Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This monthΒ MarvelΒ moved on from training and decided to become a very treasured and loved pet dog! Marvel is such a cool dog with many excellent qualities. She told us that she would be happiest living the quiet life, and we listened. Marvel’s journey to...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June has been a quiet month forΒ Marvel. She has spent time decompressing with sitters in quiet, lower-key environments between short training sessions. She prefers her life to have a slower pace with lots of freedom which weβre happy to give her. Marvel is such a...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
MarvelΒ has joined Emmaβs string of dogs, training in Chilliwack. She had spent the month settling into the rhythms and routines of life at Puppy University. Marvel has been working hard on finding her confidence and improving her resilience. Weβve taken a slow and...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The month has flown by, again! Easter was fun, except for having to wear those silly rabbit ears – although my raiser thought I looked cute. I attended my first hockey game! Just when I would get settled, there would be some very loud noises, horns and shouts,...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was a typical March with lots of variety in the weather -I played in the snow and the sun and ended the month enjoying the spring flowers. A first for me this month was going to a bowling alley – all I can say is that it was noisy! Maybe not my favourite...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I attended two PADS events this month – saying “hello” to people at a conference in the PNE coliseum (where I got to practice some cues like “go in” and being calm around other dogs) and having Valentine’s photo shoot with the UBC...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We got back into the regular swing of things this month after the holidays β going to classes, orchestra practice, and work meetings. We also had some special events, including a lunch to celebrate Chinese New Year with my raiser and some co-workers and a PADS puppy...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was the month of shopping, snow and celebrations. I attended the Campus Canine Gala fundraiser and several Christmas lunches and dinners and then got worn out by all the fun on Christmas day, so I slept most of Boxing Day. I enjoyed the seasonal lights at Canada...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November was a good month to enjoy both the sun (and the beach) and the snow. It turns out that I love water in all forms – liquid and frozen! This month, Iβve continued to be a regular at my raiserβs class and orchestra practice (although the percussion in some...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had some very special events this month. First, I got to go to the Vancouver Aquarium for a training session with some other PADS friends. I was fascinated with the stellar sea lion noises and smells, and with the quick-swimming otters. It was very busy but I did a...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
My puppy friend, Merritt II, said goodbye early in September as he went to live with his permanent puppy raiser β we had fun together, and life is a lot quieter without him! However, the UBC area is hopping again now that the students are back. I met a lot of them at...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iβve been enjoying the summer weather this month. My raiser took me to Vancouver Island, and then Hornby and Denman for some camping fun, and I found out that I can swim! It was so much fun, and now every time I see water, I want to get back in.Β A few days ago, my...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July was a busy, busy month for me with a lot of different activities. I am now big enough to jump into and out of the car hatchback on my own (my raiser is very happy about this!). I had a couple of trips out to the airport β not very exciting, but a good chance to...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I spent three weeks in a different home as my raiser was away for both work and a holiday without me β how about that! However, my sitter’s home came with two other dogs, so it was fun to have built-in playmates. The sitters were great – I did a...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
May has been a fairly quiet month, but I have been enjoying my walks in the woods. I am officially over my hesitation to walk through puddles or other water! I had a photoshoot with some other Campus Canine PADS puppies, which was a bit chaotic – I’m not...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
You can tell itβs spring because I am always chewing on some fresh blades of grass on my walks!Β Earlier in the month I went to the BC Distilled event at the Croatian Centre that PADS was fund-raising at. It was very busy and very noisy, but lots of people wanted to...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Iβve transitioned to my pink nose and lost a lot of baby teeth! Iβve been enjoying the longer days in March. However, Iβm not too excited about the rainy puddles that have been around. My raiser has been working on making me comfortable with getting my feet...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
On a sunny February day, I went to the beach for the first time. I wasn’t quite sure about getting my feet wet in the ocean, but it was sure fun to dig in the sand, and there were such interesting smells! I’m getting better at being calm when I see a dog...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I am still an early riser – 6:00 am sleeping in! I’ve had another busy month. I went on my first bus rides, went to new stores, and had my first walk in Pacific Spirit Park with my brother Loki. I can really get up and down stairs fast now, and I love...
Friday, January 14, 2022
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookTwitterGoogle+ Marvel is being raised and trained to provide life-changing independence to someone with a physical disability other than blindness or to work with a professional such as a teacher, psychologist or...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
My life changed dramatically this month with many firsts. I went to my new home with my new trainer, had my first Christmas, and experienced my first snow. I am growing fast – I’ve gained about 4 lbs and I want to get into EVERYTHING, which keeps my family...
