Pupdates Archive

Nellie | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Time is flying, and summer is around the corner. Nellie is half a year old, and she is doing great in many ways. She can understand some words, and she tries hard to stay in her kennel when she is not sleepy! Submitted...

Jingle II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Jingle II has been busy with PADS events again this month. She attended a photoshoot for EVO, one of the sponsors. She was very popular with the photographers! Jingle had her first long trip on the Sky Train this month! She went to the WhiteCaps game, where she...

Dot II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi everyone! Training is going very well this month, and I’ve been working hard — and playing hard — every step of the way. Loose‑leash walking is feeling really strong now, so my raiser and I have been upping the ante with longer, more challenging adventures. One of...

Patsy | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Patsy is getting bigger! She’s a very tiny puppy but has a formidable and confident personality. This month, Patsy got together with her mom, Perry, and her breeder caretaker family. She got so many hugs and kisses! She got her vaccinations. She even got to go to a...

Maren | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

April was only slightly less wintry than March in Calgary. Fortunately, Maren has no problem playing in the snow. The snow subsided enough for a play date with her buddies Astro and Chorcha, always a fun time for everyone. Maren accompanied us to an appointment at the...

Gaffer | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Gaffer had a quick trip to the vet that turned out to be nothing. He had his GD Bart test and passed with flying colours. He went for his eye exam, and we are happy to report that he does not need glasses. He has been doing fantastically at the elementary school where...

Hudson II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

April started with a BANG! (Well, for the astronauts, anyway.) – It was cool to watch on TV as I sat back and had my nails trimmed, all four feet. Happy to report no body handling or sensitivity issues here. I spent time on the Lower Mainland and Vancouver...

Agnes II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Agnes is a wonderfully spirited puppy. She loves people and is becoming more comfortable with other dogs. She loves training and catches on to new cues very quickly. This month she has been to baseball games, hockey practices, a field trip at Burnaby Lake, a field...

Rufous | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Rufous has passed all his testing and has been matched with a client! He has completed Team Training! Way to go Rufous! We are incredibly thankful for your support of Advanced Dog Rufous. Advanced training location: West CoastSubmitted by: Jade, Apprentice...

Quinoa | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Quinoa has passed all her testing and has been matched with a client! She hopes to complete Team Training in the next few weeks! Keep up the good work Quinoa! We are incredibly thankful for your support of Advanced Dog Quinoa. Advanced training location: West...

Poppy III | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Poppy has passed all her testing and has been matched with a client! She has completed Team Training! Way to go Poppy! We are incredibly thankful for your support of Advanced Dog Poppy III. Advanced training location: West CoastSubmitted by: Jade, Apprentice...

Cruiser | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hello Sunshine! I have found the amazingness of sleeping in sun puddles this month. April was a super busy and fun month with lots to see and places to visit! I started out the month going on my first Guide camping trip, which included my first ferry, first time...

DK | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

DK has passed all his testing and has been matched with a client! He has completed Team Training! Way to go DK! We are incredibly thankful for your support of Advanced Dog DK. Advanced training location: West CoastSubmitted by: Jade, Apprentice...

Bubba II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month brought lots of settling while the human studied, an easter photoshoot, plenty of trail walks and puppy play dates, and a few nights spent with a sitter (for which I was wonderful, of course). At the beginning of April, I dressed up as the cutest bunny to...

T-Bone | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, we had 2 great field trips, one to Burnaby Park and the other to IKEA. It was great to walk with my classmates and see how we are progressing in our training. Submitted by: Joanne...

Goose II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Goose is such a happy and eager puppy to raise. He loves to learn new things and catches on quite quickly. He loves going to the beach, swimming and splashing in the water. He is always happy and a big love-bug. Submitted by: Lisa...

Chorcha | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

April was a month of many firsts for me. I went on an airplane for the first time, I saw my first swimming pool, I went to a restaurant that had a menu for dogs and I went to a big gym. Easter was fun and Astro and I spread joy at the hospital. We escaped yet another...

Bowie II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

What an absolute pleasure it has been having Bowie here for the past couple of months! He is the sweetest boy and loves being “the little spoon” when cuddling with Jones. This dog has no personal space issues!!! His big heart and gentle temperament were struggling to...

Shyloh | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Shyloh has been out and about this month, with new visits to a winery, some garden centres and an outdoor music event, where she settled very well. She has been improving on her dog distraction and had a fun meet-up with some other PADS dogs and retired dogs. They...

Stetson II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

🐾 Hi friends. Stetson here! 🐾 This month has been full of fun and learning. Meeting up at the mall with another PADS puppy for some socialization practice turned out to be a great learning opportunity for me. Being that close to my puppy friend was...

Casey | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Casey went through his first car wash this month – as a passenger in the car! – and did well. He attended another dance competition and was exceptional once again. There are still signs of puppy behaviour, especially when he meets up with other dogs and...

Seven II | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

April has been pretty quiet cuz I am in heat. Lots of short walks in the neighbourhood, but no off-leash romps at the puppy park, which I REALLY miss. Hopefully, I will be back to normal soon! Lying in the sun on the patio has been GREAT!!!! Submitted by: Barb and...

Drax | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Drax completed his pre-placement testing and has been matched! He has completed his studies and is embarking on a career as a Hearing Dog! He will begin his journey with a client this summer, and we are so excited! Thank you to Drax’s village – he can’t...

Tattor | April 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

April started with one last round of snow, but it wasn’t long before spring began to show itself. And with spring came Easter! Tattor watched with great curiosity as her little humans donned bunny ears and hunted for eggs in all sorts of weird and wonderful...