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Service Dog Storm II | Client Update | November 2023

Service Dog Storm II | Client Update | November 2023

Update : Team Storm II is doing wonderfully well! Jolene gave us this update on their life together: “Storm II came into my life at the perfect time. I feel like he pulled me out of a dark hole. After my service, I was left in a pretty bad place. He has brought...
Storm II | June 2023

Storm II | June 2023

Storm II is proud to announce that he has found a job!  Whelping Homes: Linda & Ken Osada Litter: PADS Seasons Litter Sponsor: The Hamber Foundation Puppy-Raisers: Shannon Boucousis (previously Lewis Marshall, Cynthia Hlynski) Advanced Sitters: Dawn Milman and...
Storm II | April 2023

Storm II | April 2023

Storm II had another busy month in April! He shared his time between his Advanced Sitter and his Advanced Trainer. Storm is working on completing advanced training and preplacement testing. We hope to give another update about that at the end of May! Storm enjoys long...
Storm II | March 2023

Storm II | March 2023

Storm II had a busy March! He shared his time between his Advanced Sitter and his Advanced Trainer. He continues to enjoy field trips to many stores and various gyms, as well as long walks along the Fraser River and in Pacific Spirit Park. He went to a movie and slept...
Storm II | February 2023

Storm II | February 2023

Storm II continues to enjoy time with his PADS Advanced Training Sitter. He has learned to be very comfortable in his cape and is sometimes so eager to put it on that he jumps right off the ground. He continues to make weekly visits to Peak House, where the youth in...
Storm II | January 2023

Storm II | January 2023

Storm II visited Peak House, which supports BC youth and families to find freedom from problematic substance use, several times in the last three weeks. Including attending three commencement ceremonies (like a grad, but for a single youth each time). These were all...
Storm II | December 2022

Storm II | December 2022

Storm II had a great time over Christmas in Vancouver and the surrounding mountains. His sitter likes adventures just as much as he does. Storm is doing well with all things obedience and is learning the cue “hug.” Thank you again for all your support of Advanced Dog...
Storm II | November 2022

Storm II | November 2022

Storm II prefers to be naked and unincumbered by his cape. When his mind is on other things, he doesn’t mind the cape, but he is advocating support for the use of PADS bandanas vs capes. He likes his outings for the most part but has yet to be eager to attend...
Storm II | October 2022

Storm II | October 2022

After training with some amazing volunteer advanced trainers and filling his social and environmental expertise with many new experiences Storm II has landed a spot in Lisa’s home-based training center. It’s crowded and can be busy, but he is social and patient and...
Storm II | September 2022

Storm II | September 2022

Storm II has been enjoying time with his advanced sitters. He loves to cuddle and put his head in laps, especially when he thinks someone might need a little extra care. Recently Storm did some lovely “go say hi” supportive socializing at the UBC...
Storm II | August 2022

Storm II | August 2022

Storm II settled into the kennel quickly and became best friends with his kennel mate, Dash. Storm and Dash love to cuddle together when they’re tired out from playing or working. Storm has claimed the top bunk for himself. Storm had an easy week as we...
Storm II | May 2022

Storm II | May 2022

My month didn’t start off that great as I had to have surgery….nothing major; I just got neutered. BUT…I had to wear the cone of shame, and I really didn’t like that. Fortunately, I recovered quickly and was excited to take a few trips out in...
Storm II | April 2022

Storm II | April 2022

I got to go to a sitter for a few weeks this month. It was so exciting because everything was new. It was a new house where I got lots of attention because I was the only pup. Everywhere the sitter took me was new, with new smells, new places to see, and new...
Storm II | March 2022

Storm II | March 2022

My raiser got a new training table, and I’ve learned to “jump on” and “go in.” By far, my favourite is to “jump on.” Submitted by: Cynthia...
Storm | December 2021

Storm | December 2021

I turned one this month and got a special peanut butter treat. But I wouldn’t put my birthday hat on, so no picture. I’m still not thrilled with wearing my vest, so I didn’t venture out in public. I love playing in the snow, but it ended up so cold...
Storm II | July 2021

Storm II | July 2021

Mom has been working on my loose leash walking and says I’m getting much better. I still need to really work on wanting to go in the car when mom tells me as sometimes I’m quite reluctant to get in. I got to go camping with my fur sisters for the first...
Storm II | May 2021

Storm II | May 2021

Storm is growing like crazy and seems to be all legs right now and not the most coordinated dog at times. He’s working on his loose leash walking skills but sometimes forgets not to pull when he sees one of his fur friends. Submitted by: Cynthia...
Storm II | August 2022

Storm II

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