Friday, October 18, 2019 | Pupdates
Service Dog Crystal Crystal & Jessica Out for Lunch Crystal & Jessica at the Park Crystal Taking a Nap Using her Favourite Pillow! Crystal & Jessica Crystal & Jessica Hanging Out We are excited to announce that at PADS 2019 Graduation on October 6th,...
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL has successfully completed Team Training this month with her new client! They are currently working through their 45-day probation period and when that is complete, they will officially be members of the PADS 2019 graduating class! Her trainer Ashley is very...
Friday, July 5, 2019 | Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that CRYSTAL has been matched with a client and will start team training in early July. Crystal’s steady pace and persistence in her skills make her a great service dog. We wish Crystal and her client all the best as they work on...
Friday, June 7, 2019 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL has been hard at work with her skills. She has found her zen pace in life and we’ve decided to try her with bracing and step work. Her slow and steady walking pace and her ease at picking up the new skill of “step” make her a natural! She is exploring this...
Monday, May 6, 2019 | Pupdates
This month CRYSTAL went on a training road trip with Ashley, Lady and Vesper to Vancouver Island to train with Advanced Instructor Rob at his home-based facility. Crystal had a great time checking out Rob’s facility and meeting his string of advanced dogs. She has...
Friday, April 5, 2019 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL has been working on behavior adjustment training and is getting stronger at self-regulating when surprised by strange dogs appearing or barking. She has been working on retrieving and steadying her hold when in exciting scenarios on campus and in public. She’s...
Friday, March 8, 2019 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL has been learning new service skills and has been refining her retrieve hold on various objects. She has been working on duration carry of objects on campus and in public.Skills being learned: “Up”, “foot” and “my lap” integrated into the retrieve...
Friday, February 8, 2019 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL loves to work. She is always full of energy and especially loves to “push”, “button” and anything she can target with her paws. This month, Crystal has been practicing transferring her public access obedience to novel handlers, as well as sharpening her...
Friday, January 4, 2019 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL is a speedy worker and eagerly learns new skills. She is starting to practice some of her skills out in public, such as retrieve and “button.”Skills being learned: Retrieve, “up”, “foot”, “switch”, “button”.Recent field trips: Central Park, Brentwood Mall, 6th...
Thursday, December 6, 2018 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL is enjoying working on skills and has been practicing walking next to a power chair. She really likes the skill ‘push’! This month, Crystal got a new kennel buddy, new advanced training member Cirque. The girls love to race around the play yard together!...
Friday, November 2, 2018 | Pupdates
CRYSTAL has recently joined Ashley’s string and is an eager beaver when it comes to learning skills. Her favorite skills so far are “button” and “tug”! Her kennel buddy is Crosby and these energetic pups love to run around the play yard together. Skills being learned:...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Pupdates
This month I have been training hard and playing hard. My focus for the next couple months is loose leash walking and from all accounts i’m Doing great. I also do my best to be a good role model for my puppy guests. Submitted by: Nicole...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 | Pupdates
This month I’ve been working hard on my core skills and ignoring distractions such as other dogs. Submitted by: Nicole...
Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
l had a great time this month learning, training and playing and even got to visit Buntzen Lake this. The water was a bit chilly so I didn’t end up swimming, but still had a great time exploring the trails and playing in the park. Submitted by: Nicole...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’ve had tons of fun this month playing in the snow and learning new skills. My favorite skill so far is target as I really like working with my paws. Submitted By: Nicole...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s been a busy month of learning and puppy play. I have a new mentee named Ebb so I’ve been showing her the ropes of being a puppy-in-training. I’m also very excited for the warmer weather that will be coming as it means I may get more beach time! Submitted...
Thursday, February 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been fun filled with lots of puppy visitors. We had our handsome Yahtzee, who spent 2 months with us and then Memphis came to stay for a couple days. I did my best to show these pups how to behave and how to be confident when out and about. Mommy says...
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello Penny! I just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas. I’m such a lucky pup to have you as a sponsor, as well as cheerleader, puppy sitter and friend. I hope all your Christmas wishes come true and wish you a very happy New Year. Submitted By: Nicole...
Thursday, June 1, 2017 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I’ve continued to work on my distraction. I just can’t help myself, everything is so exciting and fun, but mommy says I need to learn to focus on my handler when working. Slowly, but surely I’m getting there. I’ve also continued to...
Monday, May 1, 2017 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been exciting as my very first mentee, Mesa, has joined our pack. I’m trying to be the best puppy in training while she is staying with us, but mommy says I’m still a work in progress, but I’m doing my best. This month the biggest...
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebook Crystal is being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. In October, 2018, she took the next step in her journey and entered Advanced...
