Friday, March 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
February brought snow to Vancouver. The first time I saw snow this year I got a little silly and had to be reminded that just because there is snow on the ground doesn’t mean that I get to lose my crackers. Once I got used to the snow my raiser and I got to have...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a busy month January has been! I stayed overnight at 3 different peoples houses! I am so happy to be part of a community where there is never a shortage of warm dog beds and new toys for me to play with. This month I got to spend time with 2 of my sitters. I got...
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We have been working on Hayward’s stand and this morning achieved a count to 150 – quite an achievement for this boy who goes to university with his handler and needs to be down a lot. We started with a count to 10 just 3 weeks ago. He also delighted a lot of...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pupdate: Happy Holidays Everybody! What a year 2018 has been. I’ve learned so much about being out in public and listening to my raiser and the many sitters that I am lucky enough to visit. This year I have worked on learning new commands as well as learning...
Thursday, November 1, 2018 | Pupdates
Happy October everyone! This month I got to spend time on Vancouver Island with two of my sitters. I sure do love them ( and their cat, but I’m not sure the feeling was mutual). On the island, I got the chance to be a country dog. I saw deer and bunnies and got...
Monday, October 1, 2018 | Pupdates
Happy October everyone! This month I got to spend time on Vancouver Island with two of my sitters. I sure do love them ( and their cat, but I’m not sure the feeling was mutual). On the island, I got the chance to be a country dog. I saw deer and bunnies and got...
Saturday, September 1, 2018 | Pupdates
I can’t believe it’s fall already! The changing leaves and cool air make our evening walks so beautiful. This month my raiser’s grandparents visited all the way from Ontario and I got to act as a tour guide once more. I sure do love showing people around the beautiful...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Pupdates
This month was a big month for me! Not only did I turn 1 but I also traveled with my raiser to Ontario bringing my flight total up to 4 before the age of 1! I love flying as it gives me a great opportunity to show off all my skills and planes are great for naps. Once...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been full of adventures. I got to visit Hayward lake, saw horses in downtown Vancouver, got to cheer on the White Caps and got to play with one of my sisters and my mom! It was so cool to get to visit the lake I was named after. I got to run and play...
Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wow, I can’t believe it’s May already! I have had such a great month playing in the warmer weather that has come to Vancouver. I have enjoyed running in the forest with my PADS friends as well as working on my cues in all kinds of places. This month I got...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
March sure flew by quickly! I had so much fun meeting new animal friends and working on new skills such as “stand” and “Find it”. This month I got to visit the aquarium for the second time and I got to go to the movies for the first time! I...
Thursday, February 1, 2018 | Pupdates
Hayward had a very busy February. Some highlights included when he got to get dressed up for the for the “love of Dogs” Gala, he loved meeting new people and telling them all about the wonderful work PADS dogs do. He loved getting his picture taken and sitting nicely...
Monday, January 1, 2018 | Pupdates
Hayward had a very busy start to the new year. After spending some time with his fantastic sitters in Nanaimo BC, he returned to his raiser, and together they headed back to the office. Hayward has met lots of new dog friends this month and has been enjoying...
Friday, December 1, 2017 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hayward had an extremely successful month! He displayed his lovely manners and calm temperament at a visit to an elementary school, where he charmed three classrooms. During the busiest shopping week before Christmas, Hayward confidently faced huge numbers of people...
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Hayward is being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. It truly takes a village to raise a puppy, and you can be part of...
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hayward has been exploring UBC this month and learning all about what it is like to be a student ( to him it looks a lot like sleeping at Katie’s feet). Hayward has mastered public transit and sits/ lays down nicely under the seat to make room for others that...
