Monday, April 22, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
FabulousΒ FrenchΒ has got a job! His pre-placement testing was successful, and he has been matched with a client. French received support from an incredible team whose dedication deserves equal recognition: Breeder Caretakers:Β The Madeo Family Puppy-Raisers:Β Karen Johns...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We have some exciting news.Β FrenchΒ has passed his pre-placement tests and has been matched with a client as a Mobility Service dog. We’re delighted to announce that the team training will kick off soon. His trainer, Lisa and the PADS training team are very...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
French, ever the character with lots of enthusiasm, is coming along nicely. He has all his pre-requisite service dog skills and has started working on client-specific skills. He can get a little too excited when working for treats and has to slow down to differentiate...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
French, the ever-ready adventurer, had a fantastic Christmas with his sitter. Before the holiday break, he also played a crucial role in assisting his trainer during team training sessions with new clients. In these sessions, French also worked on refining skills such...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
French, a dedicated and intelligent canine, is on a transformative journey to become an assistance dog. French diligently engages in various training exercises to refine the skills essential for supporting his future human companion. French showcases an unwavering...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
FrenchΒ loves all his field trips and is expanding his skill set to carry and deliver items. He continues to have a little too much excitement in his retrieve, so we are trying to soften up the pressure he puts when holding each different item. This goofy guy also...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
FrenchΒ has learned a lot of self-control since entering University. He has become more thoughtful and attentive. He can now run in the field beside his sitter while she rides her horse. (This horse is also well-trained to be careful around dogs). French continues on...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
As summer comes to an end, French is getting excited about the cooler weather and his upcoming field trips. He had some holiday time during the warm days along with his trainer. French’s mobility service dog skills remain the primary focus for him. We are...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
HandsomeΒ FrenchΒ had a break from training this month and is super pumped to get back at it! He loves heading out on a walk along the powerchair and learning new things in the training center. He is retrieving various items, like his favorite, and retrieving his dinner...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Since his trainer, Lisa, is recovering from an injury,Β FrenchΒ has been with his sitters full-time this month, which means lots of practice at settling into a school environment and home. He has also tried to help his sitter while working at home (see the picture). He...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
FrenchΒ is enthusiastic about field trips and loves running and winning to the front door. This month we are practicing that running to the front door might just land you a nap in the vehicle and not a car ride. So far, he thinks either is just fine as long as he...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
FrenchΒ has turned the corner regarding his ability to focus and stay on task. He still thinks he gets to go on all the field trips and gets extremely disappointed when it’s not his turn. Sometimes because the weather is not too hot yet, he can come along for the...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
FrenchΒ really enjoyed his walks in the snow with this last snowfall. Who doesnβt like a good zoomie with the snow flying up behind you? This month French is working on retrieve, footwork, working with power chairs, and handler focus. He is currently also working on...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
If you had any doubt,Β FrenchΒ is the cute one on the right, alongside workmates PADS Louis and PADS Pecan. French has been learning new skills like nose-targeting items, tugging on doors and retrieve. His biggest challenge is his response to the wonderful smells in the...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
FrenchΒ had a great Christmas holiday, and now it is back to learning new things. He has begun settling in nicely and focusing more on his new handlers. He is a little overly curious and sometimes concerned about people and dogs walking towards him, but we hope this...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are excited to welcomeΒ FrenchΒ into Advanced Training in Chilliwack! In the first week of arriving in advanced training, French spent some time in the big city having some new experiences. When he got to Chilliwack, he met his new classmates and decided that...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Well, this is it…my last report as a puppy in training because next week I am off to advanced training! The time has flown by so quickly but I feel ready to move on with my journey, in the hopes of being a service dog. Thank you to everyone who has supported me...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s time to go back to school! With fewer Covid protocols, we have been able to have more gatherings like school-wide assemblies, class combining for games/activities and the whole staff together for meetings. I have been working really hard to handle my...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was the PADS MOVE Campaign, and my focus was ‘Nouvelles Aventures.’ To meet this goal, I went on various adventures that gave me unique training opportunities around the Lower Mainland. I managed to… ~take PADS Benji to a BC Lions Game ~go...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
School’s out for summer!! Things certainly are different when we don’t have to go to work everyday. We spent the first week relaxing, strolling through Pacific Spirit Park and going to Lions and Canadians games. Then we travelled to Alberta to see friends...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
School’s out for summer!!! Wow, that last month was a lot like pre-pandemic middle school, which is something I hadn’t experienced before! We celebrated Pride month, attended some year-end meetings, did lots of activities outside, had a walking field trip...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This has been quite a month for me! Besides the normal school meetings, restaurants and appointments, I was able to help hand out PADS hanging baskets again. I also got to spend a week with another fabulous PADS sitter, and I even “helped” host a...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
With protocols starting to relax, one of the best things we have been able to start doing again is volunteering to help with PADS activities. The BC Distilled Event was donating some proceeds to PADS, so I was there to walk around as an ambassador while my mum talked...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Did you know that everyone gets a vacation from school in March? It’s called Spring Break, and it was awesome! After starting the month with normal work things like classes and meetings, we suddenly had two weeks full of different activities. We went on lots of...
