Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations to our newest Accredited Facility Dog Team – Anthony and PADS Benji. Anthony recently shared with us: “I am very excited to have Benji join Centennial Secondary! He’s smart, inquisitive, loving, and gentle. He very much likes to be...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The brilliant Benji is proud to announce that he got a job! He passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client. Congratulations to PADS Benji and his community of amazing supporters for their time, energy, and dedication to his success! Whelping...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
December was a very productive month for Benji! He successfully completed his Pre Placement Testing and is ready to move on to the final stages of Advanced Training. Benji is going to make a very loving and enthusiastic Accredited Facility Dog! The next steps for...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Benji had a very productive November! He is taking the next steps in learning about which environment he would like to live in and work soon. Skills being learned: Proofing known cues Recent field trips: Lougheed Mall, Cabelas, Ryder Lake Park Possible behavior...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This was a very productive month for Benji! He has been working steadily toward the last milestones of his training. He took lots of field trips to test out his manners and skills in a variety of environments. He’s such a sweet boy with a great future ahead of him! ...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Benji is enjoying an extra long summer this year! The lovely warm weather has meant that we can still spend our days outside training and playing. Benji has been focusing on his manners around food as he’s been pushing boundaries lately with scavenging. But he’s...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Benji has had a busy month! He has been working hard at solidifying his obedience and skills. He has joined his trainer at the Fair At The PNE, hanging out with the Superdogs! It is a very busy and exciting environment, and Benji takes it all in stride. Benji is...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Benji survived the heat wave this month! His long, fluffy coat wasn’t doing him any favours, but we kept all activity to the cooler early morning and late evenings. The middle of the day was spent being hosed off and hanging out in the paddle pools on the farm. His...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Benji had a great month! He’s settled in very well to the schedule at his trainer’s home and weekend sitters. His barking has improved greatly as he has gotten used to the sights and sounds on the farm. This month, Benji has enjoyed a variety of field trips that are...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Benji has continued to work on his training, walking on different surfaces, duration in a sit, down, stand, recall and loose leash walking. Benji visited my grandchildren this month, enjoyed many hugs, and got involved in their games. Benji enjoys his off-leash time...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Benji has had a busy month. He went on a ferry and spent two days at a soccer tournament. He is very comfortable with children and balls moving quickly all around him. He has also been out to stores and pubs. In public, he is always practicing his skills and is...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Benji got a new cape this month. He visited with his first puppy raisers again this month. And spent a fun weekend with them, playing with their new puppy PADS Mochi. Benji has been having lots of training with his leash walks, practicing walking by other dogs and not...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Benji is a very happy, gentle dog. He loves to run off-leash and has good social manners with other dogs. Benji knows all of his commands, and he enjoys working and is eager to please. Submitted by: Nicky...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We’ll December was an exciting month! I got to do a lot more shopping than usual. My family says that I was very well behaved in the stores, even when they were filled with people! For some reason, I had to wear a funny thing on my head to take photos. Lots of photos....
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a super fun adventure this month! I got to stay with a really nice sitter for a week in Vancouver. I don’t go to the big city very often, and I can’t believe how much different it smells. I’ve really been missing out. I had 2 cats for roommates. I was told that...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October had its highs and lows. I’ve been having a great time with my new kitten! I’ve been teaching him to play gently, and I’m told that I’m pretty good at that. He still likes to play with my tail, and I’m still very patient about it. Then I had to go to the doggy...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This has been an exciting month for me! My new kitten has been lots of fun. I’m not crazy about him playing with my tail, but he’s a baby, and I’m very patient. My family says I’m being an excellent big brother! Submitted by: Susan...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This has been a busy month for me! Yes, I have been enjoying paddle boarding but I’ve also been going to new stores, going to restaurants and I even saw my first movie in a theatre! My family says I have been really, really good with all the new experiences. I was...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wow, this was the hottest month ever! I’m not crazy about the heat but luckily we live near the water so I get to cool off my paws everyday. Speaking of water, I have a new hobby. Paddle boarding! Everyone says that I look very handsome in my life jacket. Obviously! I...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
From a sitter…Benji here! I usually leave my pupdates to the humans but after a fascinating and busy ‘time away’, I’d like to share 🙂 My sister Nana and brother Scooby warned me that I would have a hell of a good time with Sabrina. In only 48 hours,...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Is it really possible for one dog to be handsome, sweet and smart? That’s Benji! Even though his adolescence has tested our patience, Benji continues to melt our hearts daily. He always trains enthusiastically and has been making great strides in his skill set. The...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In January, Benji is really starting to show some maturity. Not bad for only 10 months old! He is getting better and better at chilling out while shopping and even better at not chasing his feline roommate. He continues to embrace training enthusiastically…as...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Benji was such a good boy with the hustle and bustle of December. He handled Christmas shopping with ease. Although he was suspicious of the illuminated reindeer and inflatable Santas that decorated our neighbourhood, he quickly discovered that they were harmless....
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Benji has been working really hard on training this month. Luckily he loves his kibble which means he loves to train! The Christmas tree went up early this year and has brought a new and exciting challenge for Benji. So far the tree is still standing and he has...
