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Friday, August 2, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Shah’s big outing this month was attending the Willow Park Charity Golf Tournament for 3 days. He was an irresistible hit with his large ears and full body wiggles. Most of the time was spent out on the golf course, and he had the opportunity to be handled by... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy 1st Birthday to Puzzle! We thought for sure that he was trying to catch up in size to his PADS peers. He looked bigger every time he woke up from a nap! He was so proud to stand on the scale that we didn’t have the heart to tell him that 0.8kg weight gain might... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cela became a full-time Advanced Kennel student this month and is getting used to school life. She likes to hang out with Waffle when she can and also enjoys spending playtime with Tope and Wilma. Apparently, she’s a natural at meet-and-greets, and her... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, we officially welcome Texas II into Advanced Training in Burnaby. He had a fun road trip down to Okanagan and Burnaby, where he landed a spot on Jade’s string. He is just settling in, so we are figuring out what Texas wants to do when he grows up.... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Radar II worked hard, and he passed his pre-placement test! Yay, Radar!! Radar has been tuning up all his foundations so he can be ready for a client soon. We are so proud of Radar and how far he has come. Stay tuned for the next steps in his journey!... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July was a very busy month for Quiche, as she’s been taking her AFD deployment skills on various field trips. She visited staff at the Vancouver Police Department, attended community court, browsed Burnaby Village Museum and even assisted in a day of AFD team... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Orion II has had a fantastic July, and he’s been working hard on his AFD skills. Although Orion can be overcome by excitement when greeting people, strengthening his deployment skills has helped him channel his enthusiasm more productively, and he’s... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sprinter is excited to say that she has passed her pre-placement testing! Now, she is eagerly awaiting her match! While she is waiting, she continues to work on keeping up her public access skills and special skills. Since passing her pre-placement test, Sprinter has... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Glisten has been really focusing on polishing up and refining some of her obedience this month. Things like loose leash walking off leash in the training centre and heels and sides are still tricky sometimes. She’s always happy to keep working on things! Glisten has... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
After going on lots of AFD-type trips last month, Nevada started to say he didn’t think the job was quite right for him, so he has been exploring other options. Nevada is having a blast working on targets, tug and retrieve! He is picking up on skills quickly and... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July started off with 15 minutes of the Canada Day parade in Parksville. It was really loud, so we watched from a distance and took a break in the dollar store. When we got back, I had to say goodbye to my Baby Kennel. I got a new, more roomy one. I can stretch my... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dior had a busy July. Two car trips to the Okanagan in which she once again showed herself to be a star traveller on all counts. The time spent at a lakeside resort garnered her preferential treatment as a service dog in training, except that she was not allowed in... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’ve been busy this month exploring forest trails with Raiser-Lady. I’ve encountered cows, pretend bears, new dog friends and learned to swim in a lake. The large statues of the pretend bears really scare me and I bark. But I learned to get close and do... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Canada Day! Reece went down to Steveston Salmon Festival. Enjoyed the Parade & was okay when she heard the bagpipes playing. Submitted by: Jen... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, Steller is having a full day today! He took his 1st plane trip this morning, and it was like having a movie star onboard. He impressed many passengers and crew with his mature if somewhat goofy, behaviour at times. The plane was small, full and very cramped,... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Tetris has been enjoying her summer with several outings. She had a Calgary road trip to visit friends and demonstrated excellent house manners in a new environment. She spent time around some young and older children and was very gentle and well-mannered. She has had... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hazel continues to work on all of her skills, getting ready for advanced training. The hot weather affects some of the training, as we need to keep pups safe. She loves her off-leash walks in the evening, practicing her recalls. Submitted by:... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Towhee had a busy month. In addition to her regular training, she got to train in some new places and meet some new and old friends. She went to Bard on the Beach to see Twelfth Night and would highly recommend it to other pups and their raisers, sitters or clients.... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
July was a month of birthday parties and a holiday in Vernon with paddle boarding and swimming for me and water skiing and surfing for my raisers. It was a glorious time with dogs to play with, hikes in the area and lots of nap time. I had play dates with my buddy... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Hey everyone, Jones here with my July update. This month has been filled with celebrations, exciting news, and plenty of adventures, so let me fill you in on all the fun I’ve had. I kicked off the month in style by celebrating Canada Day on July 1st. The weather was... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Happy birthday, Finian! It seems like only a few months ago, Finian was a tiny, adorable pup. Now at twelve months, while still adorable, Finian is one of the biggest pups in his class. Finian is strong and smart. He loves to learn, and he learns quickly. This month,... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hope has had a fun summer so far. She has been on ferry rides to Pender Island and went to a sitter with dog friends for a while. She had a friend come and stay as well. He is a smaller, older dog who is not as energetic. She tried to get him to play. Sometimes, she... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a wonderful month with a sitter while my raiser was away. We did many things like going to the supermarket, school, parks and even a swimming pool. Thanks so much for checking up on me. Photos Submitted by: Vicky, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We had a very special guest this month. One of my raiser’s previous PADS pup, Apple, came to visit. She gets couch privileges, and I was a good boy and stayed off the couch and on my bed. Here are some pictures of me being good around another dog! I’m the pup on... Read more
Alma
Andie
Angel III
Arthur
Asti
Bagel
Baldwin
Belle IV
Bingo
Birdie II
Blair
Blue IV
Bonnie II
Bowden
Brava
Brinks
Bryn II
Bubba II
Buddy II
Captain
Carpie
Casey
Casper
Chester II
Chet
Chilko
Chorcha
Cleat
Clyde II
Coola
Cruiser
Crumpet
DK
Doane
Donora
Dot II
Dusky
Eddie III
Elora
Elsie
Fergus II
Fiddle
Furrow
Gadget
Gaffer
Glisten
Glover
Goaldie
Golly
Goose II
Honey IV
Hudson II
Ivy II
Jasper III
Jonsie
Kasota
Kiara II
Koi
Korra
Kyree
Lavie
Link II
Lumina
Maren
Marsh II
Mickey II
Milos
Minnie II
Minnow
Morena
Moriah
Muffin
Mushu
Nevada
Nolan
Nova III
Orion II
Parker
Perry
Petra
Pilot II
Piper IV
Pixel II
Pixie II
Poppy III
Quiche
Riff
Ritz
Royal II
Rufous
Rumi
Saphira
Sawyer
Scarlet
Seven II
Seymour II
Shah
Shelby II
Shyloh
Skaha III
Smaug
Sokka
Sparx
Spring II
Sprinter
Steller
Stetson II
T-Bone
Tank
Teenie
Tesla
Tetris
Texas II
Tide
Tiki II
Toast
Toffee
Tope
Triton
Vaseux
Viking II
Waffle
Windsor
Zuby
