Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are delighted to introduce our newest Accredited Facility Dog Team – Judy and PADS Norquay of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police!Β Judy shared with us: “In the few weeks we have been working together, Norquay has proven to be very popular with the...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are so proud to announce Norquay has passed his pre-placement testing and will start team training soon with his new person. Norquay will be doing his rounds and saying goodbye to the people to who he means the most, including his trainer. He will be having loads...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
NorquayΒ had a relaxed October! Norquay’s always been a laid-back guy, and he’s proven that again when his sitters brought home a PADS puppy to raise. Norquay and the puppy have gotten along swimmingly. And Norquay is definitely showing her the ropes on how...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Norquay has had a good September being trained on and off-site between his sitter and his handler! He is enjoying all the field trips and all the people he meets. Norquay prefers a quieter environment and really likes laying quietly with his people while watching the...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
NorquayΒ this month worked with different Advanced sitters. He was able to experience some new surroundings and worked on his durations. He liked to run day-to-day errands with his sitters. He is very attentive and helpful. Skills being learned:Β Refining his already...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Norquay had some fun in the sun last month! He’s always been a bit of a sleepier guy who spends his time sunbathing in the yard in his spare time. Norquay and his handler have gone on a few fun field trips this month, like the New West Quay and Central Park.Β He...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This monthΒ NorquayΒ took some time to check in on all the skills he’s learned and what else he might need to learn. He sure has learned a lot! Norquay finds that there’s always lots to learn and practice, so when it’s time to rest, Norquay naps hard....
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
It’s me again and back for another pupdate. I’ve been keeping myself and my handler busy this month with all the learning I want to do. We’re focusing on all my fun skills in class, and I can’t wait to show them off in person. We’re still...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Hi friends! I’m so sorry I’ve been away for so long. I’ve had a whirlwind of life the last few months, and I’m totally enjoying my time at Puppy University! It’s totally a paw-ty! I’ve made a ton of new friends, and I love to learn...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Norquay has been working hard and playing hard at school with his friends and handlers. He is picking up new skills daily with his person at school and is always ready to go to work. Norquay really enjoys his nap times and going to the mall and restaurants. Everyone...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Norquay has been enjoying working and being around his handler and loves his play breaks with Robbie and Sven. He loves using his big brain to try and learn new skills. He’s really great at his duration down, and he just falls asleep! Norquay enjoys going to the...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
WOWEE I have had a whirl-wind few months! I’ve had a lot of fun camping, hiking, gardening and running around with my new cat-sister! Nikia and Sarah took me in right when they BOTH had just made huge job changes, but I am such a star and settled into...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has felt like forever! Every day itβs so rainy, sometimes my humans donβt even take me for walks. Most days, one of my humans works from home. I do some training in the morning, then sleep on his feet for a while until he moves again. When he does, it often...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was very chilly. I got to play in the snow three times; once was with Lisa my fun puppy sitter! I did lots of fire place cuddles and lap cuddles but I could always use more snuggles. For Christmas I got a new bathrobe but I still need to grow a bit more so...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I gave my raisers a bit of a startle this month when I did my “Gumby” pose – they had never seen a pup pretzel quite this well. We are doing lots of training in the woods.Β I don’t let those distracting chipmunks get between me and my kibble...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I hung up my vest in order to #flattenthecurve, but I am still dressing up in my yellow vest and beau tie to train at home, one of my new skills is “perch”.Retired PADS breeding dog Halo likes to join Velvet and my training sessions, but she gets bored if...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Norquay had some nice outings in vest early March before the #stayhome went into effect. We did a little photo shoot at Point Grey; clearly it went on too long as Norquay started to display his famous side eye, a.k.a. “I am not impressed” look! Then he...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I arrived in Vancouver just in time for retired PADS dog Halo’s 8th birthday, apparently I am the life of the party. I realize I have a lot to learn, but hopefully I outgrow my nickname “WrongWayNorquay” soon. I was farm sitting recently and learned...
