Pupdates | PADS

Giorgio | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello all, I cannot believe that August has come and gone! We had some hot, lazy days where we simply hung out at home. In my black coat, I found the 30+C too unbearable to go outside for long. However, that didn’t get me out of my training. We are working on several...

Blair | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Ahhhhh… Glorious summer! As much as I would have LOVED to follow my raising family out to BC, I instead had the opportunity to hang out with my best buddy and PADS volunteer, Lesley. Let me tell you, she is a pro on the golf course, and she taught me all that I know....

Luigi | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

It’s summer vacation, and it might appear that we’re not doing a lot, but every day is a training day. Sometimes, it’s going to a restaurant and lying quietly under a table or going to the doctor and waiting patiently until the appointment ends....

Toffee | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Life is good in Toffee. I have really been enjoying the weather, as I get to sit on the patio in the sunshine. I also go on lots of walks with my BFF Chloe from the Hollywood Dog Litter. Submitted by: Barb and...

Tetris | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Tetris continues to display a very calm and thoughtful demeanour. She enjoyed the rest of the summer with lots of trail walks and learning to swim. She’s a very cautious swimmer but loves it when there are other labs involved. She also attended a couple of outdoor...

Korra | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Korra continues to thrive and is a happy, contented pup. She is definitely coming into her adolescence and is getting very strong. We are working with a harness to make it easier to curb her enthusiasm when she smells something interesting, or a bug is flying by. She...

Finna | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates

What a gorgeous August we had! The temperatures dropped to a comfortable level, and there weren’t any smokey skies due to wildfires. So, we made the most of it by hiking mountain trails, van camping, hanging out in the evening at various music festivals, dining out...

Zuko | August 2024

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...

Raava | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

We had some pretty warm days this August, so I was happy to stay close to home where it was cooler. I did go on some trail romps and had the best time! My training is going well. Thanks for checking in on me. Submitted by: Hilda...

Dior | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Dior had a much quieter month with her first heat finishing up and the summer heat settling in. She attended several family pool parties and was not happy that she wasn’t allowed in the pool. Every other time, she attends ‘off cape’ so that the...

Aang | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I’m growing so fast! I don’t really look like a puppy anymore. I love to hike with my raiser. She took me swimming lots too because it was so hot this month. I worked on lots of skills like spin, heel, side, leave it, go in, nice. I’m getting really,...

Aurora II | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I had the most amazing August! It felt exciting to be really getting into my teenage months and using up all of my energy in the great outdoors of BC! Whistler is my absolute favourite place to go, as there are so many trees and trails to explore. The mini putt at...

Ellis | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Ellis is a very good walker and seems to enjoy her walks. Ellis is still very much a puppy, but I think she is learning a lot! Submitted by: Warren, PADS Puppy in Training...

Momo II | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I went camping with my family plus cousins, aunties, grandma and grandpa also came – there were so many people I could socialize with. We went for walks on trails and down to the lake. I didn’t like the lake to swim in – I only dipped my feet in and...

Encore | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

My summer just kept getting better and better! I was able to stay at a cabin on Keats Island, experience Spanish Banks at low tide, travel up the Sunshine Coast and spend time with PADS sitters. As well as all of those fun times, I was able to represent PADS when I...

Antonio | August 2024

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

After careful consideration, the PADS medical team has decided that, due to Antonio’s recent medical challenges, it is best for him to transition to life as a pet. As a result, Antonio has been released from advanced training and is now available for general...

Betty II | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

What a sweet and cuddly mama Betty II! She loves to explore new trails. Little streams in the trails are her favorite. North Vancouver has so much to offer as well. Every day, you will find happy Betty at Rice Lake, Mosquito Creek, Roach Point, Windsor, Cate Park,...

Glisten | August 2024

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

Glisten has been hard at work this month, brushing up all her skills and practising her deployment skills. When she went to a dentist appointment with Ashley, Glisten did a solid duration down and some excellent “go see” meet and greets with the staff! Glisten also...

Nevada | August 2024

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

Nevada is continuing to explore mobility service skills and is loving them! He has added things like “foot,” “my lap,” and “up” to his repertoire. He has started to explore retrieving heavier dumbbells and various simple objects with different textures. Nevada has...

Waffle | August 2024

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

Waffle has really grown in his skills this month! His retrieve skills are really coming along and he is starting to be able to carry the dumbbell longer distances and is starting to add in simple objects and textures. He has been working on “foot,”...

Sparrow | Auguist 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Sparrow started the month off in heat, so not much happened this month. The Big Event was that her mom, Autumn, came for a visit for a whole day. This was by far the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to Sparrow. It took 4 hours for the two girls to settle...

Dolce | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Dolce is now 9 months old and has grown like a weed. He is a very handsome boy who enjoys attending his in-person puppy class. Dolce spent a few days with a sitter and went to work with her. He did very well and was a big hit. Dolce really enjoys his off-leash...

Wowza | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Wowza had a busy August with many outings, including a trip to the barbershop, checking out the Calgary Police Service VAST trailer and lots of walks. He is now 60 pounds, continues to learn every day, and is a very friendly boy. Wowza was very excited to be back...

Petra | August 2024

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

This month Petra spent lots of time with her sitter, where they worked hard on polishing up her obedience skills and her retrieve. Petra has also gotten some exposure to working in an office setting which has been really good for her! She continues to enjoy her time...