Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira had lots of fun this month, starting it off with a trail walk with her pal PADS Daisy and two advanced boys, PADS Puzzle and PADS Toad. Saphira has been training lots, getting ready to go into advanced training next month and loves to mentor her buddies, PADS...
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira had a good start to the month, playing with her friends, PADS Daisy and PADS Bryn, in the forest, and mentoring her new pal, PADS Royal, who likes to use Saphira as a pillow. The second half of the month was quieter as she got spayed. She wasn’t very...
Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira is a great pup and is doing well with all her training. She struggles sometimes with her duration, so we are working on that. But she did very well at a luncheon in a ballroom at the Waterfront Hotel, walked through the buffet with her human, no problems, and...
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira continues to do well with her training. This month, she went to the gym with her raiser, and she settled and was intrigued by what the humans were doing, but didn’t move from her spot. And of course, she dressed up for Halloween, but she wasn’t...
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira got to go on vacation this month with her pal PADS Daisy, and they had a wonderful time running on the beach and posing for pictures. Pictures by Nicole Schnapp Submitted by: Cindy...
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira had some new adventures this month. She got to visit and represent PADS at the Vancouver Police Museum with her friend, PADS Puzzle. They got to explore all sorts of different things, including a morgue and a jail cell. She and Puzzle also enjoyed some...
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira got to spend some time with her buddy, PADS Towhee, this month, and they loved playing and cuddling together. Saphira loves training and is working on her duration and stacking skills. Her kryptonite is still food on the floor, so we continue to work on her...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira had a little quieter month as she experienced her first heat. She was not impressed with her “fancy pants” and would rub herself on any surface she could find to try to get them off. She did have some fun with her, PADS Daisy, and neighbour dog,...
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira had another month full of adventures and continues to do well with her training. She is working on her default leave-it as she is quick to “help” her raiser any time a kibble is dropped, but she is getting better. She helped her raiser finish her...
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira had some new experiences this month. She went with one of her raisers on a beach vacation and did very well being off-leash on the beach. We have been working on her engagement and loose leash walking, and both are coming along. She is helping her raiser do...
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira continues to be a happy pup who enjoys learning new tasks. She likes to be close by unless she has been asked to “bed.” She will be moving on to another co-raiser in February. I will miss her terribly, but I will touch base as often as I can. The photo is of...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira continues to be an eager learner. She loves being wherever I am and has trouble maintaining “bed”. She is a love bug. Submitted by:...
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira is a great pup who learns quickly. She is “chill” and easy to take out into the public. Training is just starting, and I look forward to guiding her to her goal as a great assistance dog. Submitted by:...
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Enjoying taking on another pup. Saphira is a sweet girl who is learning quickly. She kennels well, settles quickly in the car and enjoys accompanying us at restaurants. Off to a great start! Submitted by:...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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