Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are thrilled to announce Maverick and his partner Diane as an Accredited Facility Dog team! When asked about his impact on her school, Diane writes, “Maverick has filled so many roles in our class. He is a best friend and a peacemaker, bringing a sense of...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
2022 is already starting off with great news!Β MaverickΒ has been matched with a client. We are excited to announce that Maverick will be gearing up for team training with his new partner in the near future. His trainer Miranda is very grateful to the amazing community...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce thatΒ MaverickΒ has passed his pre-placement testing! Way to go Maverick! We are looking forward to seeing Maverick begin his forever job as an amazing Accredited Facility Dog! His trainer Miranda and the PADS advanced training staff are...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MaverickΒ has been working hard this month. This excellent boy has been going on a lot of field trips and helping to make everyone he meets feel better in the process! He has been adding his own special flair to all his cute tricks and continues to be the life of the...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MaverickΒ is working hard towards being an Accredited Facility Dog and is getting very close to completing his public access test. His future person will be very lucky to have such a lovely working dog. Maverick has been spending some time helping be an exemplary demo...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MaverickΒ is really settling in and getting into the fun parts of advanced training, where we focus on the basics and take those skills on the road. We are also taking advantage of the lovely fall weather and enjoying taking training on the road to outdoor locations...
Friday, September 3, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MAVERICK has been exploring his career options this month. This happy fellow has been going out on lots of field trips with his classmates and is working very hard on his obedience foundations. He is also learning new skills like giving a person the best hug they have...
Friday, July 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Welcome to the Calgary advanced training team, MAVERICK! This handsome guy is equal parts sweet and goofy. Heβs settled into his new routine and is loving his free play time with his new training mates as well as learning new skills. Miranda is very impressed with him...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Maverick is now 21 months. He is always on the go – walking, skiing or going to work with Brian. Maverick is doing great out in public. He is very attentive to me when we are out, however, if he sees a dog he always wants to go say hi. As you can see in the...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Maverick loves the snow!Β He is now 20 months old. He is thriving while out in the public with his cape on. His loose leash walking has improved so much! Submitted by: Jackie...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
I am 15 month old, and getting big, my mom says – almost 70 lbs.It still feels like summer weather, so I am swimming and I get to go golfing, too.I have met a few PADS friends. I really like playing with them.I am working hard on going for walks with them and...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Summer is a great time of year!I love to swim and ride in a golf cart. I spend all day with my family; they always take me with them.I see lots of birds swimming in the water. I really want to jump in the water and join them, but my mom says the ducks would not like...
Thursday, August 6, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi! I am 1 year old now. My raiser says that I am growing into a great dog. We have been spending a lot of time outside doing activities like hiking, swimming, boating, and just hanging around on the dock. Submitted By: Jackie...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
I have started to wear my cape again. It is fun going out with my raisers more and more. I love when they go golfing because I get to ride in the golf cart and look at all the interesting things.Β I often see marmots, but I am good – I do not jump out of the...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
April has been a month of training from home with a few car rides.Β I am looking forward to getting to go into stores again. I have been working on going to my bed when the doorbell rings or when someone comes to the door.Β I really want to see who is there because I...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month started with a couple of trips to the mountains.Β It was fun going for hikes and getting to run around.Β Now we only go for walks around the block, but my raiser says my loose leash walking has gotten really good, because we are practicing lots.Β I miss...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
February was a fun month! I love the snow. My raisers took me to the mountains several times. I am becoming a little rambunctious and like to run around. My raiser is working on my leash walking skills. Submitted By: Jackie...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
I am 7 months old now. Everyone keeps saying I have gotten so big, but I still feel small next to my best bud, Kona. I love to snuggle with Kona; he shares his bed and toys with me. My raisers went away for a week and I got to hang out with Cathy and her...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
What a crazy month! My raisers and I moved to a new house. I was not sure what was happening because every day for two weeks we would go back and forth to each house, but finally we stopped going to the old house. I was introduced to a Christmas tree, and I never...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
I am now five months old and I am getting braver and like to explore. The snow is so much fun; I put my nose in it and sniff around like crazy. I think that is my favorite thing to do. My mom took me to Spruce Meadows Christmas Market and PADS was given a $20,000...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
My name is Maverick and I am 4 months old. I have been learning lots this past month, including toilet training! I can even “Better Go” over a storm drain now! (My raiser gets so excited every time I pee over a grate.) Β I am also pretty good at sitting and...
