Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are excited to announce that at PADS 2020 Virtual Graduation Celebration on November 29th, BURKE graduated as a Service Dog. Congratulation to Burke and his client David. Thank you so much to everyone who has been involved in helping Burke succeed. His trainer...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
April has been a great month for BURKE. Burke and his new partner continue to work on their Team Training this month and are living and working together full time. Burke is doing important work with his person, performing client specific skills as a Service dog. Due...
Friday, April 3, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
BURKE and his new partner continue to work through a gradual team training schedule after their first few weeks of Team Training this month. Once they have completed team training, they will work through their 45-day probation period. When that is complete, they will...
Friday, March 6, 2020 | Pupdates
We are thrilled to announce that BURKE has officially been matched with a client and will start team training very soon! Burke’s big lovable personality and his ‘Oh Burke’ antics will support and improve the life of his new client and we are so excited to see this new...
Friday, February 7, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
New year, same great dog! BURKE continues to show the world how great a PADS-dog-in-training can be. Burke is the most lovable boy around and is always spreading smiles with his characteristic “Oh, Burke” goofiness. He continues to show the new recruits the ropes and...
Friday, January 17, 2020 | Pupdates
BURKE had a wonderful holiday season with the PADS Calgary staff, volunteers and other dogs-in-training. Burke enjoyed a little bit of rest and the right amount of work so that he will be ready for his future client. Burke continues to work on some fun tricks like...
Friday, December 6, 2019 | Pupdates
Winter has officially come to Calgary and BURKE has been continuing to learn and grow. He is working on his manners and skills with various handlers whenever possible so he will be ready to transfer his skills to his future client. Burke continues to work on skills to...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Pupdates
Moving into the Fall season, BURKE has been “working” hard at visiting new people and going lots of different places so he can keep his skills strong for his future client. We are eagerly awaiting a match for him. In the meantime, he is having fun perfecting skills...
Friday, October 4, 2019 | Pupdates
BURKE is enjoying the transition into Fall and has been “working” hard visiting new people and going on to lots of different places so he can keep his skills sharp for his future client. We are eagerly awaiting a client match for him. In the meantime, Burke has been...
Friday, September 6, 2019 | Pupdates
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Tuesday, August 6, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
BURKE has been spending his summer visiting new people and going lots of different places so he can keep his skills strong for his future client. He is getting very good at offering a chin target and really settling into “my lap” for a solid cuddle session. When he is...
Friday, July 5, 2019 | Pupdates
BURKE continues to have adventures on his journey towards becoming an assistance dog, meeting lots of new people and visiting tons of new places. He makes people smile everywhere he goes. Even the balloons are smiling! The big news from this month is that Burke...
Friday, June 7, 2019 | Pupdates
We’re getting into the swing of summer with the recent good weather and have been taking advantage of the warm days by spending as much time as possible taking our obedience on the road and working in local parks. BURKE is loving that after holding his 5-minute sit or...
Monday, May 6, 2019 | Pupdates
BURKE has been working hard and napping hard in his usual style. He is starting to generalize his special skills to more handlers in preparation for his pre-placement test. We are still waiting for a chance to retake the test so we can start the process of getting him...
Friday, April 5, 2019 | Pupdates
BURKE continues to be his silly goofy self. He has been working on important skills like not running over to greet new dogs that he sees, holding a sit when getting scratches, and learning how to interrupt signals for anxiety. We are eagerly awaiting his public access...
Friday, March 8, 2019 | Pupdates
The big event this month was BURKE’S trip out to the Burnaby Campus with Miranda and his buddy Trevoy to work in our training facility. During the trip, Burke was assessed by training manager Margaret to determine his progress in advanced training. Burke had a...
Friday, February 8, 2019 | Pupdates
The “big guy” on the team continues to cheer up everyone he meets with his goofy wiggle and enthusiastic smile. BURKE has been working hard on learning how to target people that he is greeting with his side rather than to go in for the hands (there might be snacks in...
Friday, January 4, 2019 | Pupdates
BURKE loves to work, especially when treats are involved. His easy-going nature and love for visiting people means that he will likely be happiest and most successful in a placement where he will get to spend his days loving and snuggling on people.Skills being...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 | Pupdates
BURKE is settling into the advanced training routine and is showing that he loves working and learning new skills like ‘button’, ‘light’, ‘switch’ and retrieving dropped objects. Burke is loving spending time with his “dorm” mates, particularly Gucci (pictured with...
Friday, November 2, 2018 | Pupdates
BURKE is a handsome and steady fellow who loves to work, play and relax equally. He has many lovely qualities that will serve him well for a future career. Since coming to advanced training, he has been making up for lost time with his house mate Trevoy (they were so...
Thursday, February 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Burke has been in an office environment this month. Learning to stay relaxed. Working on recall while off-leash and putting his cape on. Submitted By: Kyle...
Friday, December 1, 2017 | Calgary, Pupdates
Burke is very happy living in a household with other dogs to play with. He romps enthusiastically with his half brother Tonka, and for the most part, plays respectfully with his uncle Linus. He has learned how to take turns very well, will sit politely when asked,...
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Calgary, Pupdates
Burke has improved so much with his maturity, that he is a different dog these days. His recall is great, his manners in the home are wonderful, he settles nicely when asked, and cuddles if invited. He loves children, especially young babies and toddlers, and moves in...
Sunday, October 1, 2017 | Calgary, Pupdates
Burke is a real people lover – every new person he meets sets off his undulating wiggle and happy greeting! Children are an especial joy for him, particularly if he can sneak a lick or two on their ears or hands. He enjoys his food and treats, especially playing...
