Friday, August 4, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We’re proud to announce our newest Accredited Facility Dog – PADS Gloucester (Glossy). This month, Glossy joined the team at Manitoba Justice Victim Services. This new addition has been long awaited – but the best things in life often are. Manitoba...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was the month that Gloucester had been working toward since she began training as a chubby little, “Glossy” baby. Gloucester passed her Preplacement Testing, was matched with wonderful clients, completed Team Training, and is now a working Accredited...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Gloucester is nearing the end of her time in Advanced Training and has been a joy to live and work with! Gloucester has excelled in her AFD training. She is an excellent combination of calm and goofy. Her future looks bright! Skills being learned: Proofing known...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Gloucester is very close to finishing her time in Advanced Training and moving on to improve the lives of those around her! She remains a lovely, steady Eddie kind of dog who handles stressful situations and heightened emotions very well. She is putting some extra...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Happy Spring! Gloucester has been working hard this month to proof all of her obedience and general manners. She has been making great strides toward her future as an AFD! Skills being learned: My Lap Recent field trips: Elementary schools Possible behavior...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Happy Birthday, Gloucester! She got to have a party with her fellow “Shire” siblings in training in the Advanced Kennel. When she wasn’t celebrating, Gloucester enjoyed some targeted field trips this month to get a feel for what kind of placement she would be happiest...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
February was a short but productive month for Gloucester! We have been narrowing down the stream Gloucester would like to train in for her future career. Right now, she looks like an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD). Her alert barking has improved this month as she...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Gloucester had some big changes in January! In the second half of the month, Gloucester moved on to Emma’s string of Advanced Dogs. She is now training in a home environment during the week and going to a dedicated Advanced Sitter on weekends for some one-on-one...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Gloucester attended a grade 6 band Christmas concert. She did very well and has been working on her durations. She has also been going on lots of trips all over the place. She loves to go grocery shopping with us. She has been working on her loose leash walking and...
Monday, November 21, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Gloucester was very excited to get her feet wet at Puppy-U! She was keen to explore her new surroundings with precision sniffing. She met her bunkmate, Serrano, who has made a very quiet and calm pair. Gloucester has made fast friends with Zion and Charm, and they...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’m told that it is supposed to be spring and we’re going to see less rain and more sun. I’ll believe it when I see it! Please enjoy these pictures of me trying to soak up the sun where I can. I am being the goodest girl while my hooman gets...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I went to a place called the Office for the first time. It was pretty cool. I think it’s safe to say the few people I met liked me a lot! Here are some pictures of me checking out the water fountain near the Office and meeting a few folks. I did really, really...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had the bestest 1st woofday party with my brother and sister York and Cheshire – yea, we all have fancy names! We go running around and play bitey faces with each other. My brother made it a bit weird, so we had to chill out on our leashes, but York’s...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I thought Halloween was over so why are the silly costumes back, sheesh! I guess it’s not so bad I did get lots of snuggles from friends and family and I got a few new toys. December was a pretty busy month, I spent some time at my birth home and my auntie Pads...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s been a soggy few weeks here, and I don’t like the rain one bit, sometimes I’ll sit and pout. My human started to use her treadmill and I’m not sure how I feel about it, its big and makes lots of noise. I hang out on my mat and observe from a...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi everyone! My name’s Gloucester, but people call me Glossy!It was my first month with my new family—lots of people to meet and a little exploring out in the world. But I’m just a baby, so not too much exploring. The pix are of me having a little rest while my person...
