Alma | September 2024

Alma | September 2024

Alma accompanied her trainer to the courthouse dog conference in Seattle this month and saw a few PADS Justice facility dogs like Sydney, Puma, and Glossy. They were perfect role models for her. Alma practiced settling with various handlers and had the opportunity to...
Casper | September 2024

Casper | September 2024

Hi friends! I started off the month with an amazing beach hangout with 20 PADS dogs! I had a blast playing with all the pups and met lots of new friends. I reconnected with some of my uncles and aunts and played with my grandpa Cleat! Then, it was time for the...
Triton | September 2024

Triton | September 2024

The handsome and fun-loving Triton continues to work on his Proprioception (the body’s ability to sense movement, action, and location) and his “Stand” so he can master becoming a stability dog. He loves retrieving, tugging doors open with a tug...
Taber | September 2024

Taber | September 2024

Taber enjoyed going to the Cochrane Labor Day Parade!! He didn’t even flinch a bit at any of the noise, crowds or busyness! The other photo is of Taber at my dentist appointment. The dentist staff looks forward to seeing our PADS dogs every 6 months at my...
Orion II | September 2024

Orion II | September 2024

This month, Orion II went on some field trips, where he had to calmly observe children and people running by, which is a hard task for a dog who loves to greet everyone. Orion has been continuing to work on all his skills and foundations, like durations and food...
Link II | September 2024

Link II | September 2024

Link II has spent this month honing the specialized skills and obedience needed to become an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD). He is working on body and chin targeting so that he can provide calm and comfort to his future clients. Since the weather has stayed sunny and...