Thursday, December 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
HOPKINS has decided that he is better suited for the VIP lifestyle. He is enjoying his life without service dog rules and loves to play fetch at the dog park. Amazing PADS volunteer Carol is looking for the right VIP family for Hopkins and we are so excited for him to...
Friday, November 2, 2018 | Pupdates
HOPKINS continues his training outside of the PADS advanced kennel with volunteer trainer’s assistant Kailea in order to help him with his impulse control and allow him to have a lot of down time. He gets to spend time chilling out in a home setting as well as going...
Thursday, October 18, 2018 | Pupdates
HOPKINS is learning to relax in atmospheres that are not always relaxing. We are working on tools to keep his excitability down because his behavior is a lot better. His current kennel buddy is Latte. He likes this arrangement a lot and they can often be found...
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 | Pupdates
HOPKINS is the happiest guy around! We love his attitude. He is always ready to work. Hopkins continues to bunk with Boomer. They are known to snuggle on the bottom together. Hopkins loves to play with all the other boys in the yard. Skills being learned: All skills,...
Monday, October 15, 2018 | Pupdates
HOPKINS still loves to work. He gets distracted by happy people and people he knows well. He is always a ready participant in training with fantastic eye contact. Hopkins is sharing a kennel with Boomer. Skills being learned: Sharpening up all his obedience with...
Thursday, October 11, 2018 | Pupdates
HOPKINS continues is training outside of the PADS kennel and he is showing noticeable changes with his impulse control. He loves going out with his advanced sitter on outdoor adventures and enjoys hanging out under the desk while she works at a local vet clinic....
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Pupdates
Hopkins is learning to relax in atmospheres that are not always relaxing. We are working on tools to keep his excitability down which makes his behavior a lot better. His current kennel buddy is Latte. He likes this arrangement a lot and they can often be found...
Friday, December 1, 2017 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
To: Western Canada Veterinary Eye Specialists Happy Holidays to my wonderful sponsor! Since July I have been busy in Advanced Training learning all sorts of new skills. I love working with my trainer, Lisa, and hanging out with my doggy pals at the kennel. I am...
Thursday, June 1, 2017 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hopkins went to Hastings race track for a work event. He was well behaved and settled nicely. He also went strawberry picking and did a good job of holding a sit despite lots of interesting smells. We are continuing to work on his loose leash walking, particularly...
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Hopkins was being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. In July, 2017, Hopkins took the next step in his journey and entered...
