Friday, July 2, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
PAXTON joined his client in team training this month and they are now navigating the world together. When asked what her partnership with Paxton means to her, Nicole writes: “Paxton has been amazing in helping me with my day-to-day tasks. He helps me pick things...
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
PAXTON has been spending the month staying sharp with his service dog skills and learning new tasks. His skills are being worked on with alternative handlers whenever possible so he will be ready for his future client and he is perfecting skills like removing cloths...
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that PAXTON has passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go Paxton! Paxton and his client will start team training in May. This sweet guy will make a fabulous partner for his new person partner! His...
Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
PAXTON is working hard and having fun in advanced training in the run up to his preplacement testing next month. In the meantime, he is showing the new recruits the ropes and spreading smiles with his characteristic “good guy Paxton” charm. He has been keeping old...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
PAXTON is glad to be back into our regular routine and is showing great progress in the number of cues that he is learning and his ability to transfer what he already knows to other handlers. His new favorite skill is slamming door buttons like a pro. In his down...
Friday, February 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
The holidays are over and PAXTON’S New Year’s resolution involves working really hard in advanced training so that he can be ready for his future person as soon as possible. As you can see by his end of the day photo, he has been taking his resolution very seriously!...
Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We had a wonderful holiday season in PADS’ Calgary region. PAXTON enjoyed a little bit of rest and the right amount of work so that he will be sharper than ever when he gets back into training in the New Year. He told Santa that he would like some chew toys, a big...
Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
November has been a busy month for PAXTON! While COVID has meant that we are keeping our field trips at a “maintenance level” Paxton has been busy growing the foundation skills necessary to becoming a service dog. He is pretty darn happy to find out that the game of...
Friday, November 6, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month we have had the true pleasure of welcoming PAXTON into Advanced Training. This boy is sweet and gentle and a ton of fun all at the same time. He is quick to learn and eager to work. Paxton is a true credit to his raisers! Miranda has been pleased to have...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
In June, my best friend Linus and I got matching collars. Check us out. Submitted By: Troy & Madeline...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Even when the weather isn’t perfect in Calgary, I still get out and about. This is me perched on top of a big rock in Nose Hill Park. Submitted By: Troy & Madeline...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Paxton is always keeping himself busy! This month Paxton started going to work with his raiser at University of Calgary. He was the subject of a wonderful article on University of Calgary’s website. Also, Paxton’s baby brother PADSBrew was in the photo...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Paxton loves his new baby brother, Brew, from PADS Beer Litter. Little Brew sticks to him like glue! Submitted By: Madeline...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Paxton has grown to love his walks to and from work with his puppy-raiser. In the evening, he looks forward to getting home to play with his foster brother, Beau, and supervise the current renovation project. Submitted By: Troy...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Paxton’s daily routine has been to go with his puppy-raiser to work in downtown Calgary. Most of the time, they walk the entire way, but once it gets colder, sometimes they take the bus. This month, Paxton had his first bus ride, and he aced it with flying...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
September has been filled with the usual day-to-day things for Paxton, including long walks to and from work. Submitted By: Troy...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Paxton has spent August doing his daily routine of going to work. Paxton also came on a short camping trip and didn’t have an issue carrying his own backpack. Submitted By: Troy...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s been a fun month! I have been working on relaxing when I’m out in public and being alright on grates (check out this photo of me!). We also had a new arrival this month- I’m helping train rookie PADS Shale. I kind of like her- she likes to play...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I’ve been working hard on my “stand” and tucking in properly on my “heel” & “side”. When I’m not training I do love to play with my favorite bone and stuffie “Stinky”. My mom washed Stinky and...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Christmas has come and gone! After a busy month getting ready- I got to have some rest and relaxation time- with my stuffie of course! Now I’m back to work- learning to be calm and relaxed on outings (like at a restaurant or a hockey/ringette game) and ignoring...
Thursday, November 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s been a pretty great month! I got to spend some time with all kinds of puppers and sitters because my humans were out of town. I had so much fun. Our PADS sitters are AMAZING! I love playing with other puppies- it sure tuckers me out. Ringette and hockey are in...
Monday, October 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
October has been a busy month for me. It snowed at the beginning of October (yes you read that correctly) and I enjoyed the snow for about 10 minutes but then I realized it meant the grass was gone. A few days later the snow was all melted and I got my grass back! It...
Saturday, September 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
September has been a busy month for my family. They started to take me to Ringette and Hockey games (the equipment bags make nice dog beds and pillows in our vehicle!). Hammond also came back to visit. It’s nice having another dog in the house! Submitted by: Tracy...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
August has come and gone. It was a pretty great month – hanging out in the sunshine in the yard. I’m growing fast and eager to learn. I also love to be close to my peeps! Like laying on their feet when they are doing distracting things like playing with...
