Thursday, December 22, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations to our newest Accredited Facility Dog Team – Catherine and PADS Campbell. Catherine recently shared with us: “My heart is so full of gratitude for all of the people who contributed to this moment in time for Campbell. He is a beacon of joy...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Great news!Β CampbellΒ has found his person this month! He and his person have started team training and are eagerly working on completing their formal learning together. A huge congratulations to all of the volunteers and the many various supporters he has had...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce thatΒ CampbellΒ has passed his pre-placement testing! Way to go Campbell! We look forward to seeing Campbell begin his forever job as an amazing Accredited Facility Dog! His trainer Miranda and the PADS advanced training staff are very...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Summer isnβt all vacation for Campbell. He has been really drilling down on his obedience skills and working with other handlers in preparation for his pre-placement test. However, even work can be fun! Campbell has been able to enjoy taking his work on spreading his...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CampbellΒ is a huge fan of summertime because summertime means it’s swimming season! And while he is getting plenty of self-care doing the things that he loves, like going for walks and playing in the lakes, rivers and ponds during his free time, he is also...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CampbellΒ has been exploring his career options this month. This happy fellow has been going on many field trips with his classmates and working very hard on his obedience foundations. He is also learning new skills like giving a person the best hug they have ever had....
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
June has been an exciting month in Advanced training β Calgary has had a few new faces added to the crew.Β CampbellΒ has done a beautiful job of making new friends β dog and human alike and settling into his new home with his trainer Miranda. He loves the time he spends...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Hello Again, It’s me,Β Campbell, checking in again from the island…Β April has been a busy month for me as my sitters have been taking care of a few other dogs this month. Poppi (Australian Labradoodle), Piper(another Lab) and then Mortimer(a Lagotto). At...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Happy Spring, everyone. It’sΒ CampbellΒ here again to tell you about my adventures of late. I am still with my sitter in Parksville, and my adventures continue as well as practicing my basic skills. I am spot on with my sits, stands and downs. But I have to admit...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Hello everyone, Itβs Campbell here, and you may have wondered why you havenβt heard from me in a while. Well, I am here to tell you all about my adventures of late. I came over to Vancouver Island some a time ago to await the start of my advanced training. I started...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CampbellΒ went over to Vancouver Island to be with his sitters and continue his training. His friends Smore and Tweed are around, so they hang out together while also training together. During Christmas, he made a new friend, a Lagotto named Mortimer, and they had...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It took a heatwave, but Campbell learned how to swim this month! He’s not a natural, but he has improved a lot and, whereas before he was hesitant even to wade, he now is very keen to go in the water. I think he has learned that it’s a great way to cool...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Campbell has been doing well in his classes and on various outings. He has graduated to a group class with six dogs where he continues to shine, and he’s doing great with his duration sit and down, even when the other dogs are walking nearby. Sometimes, though,...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Life on the farm has been pretty quiet this month. Campbell has been going to puppy classes up here in the Cariboo. Where he is learning to keep his attention on his handler even when there are dogs and horses nearby. It’s muddy up here, so learning the...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I started school this month, and I love it! My favourite part is all the treats I get, but I liked those big 4-legged furry creatures with people on their backs too. They wanted to sniff me, but I said no way, and mom walked me to the other side of the ring so I could...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello Friends! I’m on an Adventure! Last month, my friend Dana told me I was going for a long drive so that I could get tutored! I was so excited because everyone knows only smart pups get a tutor! The drive was fun, and my new friends, Brian and Dave, were...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a very cuddly month with Nigel. When I am not being my usual wild dog, who tries very hard to listen and behave and do the right thing, I like to just relax and snuggle. I am getting much better at not pulling away while on leash, and I eat much slower now (most...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I really feel like I’ve made some great improvements this month in my often wild behaviour.Β I still like to pull ahead almost all the time when walking, but I’m getting better at listening to my raiser.Β I also still go into a down position almost every...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Campbell continues to grow at an amazing rate. It’s hard to believe that he is only 8 months old now. He continues to excel at all commands and work related tasks given to him. The newest commands we are working on include “go in” and...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January was a fun month for me. I got to learn new skills and also had a number of training dates with my siblings. I got to go to a few different malls and practice my manners in public with other PADS puppies. I even learned to chill while a bunch of little hoomans...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was a very exciting month for me. I got to go on a road trip with my family down to Seattle for a conference. There were so many new experiences on this road trip: staying in a hotel, going to a reception, walking in the downtown core of a new city, settling...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Campbell is a hardworking dog. He loves to learn new skills and seems to pick them up very quickly. November was a special month for Campbell. His raisers went on a trip and Campbell got to spend a week with some very special sitters…the family that raised his...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Campbell continues to learn at an incredible rate. He is a very smart puppy and likes to work hard. Thanks to one of the other PADS puppy raisers who has shown us some tricks, we have been playing fun kennel games with Campbell. He will now run into his kennel when...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September was a scary and exciting month for me. It was a little scary because I had to leave my mom and littermates. However, I very quickly found that my new family love me just as much. I have a new mom and dad, as well as a brother and sister to play with. I have...
