Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
AFD Team Serrano are bringing light wherever they go on the Sunshine Coast! Here’s an update from Serrano’s handler Christine: “Serrano joined Powell River Police Victim Services in October of last year. Although he has only been my partner for a...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Sweet Serrano has got a job! Thank you to the village of volunteers, donors, and trainers that prepared him for his career as an Assistance Dog: Breeder Caretakers: Sharlene Syer and Lee Magis Puppy-Raiser: Emma Hedman Advanced Sitters: Sarah Gallagher and Jill Kaczur...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Serrano has completed his Pre-Placement Testing this month! He is such an easy dog to bring on any field trip, and he lives for meeting new people and showing off both his goofy and gentle, calm side. He’s also been on some targeted field trips this month in an effort...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Serrano had a very productive month in August! He has been putting in a lot of effort to prepare for his Pre-Placement Testing and has also been enjoying various field trips. In his downtime, Serrano enjoys regular hiking, playing with his favourite buddies, and...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Serrano has continued training on Emma’s string through July and has put many pieces together in preparation for Public Access Testing. Serrano is a delightful little guy to bring on any field trip. He is always counted on to keep his loose leash while walking...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Serrano has had an entertaining month! He’s been moved on to Margaret’s string of dogs with help from Advanced Trainer Emma to work with him while his usual Trainer, Lisa, has been off. Serrano is a joy to live and work with. He is excellent at making new friends and...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Serrano loves his adventures with his Advanced Sitter, but running into a bear ten feet from him standing up on two legs growling this month was frightening. Thankfully everyone got away safely. And it was significant learning about being “Bear Aware.” for...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Serrano is working on having great foot movement and improved obedience and confidence. His favorite thing to do is pick up various objects and earn kibble. At first, he watched the other dogs inquisitively and quietly on his bed as other dogs learned skills, but now,...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Serrano has moved to Lisa’s string of dog trainees in Chilliwack and is settling in and enjoying his new sitter’s places. Between all the hiking and hanging with his new cat friends, he has a full life training and enjoying his time off. We look forward to getting to...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Serrano had a great start to 2023 and celebrated the new year with great hikes on Bowen Island. While waiting for his return to Advanced Training, Serrano was a wonderfully settled office pup during the week and an adventurer on the weekends. He said so long to his...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Serrano has had an interim interruption to his advanced training and transitioned to a longer-term sitting arrangement in December. This became a fantastic opportunity for urban life exposure during a busy month. Serrano was able to accompany me to work, where he...
Monday, November 21, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Serrano was as cool as a cucumber on his first day at Puppy-U! Serrano is the sleepiest puppy I’ve ever met but was still mildly interested in his new classmates, sights and sounds. Serrano is the best boy and makes fast friends with pretty much anyone. He...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Yay for summer! Serrano is loving the beautiful weather and spending as much time outside as possible. He is such a nice easy boy to live with and a joy to train! Submitted by: Emma...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! December sure is a busy month! Serrano had many new adventures this month. His first snow was definitely a highlight. He has thoroughly enjoyed becoming a proper farm dog. He moves around the chickens, ducks, goats, and horses...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October has been a lot of fun! The weather has turned colder, which means we’re spending more time indoors, and Serrano has had to adjust to more downtime, which suits him just fine. We went to the Okanagan for Thanksgiving and had a great time going for hikes...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was a busy month, Especially toward the end! One important day was Sept 28, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. I got to attend an event at UBC where I was on my best behaviour! I even was allowed to greet and snuggle with attendees, which I thoroughly...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was VERY exciting! I got a backstage pass to hang out with the Superdogs at the PNE! I’m told I was a VERY good boy. It was very interesting to watch all the crazy antics of the dogs there, but I’m still pretty comfortable keeping things more...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I got to meet a horse! I wasn’t sure if he was safe at first but my raiser helped me to see that I was in control of how close we got which gave me the confidence to investigate my new friend. I’m also learning more obedience cues which...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
My first Pupdate! June has been a fun month of new experiences (movie theatre, grocery stores, horse barn, apartment buildings, dog sport competitions etc). I’m learning all about the big wide world and my place in it. I have a big family of dog siblings who are...
