Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
James got to join Gaia for a nice walk along the dykes, forgot to take a pic of them together. James enjoys practicing “perch” whenever he can! Submitted By: Lorra...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
James got to go on a vacation with his namesake, James, and his wife Darlene to Galiano Island where they had the place almost completely to themselves. James is working on ignoring the cat completely; he succeeds 90%, we just need to get it to completion. He is also...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Up until we hung up his cape, James has assisted in doing shopping for seniors in need who cannot leave their homes because of the Covid-19 situation. James also got to attend a French concert and ride the school bus before spring break. He is working on recall in...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
James got to represent PADS at the Pet Lover’s show this month. He helped educate the public and bring attention to the raffle being held in PADS’s honour. He says the best part had to have been getting to hang with his fellow super pups in cape Puma and...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
James had a great visit with his former raisers this month. He was able to go on a new adventure with ‘The Mundy Crew’ (a group of raisers that walk the Mundy trails every weekend with their pups). He played with 9 new friends and some wonderful new...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
James greets us every morning with one of his toys and his wiggle-bum. It is so cute and funny to watch. He loves his snuggles and the cat is learning to tolerate him. James is new to us this month, so we are working on our loose leash walking and positioning cues as...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I worked really hard on training without my gentle leader. I also went on some nice off leash walks where I did great with my recall. Gonna toot my own horn, I have really improved! We also went to pick out a real Christmas tree for in the house. Don’t...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October was another busy month. I went on a trip to Whistler and celebrated Halloween. I also had a little surgery called neuter. The nice people at BC SPCA took good care of me. Submitted By: Jody Di...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September was a busy month! My favourite class field trip was to Home Depot. We checked out the Halloween decorations while there. I went to the medium humans school and watched a triathlon. The students were so excited but I did good and kept my cool. After, I got to...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I spent some time in Ontario. Raiser Kevin and I flew on a big airplane. I was a nice and calm passenger and on the way home, no one even knew I was there until we got off the plane. There were so many new experiences on my trip. A few of the highlights...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a really great time during my puppy swap this month! I got to go to a grade 3 class and hang with some different puppy raisers. I am working on my dog distraction right now by still trying my best to be a good boy. Submitted By: Jody Di...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I turned 1. Such a lucky pup I am – lots of hoomans showed me their love! Check out the giant bone my raiser made for me. I am still working on keeping my teen brain in check but making sure I don’t forget my manners. Every day is a new day! Submitted...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month we had so much fun in the snow! It’s like it never ended that white stuff falling from the sky. I had the honour of attending the BC First Responders Mental Health Conference and made sure to share my snuggles there. I also went on an adventure to St...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a start to the new year. I spent some time with a sitter which is always fun! I also went to my first NLL Warriors game at Rogers arena. So much excitement – I spent some time sleeping as well as checking out the crowd and noises. My human brother had...
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Puppy’s first Christmas sure was nice! We took a road trip to the Cariboo and this white stuff we saw falling from the sky was so much fun to play in. I was a really good boy around the Christmas tree I just nose bopped a couple of ornaments and enjoyed looking at it....
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pupdate: This month has been a busy one! We had a couple of field trips to Metrotown where I worked on learning nice walking, elevators and they had this really cool disco stage in the food court where we hung out for a bit. My pop up stand is a work in progress. We...
Monday, October 1, 2018 | Pupdates
In October I moved on to the beginner class and met some new trainers, puppies and raisers. We are learning a fun game called go go go stop, I think I am getting the hang of it. I have to say the highlight of my month was my name sake taking me to Galiano Island. I...
Saturday, September 1, 2018 | Pupdates
September has been another good month! I have learned about touch stick and look forward to using it to further develop my training. My favourite part of the month was going to the BC Lions game. So much excitement but don’t worry I was calm and represented PADS well....
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Pupdates
August just might have been better than July but I don’t know for sure. We went to the Okanagan and checked out the beach. I got to meet these amazing sitters who took me to Okanagan puppy class and I met new pads pups! We also went to a daycare and I met some...
Friday, June 1, 2018 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
James puts his front paws up on our leg when sitting so we are working on four on the floor. We are working on his walking even with our pant seam, and increasing his time in his kennel. Because of his tummy issues James hasn’t had high value treats and fun treats...
