is picking it up quickly! She often goes home with her trainer and demonstrates excellent house manners. She is currently working on impulse control around distractions and loose leash...
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Maeve spent some time with a sitter where she practiced her skills on outings to the usual kinds of places, such as grocery stores, malls, and restaurants, and then, for something a little more challenging, she went to see a dog agility competition! At...
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Blair had a great time in August – she has adjusted to life in the Lower Mainland. She has been on a lot of great field trips – including a trip to the Yukon to attend a golf tournament hosted by PADS AFD Team Thorin! Blair has had training time on various...
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Nevada has spent some time with sitters this month while his trainer is away. He has experienced a few environments, and we made some adjustments to find where he is most successful. At the beginning of the month, Nevada worked through his Pre Placement Testing! This...
