Friday, July 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that ZEN and his primary partner successfully completed their Team Training this month. They are currently working through their 45-day probation period and when that is complete, they will officially be members of the PADS 2021...
Friday, July 2, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that ZEN has passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go Zen! Zen and his client will start team training in July. Zen really lives up to his name; he is a steady calming presence wherever he goes,...
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
ZEN is doing very well in advanced training and has spent much of this month working with Margaret in preparation for pre-placement testing. Zen is a steady and very lovable guy, and he loves working with kids! We are investigating all the different potential...
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
ZEN spent this month working with an experience advanced sitter offsite. He also accompanied Margaret on some PADS client follow ups. Zen particularly thrived when visiting local schools; he loves the kids, and they love him! In the next month or so, Zen will be...
Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
ZEN is such a steady dog! His raiser should be very proud of all the foundational work they have done with Zen; Zen’s loose leash walking and basic obedience are lovely! Zen charms everyone he meets and particularly likes being able to support the people he knows...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We welcomed ZEN into the Burnaby advanced training crew this month! Zen has been spending his time getting to know his trainer Margaret and spending lots of time with Margaret or an experienced advanced sitter, building on the lovely foundations he learned in Puppy...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well it’s 2021 and I’m excited to see what the new year has in store. So far so good. I got to meet my little nephew, Talbot, this month. He is a real sweet little guy and he loves to play. I went cross country skiing this month and it was super fun. I ran...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Finally more snow! I just love running and playing in the white stuff. I went snowshoeing this month and when I went off the packed trail, the snow was super deep. What a workout! I also got to go with Alanna, my first raiser, to help her with some sort of...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, guess who’s two? I am, and so is my sister Karma! We got together for a fun playdate/hike followed by pupcakes to celebrate our birthday. I have been keeping busy making sure my basic skills stay sharp. This month I have worked hard on staying settled...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, things just keep changing out there! At the beginning of the month, we would go out into the warm sunshine and now it is much cooler when we go for our walks. I am definitely a guy who prefers the cooler weather and my energy has increased noticeably. I have...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Another month of fun in the sun! I have been on a lot of hikes, swims, and some really fun play dates. I also notice that I am putting my cape on a lot more often and heading out to stores as well as other public places. I am usually really attentive to my people,...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Whew! It has been really hot out there this month. I am not a big fan of the heat, but I have been able to visit lots of lakes and creeks to cool myself off. I also enjoy splashing in my kiddie pool in the backyard. We went camping this month and I got to go...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Things seems to be changing a bit. I notice that when I put my cape on, sometimes I get to go out on an errand. My public skills are still pretty good but may just need a little refreshing. Sometimes I let my nose get the better of me and try to take a quick sniff of...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This has been a fun month! I have been doing lots and lots of hiking on great trails and have had some super fun playdates with other puppies. When I am walking off leash with just my people, my recall is terrific. They say that I am really “reliable”...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I did a lot of walking and hiking this month. I have been to many different trails and sniffed a lot of great smells. Sometimes I get to run free and sniff, and sometimes I walk on the leash. I haven’t been able to play with the dogs that we see along the way...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
What a difference a few weeks can make. I began this month learning about the smells, sights, and sounds of my new town. I got to go to lots of places and had play dates with other PADS pups, but now, I just stay home. Sometimes I play in the yard or go for walks in...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have been in my new home for almost two weeks now and I think I am starting to get used to my new routines. We have been doing lots of loose leash walking and my new people say that I am excellent. We also do some off-leash walking and I have been working really...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Happy New Year everyone! Zen had a great start to 2020. He is excited for what the year has in store for him and his other PADS friends. He is working hard on building his durations and has come along really well on tucking in his “heel” command with no...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Zen spent December getting ready for the holidays and spent some time with our Okanagan Coordinator. His predecessor, Yahtzee was back in the Okanagan for the holidays and Zen was happy to see him. We are working on leash pressure in public, building durations, and...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Zen is doing really well and turned 1 this month! He was also neutered and is recovering well from the surgery. We are working on increasing his durations and not sniffing during walks. Submitted By: Alanna...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Zen had a great time attending graduation this month. After, we had Yahtzee stay with us for a couple days while we were in Vancouver. He also had a mini family reunion with his mom, Evie, and sister, Lotus. Then it was on to getting ready for Halloween and dressing...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month we are working on increasing Zen’s durations and not breaking his sit. This is an important skill for service dogs. To pass the public access test, the dogs must hold a series of positions for a varied amount of time. Even when there are distracting...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Zen is doing very well and had a great summer. PADS Dodger came over and stayed for a few days. Zen played Chess with Rico, met for some play dates, and had a field trip to the Armstrong fair with his sister (Karma) and PADS Yahtzee. We are working on personal space...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Zen is eight months old and coming along really nicely. We went on a holiday to Alberta and stopped by PADS Calgary for some training and classes. He did great with travelling and meeting new friends along the way. We are working on leash pressure, sit/heel, and...
