Friday, November 6, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
IROKO 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 45-day probation period and when that is complete, they...
Friday, October 9, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that IROKO has passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go Iroko! Iroko’s person has started socially distanced team training and is eagerly working on completing the theoretical portion of training so...
Friday, September 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
IROKO 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 Iroko’s skill repertoire. Iroko’s skills are looking really good and we hope to have more news about Iroko’s next steps...
Friday, August 7, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
IROKO’S big news this month is that he will be running through pre-placement testing in August. This fun boy will make a fabulous partner for his future person and we are so excited to share more about his progress soon. In the meantime, we are taking advantage of the...
Friday, July 3, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Now that COVID-19 restrictions have started to gradually ease, IROKO has been taking his skills on the road and we hope to run some pre-placement testing for him in the very near future. In the meantime, there are always skills to continue to fine tune and new cool...
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
IROKO is preparing to conquer the world and his pre-placement test once the restrictions on public outings are lifted. He has been working hard on learning how to pull the wheelchair and ignoring people and dogs when he is ‘on duty’. At home with his sitters, Iroko...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Spring has sprung in Calgary and while lock down is still in effect, we have been making the best of the situation by enjoying the activities that are not cancelled. Visits to the park are a group favorite! IROKO has been putting all his skills together and is getting...
Friday, April 3, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
IROKO had big plans for this month but a few roadblocks got in the way. However, he is showing off his impressive resilience by putting his nose to the grindstone and working hard on skills in the training center while keeping his social interactions limited to his...
Friday, March 6, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
IROKO lives to party! His sister Mallee joined the Calgary Advanced Training crew later last month and he is loving having her around; she likes to play tug just as much as he does! Iroko is picking up new skills at lightning speed and continues working on containing...
Friday, February 7, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
We have a new decade but the same great dog! IROKO is working hard and having fun in equal measures. He has really settled into the routine of advanced training and is showing what a rockstar he really is. Iroko went with his trainer Miranda on trip to Clicker Expo, a...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
IROKO had a wonderful holiday season with the PADS Calgary staff, volunteers and other dogs-in-training. Iroko enjoyed a little bit of rest and the right amount of work so that he will be ready for his future client. He continues to work on basic service skills and...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Winter has officially come to Calgary and IROKO has been continuing to learn and grow. He has discovered snow, which he thinks is pretty amazing! He has settled well into his routine with his sitters Stephanie and Corey and is also settling well into advanced...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
IROKO is such a handsome Labrador Retriever! He has quickly charmed the Calgary staff and volunteers, but he is not just all good looks! He also has a beautiful disposition to match his appearance. This happy and motivated guy has spent his first couple of weeks...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko has had a very social month with Rolo as a house guest for almost four weeks. He has attended many activities and events including: – ESS meeting – City of Vancouver at ECOMM- doctor’s office- VIFF movies- ESS meeting – City of Vancouver at Vancouver...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko started August with the Pride Parade, had a visit to the PNE in the middle of the month, and was neutered at the end of the month. In between, he also went on a road trip to Bellingham, rode on the Aquabus in False Creek, attended two of his raiser’s...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko had one of his busiest months ever with many new experiences, including: several Vancouver breweries live comedy presentation at SFU Theatre Thai Festival in downtown Vancouver Bastille Day Festival in Vancouver Farmhouse Beer Festival at UBC Oregon Brewers...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko has had many outings over the past month, including: Emergency Social Services meeting at Vancouver Animal Control Waverley elementary (twice, for four hours) Vancouver Breweries Point Roberts day trip movie PADS Open House Greek Day Festival in Vancouver PADS...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko has had another busy month of activities and places he’s visited including: Emergency Social Services meeting at City Hall, City of Delta de-stress event, Waverley elementary for four hours, Vancouver breweries, garden centre, 70 minute massage...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko had a small medical adventure this month and had to have surgery on his neck to drain an abscess. We (his regular raisers) were away at the time and he was staying with an amazing sitter. She cared for him wonderfully and ensured his quick and full recovery. The...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko spent most of April with a sitter. He had to have minor surgery during this time period in order to have an abscess on his neck drained, so he was restricted to quiet “rest & recuperation” afterwards. While he couldn’t go out in public,...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iroko has had another active month full of events including: Vancouver restaurants and breweries, many visits to Safeway, For the Love of Dog gala, Seacove Secondary School in North Van for Destination Imagination Tournament, 70-minute massage appointments,...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We attended a performance of Much Ado About Nothing at The Cultch. Our seats were third row, orchestra. Late in the first act the character Benedick is supposed to be hiding from his friends who are talking trash about him, so the actor came into the audience, sat on...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pupdate: Iroko has had a number of outings over the past month including:Vancouver restaurants and breweries, movies, Safeway often, vet office, Life Labs visit, 70-minute massage appointments, ESS meeting, Cunningham/Carelton elementary schools outing, Weathered Beer...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pupdate: Iroko has had a very busy month with activities and experiences including:Vancouver restaurants and breweries, Portland stores, restaurants, and breweries, Holiday Ale beer festival in Portland, Safeway often, 70-minute massage appointments, UBC Endowment...
