Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko had a visit to Whistler this month. He tried riding the gondola to the top of the mountain. He was very calm, and other people in the gondola loved him! With the warmer weather, Zuko has been out to Buntzen Lake, where he’s had a field day with other pups...
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
With the warmer weather, Zuko has enjoyed some outings with other PADS dogs at Buntzen Lake. He’s had a great time off, tugging on sticks with other dogs and splashing in the lake. This month, Zuko attended the PADS class of 2024 graduation. He was calm and...
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko had a fabulous visit with his brother Aang for a whole week this month! He was so happy to have his brother stay with him. They had lots of romps, but they also helped each other with more serious training. It was a good time! Zuko attended the PADS booth at the...
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko continued to work on his loose-leash walking skills. He practiced his downs with duration, even with distractions, and he’s doing quite well. It’s a good thing he practiced, as he had a field trip to Starbucks this month where he needed to quietly lay...
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko had company this month as we were sitting PADS Allen for a few weeks. They enjoyed each other’s company and had lots of playtime. When they got too rambunctious in the house, the bed cue came in handy, and it was time out on their beds for a bit. It snowed...
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was Zuko’s birthday month! He celebrated with his brother, PADS Aang and his special friend, PADS Tobias. They had a nice walk together, followed by some time to romp in the enclosed dog park. Afterwards, we all enjoyed some time at the coffee shop, where...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko has had a busy and festive month. He had a trip to Whistler, where he experienced snow for the first time. He felt it was great to sniff and to romp in! Upon seeing his first snowman, Zuko gleefully grabbed the snowman’s carrot nose! With some gentle...
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko has enjoyed some long walks amongst the last of the fall leaves this past month. He has improved with his big distraction with blowing leaves! He had a very nice visit with the sitters early this month. It seems that he took it all in stride and was quite...
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko has enjoyed some nice hikes along the trails where he loves all the fallen leaves this time of year. Zuko attended the PADS Makers Market this month where he got to see a lot of other PADS dogs. He was very impressed by the merchandise there, especially...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko has been working on his off-leash training, his perch cue and his sit/down duration. Those blowing leaves are a real distraction for Zuko. They’re so much fun to chase! A highlight for Zuko this month was the Terry Fox Run. Zuko enjoyed seeing all the...
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko continued to enjoy the summer this month. He had a camping trip to Hornby Island, where he slept in a tent, had nice walks on the beach and did a little kayaking. He was very calm and accepting of these new events. It was also Zuko’s first time on BC...
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko started off July celebrating Canada Day at Coquitlam’s Town Centre. He sported a Canadian flag on his leash and enjoyed his first trip on the SkyTrain. The train was no problem for Zuko! He got lots of attention at the celebration and even saw his brother,...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko’s month has been full of training, playing and growing! He has been working on his off-leash skills and his recall. He loves to run back to us for his “puppy puppy” recall. Zuko enjoys getting out on the trails, and he does very well off-leash,...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko has been busy this month spreading his joy around. He attended the Maple Ridge RCMP detachment for Mental Health Week where the staff and police were so happy to meet him! Zuko’s presence was greatly appreciated by the patrons of the Coquitlam Legion this...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko warmed his new raisers’ home in mid-March. Since then, he’s been very busy with learning about his new surroundings and growing bigger. He really enjoys his puppy toys and loves to have his belly rubbed, especially first thing in the morning! Zuko has...
