All Pupdates
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Well, this month was interesting. I had a visitor stay with us. PADS Zuko had a vacation with us for a bit. It was nice to have another pup that was kinda around my age. Mom took us camping out in the backcountry, and we got to just be pups for a while. I enjoyed the... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This is an exciting month for Tope! She spent most of it off-site with her advanced sitter, where she got to experience plenty of outings where she worked on her obedience, durations, and foundations. Later in the month, she spent some time on-site, and I can happily... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Waffle joined Ashley’s string this month! He is a very sweet and goofy guy with a nice medium tempo. Waffle has been having a great time working on all the new skills – targets, tug and retrieve! He’s always happy to try new things! He loves using his nose for “close”... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Betty II moved back to North Vancouver. How lovely! We enjoyed the summer and had fun together! More exciting, she is ready to be a mama soon. Submitted by: Jenny... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Raekin spent the majority of July with amazing sitters as well as a week previewing Advanced Training at the Burnaby PADS campus. The sitters worked diligently on her settling skills, with the help of advanced dog Triton who came home to the sitters for a break... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Tesla had a great month of learning and several new experiences. She had lots of fun on the water as she went on her first paddleboard ride and joined us in a kayak—where she was able to relax. She joined her PADS friends for a fun (and muddy) romp at Blackie’s... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Calvin had such a great time with his PADS friends at the beach this month! It was his very first time swimming, and he absolutely loved every moment of it. We also kept working on his training in busy public malls, and he’s become much more resilient and calm when... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Update: We are so pleased to introduce our newest team, Hugh and PADS French. We received a heartfelt note from Hugh after being matched with French, and he asked that we share it with you! “I am usually good at finding words. This time is a huge exception… Thank you... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Aspen II has had a busy month. She visited my brother at Jubilee Hospital several times. She has been to an elementary school where there was a class of grade six and seven students. One of the students was giving a presentation on PADS, and Aspen was petted by over... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Congratulations to Fraser III for passing his pre-placement testing and being matched with a client! Thank you to everyone who helped along his journey – it truly takes a village. For the first half of the month, we reviewed all the skills that he already knows and... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July – my first summer ever and I love it! We have enjoyed every day of the sunshine and tried to find as many different new places to explore off-leash as possible. The freedom fills my soul, builds my confidence, and makes me realize how important it is to... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Korra continues to thrive and grow. She is bigger than all of her dog friends now. She has been doing very well in her store appearances, gaining lots of confidence as she goes. She is a very happy little girl. She makes getting up in the morning a joy with her warm... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We are delighted to announce that PADS Parker and DGC Taco welcomed 8 puppies this past weekend! Join us in welcoming the PADS A&W Canada Litter. @awcanada Named after members of the iconic A&W burger family, spokesperson, and mascot, these adorable puppies... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July has been a month filled with fun, relaxation and furrends! It started off with Canada Day celebrations on July 1st, where got dressed up and headed to the North Vancouver Shipyards for the festivities. There was amazing weather in July, which brought many beach... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Gherkin has been matched with a client! Way to go Gherkin! While Gherkin waits excitedly for his first day on the job, he has been spending time training on tricky things like taking off jackets and shoes, leaving his handler to... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Camilo has passed his preplacement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go, Camilo! Camilo’s trainer, Evelyn, and the PADS advanced training staff are very grateful to the amazing community of volunteers and the PADS... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Link II has been thriving in his advanced training program, relishing every cuddle and cookie along the way. He’s not only enjoying his field trips but also mastering new skills with impressive speed. Seeing how quickly he’s picking up on his training is truly... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In July, Triton spent time in the UBC area while his Advanced Sitters got away for some summer holidays. A perfect chance for him, too, to take a short break from his University training! He enjoyed daily romps in Camosun Bog and Pacific Spirit Park, countless strolls... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Toast is off to advanced training in August. We have had a wonderful time with him, and he is very special. We have made sure to get in some special time adventuring and making some Toast memories. We visited our favourite waterfall and also went to the enchanted... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
In the last month, I was welcomed by some new puppy-raisers! They have raised a number of PADS dogs, and they even have a released PADS dog named Shea. I love playing with Shea! I have been working on my sit, down, perch and loose leash walking. The humans have taken... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Bumble is very energetic and silly, but he’s a trainable pup. He enjoys going out for walks and playing just like any other puppy his age. When we go out for walks, he loves exploring with not only his nose but his mouth. He likes to pick up sticks, rocks, and... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I thought I was a big boy last month when I found out I weighed 40 pounds, but now I really am a big boy cause I weigh over 50 pounds. I hear people say that now I look like a real dog, but I already thought I was one. One of my raisers was away on a trip for part of... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I am officially a sage(?!) One-Year-Old! Thank you, Nicola Wealth Private Giving Fund, I think you guys helped keep my belly full with plenty of kibble and helped me go to the vet all those times I had to go this year; I really appreciate it. Human has a before and... Read more
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Canada Day, everyone! We enjoyed ourselves, and look how I celebrated! We also went camping and I had a lot of fun playing with my friend Candy. Here is a picture of some of my training where she tested my restraint, and I guess, duration and “Leave... 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
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