Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
A big congratulations goes out to GROOVY and his new partner who have worked hard to successfully complete team training! Groovy works with his person in the Calgary region. He helps with everyday tasks such as opening doors, providing support while walking and...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
February has been an exciting month here in Calgary! GROOVY and his new partner are currently in Team Training and will continue a gradual training process to support the team as they learn and bond. Upon completion of team training, they will work through their...
Friday, February 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Great news!!! We are very exited to announce that GROOVY has passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go Groovy! Groovy and his client will start team training in late February. A huge congratulations to all the volunteers, PADS...
Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We had a wonderful holiday season in PADS’ Calgary region. GROOVY enjoyed a little bit of rest with his raising family and just the right amount of work so that he will be ready for his future client. He told Santa that he would like an official match with his future...
Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
November has been a busy month for GROOVY! While COVID has meant that we are keeping our field trips at a “maintenance level” we have been working very hard in the Training Center in preparation for Groovy’s public access test. Miranda is confident that all his hard...
Friday, November 6, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
GROOVY has been working hard this month. This excellent boy has been refining his known skills like ‘button’ and learning new skills like how to close doors and how to turn lights off! In his down time, he has been getting lots of walks at the off-leash park with his...
Friday, October 9, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
GROOVY is moving smoothly into fall and is happily learning more and more skills and service dog tasks. Groovy’s sweet steady nature has him excelling at being a bracing and balance partner and his party-time zoomy side has him loving tasks like tugging open doors and...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
GROOVY is eking out all the summer fun that he possibly can before the weather changes. We have been busy with targeted field trips and expanding Groovy’s skill repertoire. He is really coming along with his bracing skills and we are exploring counterbalance training...
Friday, August 7, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
GROOVY has most of the training basics under his belt, so July meant that we are really getting into the fun parts of advanced training where we focus on all the fun skills! We are also taking advantage of the warm weather and enjoying taking training on the road to...
Friday, July 3, 2020 | Pupdates
GROOVY has been working and playing hard this month. This funny and sweet boy is really blossoming and now that COVID-19 restrictions are gradually easing up, he is taking his skills on the road. He is really showing that he loves learning service dog task like...
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
The Calgary advanced training crew had the pleasure of welcoming GROOVY into advanced training this month. Groovy is a very sweet and gentle guy who has a touch of the party animal about him. He has been working hard this month and Miranda is so proud of him. Once he...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello, things are going great in Calgary, a little warmer, so I can be outside a little longer. Submitted By: Mike...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hey everyone, please purchase a calendar from PADS this year. You know you need one, and the money goes to a great cause. Oh, and by the way, you would also get a great picture of ME! Submitted By: Mike...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy is doing very well with his training, and is waiting his turn to move on to the next steps. He is a very happy pup, and really fun to be with and to work with; he loves his job! Here is a picture of Groovy with his favourite Christmas person. Submitted By: Mike...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy is doing very well with his training, and is waiting his turn to move on to the next steps. He is a very happy pup, and really fun to be with and to work with; he loves his job! Good boy! Here’s a photo of Groovy and his big sister Spirit training in...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy is doing very well with his training, and is waiting his turn to move on to the next level: Advanced Training. He is a very happy pup, and really fun to be with and to work with. He loves his job! Good boy! Submitted By: Mike...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy is doing very well with his training. We have been working on a few new things that Miranda has helped us with, and he is doing well with those. He loves his job, and is one of the happiest puppies to be with his person. Submitted By: Mike...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy has been working hard on his training and is always a happy pup. He is always willing to try to do everything we ask of him. This is a picture of Groovy and his half siblings; their dam is PADS Roma. Sapphire is from the Gin Litter. Valour and Spirit are from...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy is working nicely in all areas. We are working on his duration for his stands, and he is progressing. He is always happy, and has an outstanding attitude towards working. He always wants to go, and is very happy around kids, and people in general. He is very...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy is working nicely in all areas. We are working on his duration for his stands, and downs, and he is progressing. He is always happy, and has an outstanding attitude towards working. He always wants to go, and is very happy around kids, and people in general. he...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy is working nicely in all areas. We are working on his duration for stands and downs, and he is progressing. He is always happy, and has an outstanding attitude towards working. He always wants to go, and is very happy around kids, and people in general. He is...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
In February, Groovy spent a week being puppy-sat at the home where his buddy, PADS Swell, lives. He visited restaurants, grocery stores and a nursing home. He had a great time playing off-leash in the back yard with Swell. Submitted By: Teresa Bonneau (puppy-raiser...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy loves working !!! He is a very fun dog to train 🙂 Submitted By: Samantha...
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Groovy loves everybody! He is very eager to work. He loves other animals and people!! Submitted By: Samantha...
