Friday, October 18, 2019 | Pupdates
Service Dog Hector Hector & Pam Hector Doing a Great ‘Go In’ Hector Looking Handsome Hector Hanging Out Baby Hector! We are excited to announce that at PADS 2019 Graduation on October 6th, HECTOR graduated as a Service dog. Congratulation to Hector and...
Friday, October 4, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR and his new partner successfully completed their Team Training this month. 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! His trainer Rob is very...
Friday, September 6, 2019 | Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that HECTOR has been matched with a client and will be starting Team Training in September. Hector is a sweet and solid pup and we are very excited to see him grow and thrive with his client match. We wish Hector and new human all the...
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR is ready for pre-placement testing! Once he has passed all the required tests, we will start looking for the perfect match for him and hopefully set up team training shortly after. This month, Hector has been working on transferring some of his more complicated...
Friday, July 5, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR recently got to visit Colliery Dam. He got the opportunity to meet many other dogs at the off-leash dog park right off the water near the dam. Hector also got to practice good leash manners and obedience when a volunteer handled him through an obstacle course...
Friday, June 7, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR continues to practice working next to the power chair and seems to be quite comfortable around the big machine. He continues to strengthen his retrieve and has started working on opening and closing doors. When he is not working, he loves to have a good romp in...
Monday, May 6, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR has been working with the power chair and is getting better and better at maneuvering with it. He is enjoying working on strengthening his retrieve, particularly when it comes to holding items in his mouth for long periods of time. Skills being learned: Holding...
Friday, April 5, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR has been getting to know his new roommates Vimy and Spartan and is enjoying the new play buddies! He has also been busy learning some new skills. He is particularly focusing on strengthening his retrieve. Skills being learned: Holding items steady in his mouth...
Friday, March 8, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR has been with some wonderful volunteers for the past week while Rob was away on holiday. He is now back to training and is very excited to continue his training! Hector has lots of energy and is always super jazzed to be learning new skills. Quokka and Boon are...
Friday, February 8, 2019 | Pupdates
HECTOR has been settling in to the new home environment and has been having a lot of fun playing with his new roommates Mocha, Quokka and Boon. We’ve been going for lots walks and hikes, both on and off leash. He is always excited to train.Skills being learned:...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector went for his annual shots at our friendly veterinary office. Spent a few days out at Nose Hill park and of course our bi-weekly training at Calgary’s PADS Training Facility. Submitted By: Carmen & Nghia Lau &...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
It has been a busy month. Attending shopping malls with all the hustle and bustle. So much distractions but it doesn’t bother me. I had a wonderful Christmas with my people. I was told I will be going to Advance Training in the new year, so I even got a chance...
Monday, October 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector traveled by plane to Vancouver to see his pal Mars graduate from Advance Training. This was his second time at the event and there was so much dog distraction everywhere. However, Hector was a superstar. Later in the month PADS Calgary held a Halloween party...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector has been happily going about his daily routine of training, hoping that he will have a chance at Advanced schooling. He practices hard with all his duration times and is always eager for training time. Submitted by: Carmen & Nghia Lau &...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector had a special visit to the vet this month. He recovered incredibly quickly and even though he may be a few pounds lighter, he is still as energetic as ever. We are currently pushing his duration limits to new levels. Hector is an excellent puppy and very...
Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector is enjoying that Spring has arrived and that travelling on transit doesn’t mean getting muddy and dirty. Submitted by: Carmen & Nghia Lau &...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector visited the airport to pick-up Carmen from her flight. Once he noticed Carmen through the crowd of people, he ignored everything else and remain focused only on her. On any other day Hector enjoys soaking up some sun or attending PADS class. Submitted By:...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector enjoys going everywhere and anywhere. However, there is nothing better than relaxing at home. Submitted by: Nghia...
Thursday, February 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
We work on his skills daily and he is doing very well. Hector is developing naturally on his own and as you can see is a real cutie. Submitted By: Carmen & Nghia Lau &...
Thursday, February 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector visited the airport to pick-up Carmen from her flight. Once he noticed Carmen through the crowd of people, he ignored everything else and remain focused only on her. On any other day Hector enjoys soaking up some sun or attending PADS class. Submitted By:...
Friday, December 1, 2017 | Calgary, Pupdates
In November, Hector attended a movie theater for the first time. He behaved very well. He left popcorn on the floor and performed an excellent “go-in” for the duration of the movie. Attached are photos for Sept, Oct, and Nov. Submitted By: Carmen &...
Sunday, October 1, 2017 | Calgary, Pupdates
We attended PADS Graduation Ceremony in Burnaby and flew back to Calgary with Air Canada. During this past month, Hector also visit the Vet. He is an amazing pup with high confidence level with a strong recall. I have no fear with this puppy preforming well in any...
Friday, September 1, 2017 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector went to a United Way Plane Pull event and preformed extremely well with the crowd, kids, and random dogs at the event. Hector also got to fly to Vancouver with Air Canada. Hector has yet to show any fear in any new situation. He is a solid puppy with high...
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hector has been practising and reinforcing all the commands, in addition, practising duration. Submitted By: Carmen & Nghia...
