Pupdates | PADS

Momo II | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I started out the month with my old raiser as my new raiser was away for a few days – it was really nice to see them again and follow the familiar routine. Then I settled in nicely at my new home, where one of my favourite things is to look out the front window...

Blazer II | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Blazer was very excited to be back to weekly in-person puppy classes. He knows where he is the moment we step out of the car, and he can’t wait to get inside and greet all of his friends! Because of this, he’s had quite a few lessons in staying calm. He hasn’t quite...

Toffee | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, we got to go to a White Caps game at BC Place. Really good fun cuz I got to meet other pups and lots of people. We also went to the magic forest at UBC with Chloe. I managed to stay out of the puddles, and Barb was very happy. Submitted by: Barb and...

Teenie | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

It’s Teenie from Parker’s July 2024 litter here. What a great month it has been for meeting other dogs. The other morning, long before sunrise, a loud bell rang and rang and rang in my apartment building. I let my raiser carry me down many flights of stairs and...

Puzzle | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

A normal November, no such thing! The first two weeks were spent in isolation while recovering from kennel cough, but the days got even quieter after PADS Gem II met and moved in with her raisers. That probably helped both to recover faster, as they were...

Gadget | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I have been sitting Gadget for a 5 week sit. Her growth over this period has been fun to watch. She’s a focused pup, eager to learn and is definitely all things puppy. We’ve had a lot of fun socializing with her around the neighbourhood, going to cafes and hockey...

Dolce | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Dolce has had a busy November. He turned 1 year old, and his raiser treated him to a new collar and toy. He attended a Christmas Craft Fair and did very well with the large crowd there. He sat patiently while his raiser checked out a vendor. He spent a few days...

Sokka | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Sokka continues to grow and learn. He has learned my routine, is relaxed at the office and is an expert at taking the elevator. When we go to the community centre he is not phased by small children, and this week, we had a toddler come up to us and pet him while he...

Bentley II | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

We have had a few firsts this month. After getting his 16-week shots, we went to a dog park for the first time. He went to a sitter for a few hours while I wasn’t feeling well, and he met a cat for the first time. We went to the PADS Christmas party, and he...

Mushu | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, my raiser took me downtown to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver where I was part of the CKNW Kids Fund day! We were up on the stage with the broadcaster while they talked about all the good things PADS does, and I behaved so well, I lay down quietly the whole...

Goji | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, I got to see my mama at the PADS volunteer’s holiday party! We also took in baby Everest to get her familiar with my human before they fly to Toronto together, so she can start service dog school there. Submitted by:...

Orbit | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hello! Hello! I turned one this month! It is big news, I know, and I feel more mature and showing my raiser that I really can take on everything that the world has to offer. I am proving that no matter where we go, I can be the best companion, whether it is shopping...

Myra | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Lil Miss Myra came bouncing into our lives on November 22 when she headed out from her breeder caretaker home (which also happened to be my house!). We have a fantastic co-raising team that will be able to get Myra kickstarted on her PADS training adventure. But to...

Roku | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

November has been an active month for Roku. He was active in two birthday parties, restaurant visits, a movie theatre, and so many parks. He displays beautiful manners at home and in public. Roku loves people and animals and is eager to meet everyone and every animal...

Billie II | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Billie has been busy the past couple of months going to work with her raiser at an elementary school part-time. She’s always very excited to see the students, but everyone has been quite respectful and are learning that they cannot touch her. Billie settles...

Cynder | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Cynder has had a busy month exploring new things, meeting new people and learning new skills. She went to her first Christmas market and saw lots of fun things and people. She is getting very comfortable riding in the car and is big enough to jump into the front on...

Tio | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Tio has had a busy month again. He has been to two events at UBC organized by Campus Canines. He is happy to lie down and be stroked by many people at once. He met up with his UBC buddy Taj, and they had a wonderful reunion. He has also slept through several choral...

Aang | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Some of my PADS pals and I, got together at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre this month and hosted an information booth while the Ridge Meadows Titans had a swim meet. We met young athletes from lots of different swim teams from all over the Lower Mainland. They had...

Kiyoko | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates

At 9 weeks old, Kiyoko and her sister Chickpea came to PADS from Service Dogs Australia! They made the long journey by plane and arrived in Vancouver mid-month. Their fare and import costs were covered by CNIB. Welcome, little ones to Canada and PADS. Then, a few days...

Mickey II | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month was full of social events for me. What can I say, I’m a booked and busy guy! First, I attended a PADS event at a Vancouver Whitecaps game at BC Place. This was full of new challenges, like walking through the busy concourse with yummy food smells and lots...

Tesla | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Tesla is petite but mighty, weighing 46lbs at 10 months. She enjoyed having plenty of playtime with house guest PADS Taiga, as well as, learning to settle nicely with her. Tesla has an amazing recall, which she demonstrates perfectly at her favourite place, North...

Thunder | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Thunder came to us at the beginning of November and quickly lived up to his name. Showing us explosive moments of excitement and joy. Once those pass, he just wants to be near people and cuddle when given the chance. As excited as he can get though, he is a rock star...

Casper | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi friends! In November, I was once again a good student and attended lectures with my raiser at UBC. I’m always a super good boy. I also got to go to some fun campus canines club meetings where I saw my puppy friends and lots of humans. I got to go on some...

Hope II | November 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hope II joined the advanced training program on Catherine’s string in November and has been radiating her vibrant energy at the campus ever since. She’s a quick and enthusiastic learner, currently working on loose-leash walking around distractions...