Pupdates Archive

Goji | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Photos below… Submitted by: Denise, PADS Puppy in Training...

Kashtin | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hello PADS Village!!! November was a great month for me ’cause I was able to spend some time with two of PADS amazing sitters. It was so much fun being with them, and I was happy to try the training work they wanted me to do. So now I can jump into the back seat...

Andie | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, I had the privilege of helping hand out poppies for the Legion, and I also attended the UBC Remembers Ceremony on Remembrance Day to show respect for those in the military who have put their lives on the line for our country. I continued to cheer for the...

Patty | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

November brought more mall outings to escape the rain and loads of Christmas events. She’s growing to be very calm and sweet in the house. She loves to bring you a toy. Outside of the house is still difficult, as there is just too much excitement in the air. Her...

Jasper III | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi! Jasper here again, and yes, it did snow at my house today, but it didn’t last, maybe next week! I’ve had a fun month, going for big walks to sniff ( I love sniffing!) and meeting people and dogs. I’ve even seen some ducks at the lake and really like watching...

Doane | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hi Folks! Another busy month for me with road trips, errands, snow, and hockey arenas! We made a trip to Lethbridge to help a family. It was Remembrance Day, so I saw lots of poppies to remember those who fought for our freedoms. I have been told that there is this...

Teenie | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Teenie had lots of outings this month. She went to the new Brentwood Mall, which is great for pups….it has fountains, places to jump on and off, lots of people, and dogs. Teenie went to Van Dusen Gardens, also a great place for PADS dogs. All the lights are going...

Meadow II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi! Mom keeps saying the months are flying by, especially cause I turned 1 this month. We had an in-person class on my birthday, and there were lots of treats handed out since 3 of us in the litter are in the same cohort. Mom & dad gave me a new toy & a pretty...

Beckett II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

November has been a good month with my raising family! We’ve started to settle into a good routine. I love to help drop the kids off at school! Then we usually get a good walk in first thing! Lots of time training and relaxing at home, running errands, and then back...

Arthur | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

November was a busy month for Arthur. We had many family members visit, and he was on his best behavior. He had a little baby puppy come to visit him named Knox, and he was so good. He just wanted to play, but Knox would run for his life when Athur went to him. Knox...

Honey IV | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

November was great because we had our first snowfall. We didn’t get a lot, but enough for me to enjoy lots of zoomies. I love it! I also had my first birthday this month and got a new toy along with some special treats. I have been to several restaurants recently...

Sturko | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

November was a pretty quiet month. I’ve been continuing to work hard at puppy class and out in public, and everyone always says I’m very handsome and well-behaved wherever we go. I turned 6 months old at the end of November, and mum says she can see hints...

Donora | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Donora spent a couple of weeks at a sitter this month … I sure did miss her company … sitter loved her as much as I do. Donora provides lots of affection and quite a few laughs … she is very entertaining … loves to play the clown but just as...

Gaffer | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Gaffer continues to be great to have around. He has become a lot more sniffy as he grows up, but he is still easy to distract from it. Numerous shopping trips to Costco, the mall, etc. He really enjoys getting out and seeing people. We take him to school, an...

Mickey II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I can’t believe it’s December already! I’m excited for my second holiday season, but before that, I’ll give you an update on what I was up to in November. The biggest news this month is that I started joining one of my raisers for their in-office days at work...

Eddie III | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Eddie is growing up so quickly. He has outgrown his baby cape and can be trusted to go on outings without having a surprise pee incident. Such a busy boy with his coffee outings, visiting a Christmas tree display, errands, and volunteering at the local visitor centre....

Golly | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Golly is new to the program, and this month she began building her mobility foundation skills. She has been working through common distractions such as interesting smells, food on the ground, and other dogs and is showing steady improvement in her focus and...

Jonsie | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

The Willow Park Litter turned 6 months old. Where did the last 16 weeks go? Poor Jonsie seems to have finally shaken off a persistent ear infection, poor guy. He continues to loose-leash walk nicely, but not consistently. He requires constant food and redirection if...

Hara | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hara is still new to advanced training, and this month has been focused on exploring which service-dog path will be the best fit for her. Right now, she is showing wonderful enthusiasm for the foundation skills of the mobility program. She approaches each session with...

Elora | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Elora had a good November. She attended a small music concert and did great. She also attended a Festival of Lights and was very good with all the children. She continued to attend her raiser’s painting classes and didn’t bark. At the end of the month,...

Drax | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Drax made excellent progress in his hearing-dog foundation skills and continued to show strong engagement during every training session. He has been building confidence in busy, noise-filled environments. A great training outing this month was our trip to...

Marsh II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Marsh participated in several AFD field trips and demonstrated steady growth. One of the highlights was his presentation at the community center on Granville Island, where he handled the environment with calm confidence. During the visit to the Granville...

Sesame | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Sesame made great progress in his mobility foundation skills. He’s been enthusiastic during training sessions and is showing growing confidence in the tasks we’ve been introducing. A big focus this month was practicing in real-world environments. We took...

Toad | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Toad continued to work on his Mobility skills and participate in field trips. While he excels with his skills, he continues to work on soliciting attention from strangers in public. Toad participated in a big field trip to YVR this month and spent the day...