Friday, February 17, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations to our newest Service Dog Team – Willy and PADS Turbo! We asked Willy to share with us how having Turbo has changed his life. “Wow. I can’t believe it’s already been almost 3 months since Turbo joined our family. Bringing with...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Great news!Β TurboΒ has found his person this month! He and his person have started team training and are eagerly working on completing their formal learning together. A huge congratulations to all of the volunteers and the many various supporters he has had throughout...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month’s exciting news is thatΒ TurboΒ has completed preplacement testing and is ready to be matched as a service dog. This sweet guy will make a fabulous partner for his future person. In the meantime, we are taking advantage of the warm weather. I am...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Summer isnβt all vacations for Turbo; heΒ has been really drilling down on his service dog skills and working on practicing with other handlers. However, even work can be fun! Turbo was lucky enough to be able to enjoy taking his work on the road and train out in the...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Turbo is a huge fan of summertime because summertime means getting outdoors! And while he is getting plenty of self-care doing the things that he loves, like going for walks and playing with his dog friends at the park, he is also working hard with his trainer...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
TurboΒ has been exploring his career options this month. This happy fellow has been going on many field trips with his classmates and working very hard on his obedience foundations. He is also learning new skills like posting in front or behind his trainer Miranda. His...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
June has been an exciting month in Advanced training β Calgary has had a few new faces added to the crew. HandsomeΒ TurboΒ has taken to university life like a fish to water! Heβs proving to be smart, sweet, and eager to learn. When heβs not showing off all of the hard...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Turbo got a new brother this month as we added PADS Trek, a part of the family. He is very happy to have another dog around and has been teaching Trek some of the elements of our daily routine. He is a very happy boy and can be a little jealous of sharing all the...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Turbo has been having a lovely fall. He has enjoyed lots of long walks and playing in the leaves and loves to go for little swims in the creek nearby. He is so well-mannered and constantly impresses people with his patience and duration. He listens well and is eager...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
We spent the month of August driving through BC, where we could spend long days by the lake. Turbo enjoyed lots of swimming time, new hikes and was very comfortable in a variety of new homes.He visited the PADS campus when staying with a sitter in Vancouver and was an...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Turbo is setting in nicely at his new home in Calgary. He is happy to have lots of time to play outside. We have managed to go on several hikes. Turbo loves to explore new places alongside his person. We both started working at a new office, and all are doing well in...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Turbo has enjoyed some time at the cabin in Waterton Park over the Christmas break. He has also been having fun walking in the snow. Winter is his favourite season! He is working on duration in his commands, specifically “stand” and “bed” as...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Turbo is very sweet and loves to please. He has been working on loose leash walking, proper mechanics in his basic positions and how to ignore distractions. He is a very kind and gentle dog and he is constantly complimented on his wonderful behaviour for such a young...
