All Pupdates

Korra | June 2024

Korra continues to grow in all ways. She is almost 6 months now and so is gaining strength and curiosity. She has the most adorable personality, always so loving and willing to learn. We have lots of work to do on loose leash walking but she continues to learn and...

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Sylvan II | June 2024

Sylvan, the star. Sylvan is still under a year old but has been progressing in her confidence level very quickly. She loves going to the mall and Canmore, and Pup-Cups are her favourite on a road trip to the mountains. Submitted by: Rob de...

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Bosc | June 2024

Bosc just turned 1 year old this month. We celebrated it at puppy class together with his other puppy litter mates. He’s getting mature. He is very adventurous and willing to learn. Submitted by:...

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Nova III | June 2024

This month, we moved, so Nova III has been settling into her new home. She adores the deck and opts to lie in the sun out there any moment she has, watching the cars, bikes, horses and families go by. She wrapped up the school year and at times, seems to be a bit...

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Casper | June 2024

Hi friends! June has been busy and exciting for me! It started out not so fun with recovering from kennel cough, but I quickly got better and was finally free to see my puppy friends and go on trail walks again. I went to my best furrend Taj’s birthday party and...

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Finch | June 2024

June was an exciting month! Finch went to Belcarra for the first time and decided to try the water! Why was it salty? or was it sand on her fur? I still cannot tell. Then, the other day, a few of the PADS pups in Surrey/Langley gathered in Marsh II’s backyard!...

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Tope | June 2024

This month, Tope spent time with different Advanced Training Sitters while waiting to be assigned to an Advanced Trainer’s string. Skills being Learned: Generalization of skills in unfamiliar or high distraction environments, default leave-it of food on the...

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Cava | June 2024

June started with Cava going to the PADS grad event to celebrate Charm, one of the previous dogs I raised. Cava continued to do well with going to school and resting when ended. She even had a little nap during the year-end awards. We also spent some time housesitting...

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Zuko | June 2024

Zuko’s month has been full of training, playing and growing! He has been working on his off-leash skills and his recall. He loves to run back to us for his “puppy puppy” recall. Zuko enjoys getting out on the trails, and he does very well off-leash,...

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Digger | June 2024

Hi Everybody, June was a very eventful month for me and my humans. It started out with a visit to the Vet to get my 12-week shots so I could meet other puppies. They weighed me and I have gained 7 pounds. I had a bit of an upset tummy from changing my food, so I am...

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Finian | June 2024

It’s been a busy month for Finian. In addition to his regular outings and training, he’s been enjoying some spectator activities. An evening at the local theatre with his buddy, PADS Benny, where there was a full house of people, captivating sounds and lights. Finian...

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Kasota | June 2024

In the past three months, she has had a blast with me and vice versa. I am a recreation therapist, and I take the dogs in my care on fun outings with my clients. In April, she went to Cypress Mountain, Deep Cove and Whyte Cliff Park, where she saw Orcas. In May, she...

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Tobias | June 2024

Even though I was pretty big at the end of last month, I’m even bigger now. I weigh almost 50 pounds. Today, we are on Quadra Island. We had to take two ferries to get here. On one, we went upstairs, and I got to practice my “In” on the ferry! On Quadra, we are...

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Hope II | June 2024

Hope II has had a great couple of months. She enjoyed a puppy swap at the end of May and was lucky enough to visit Birch Bay in Washington. She has spent her June watching her small humans finish school for the summer, dance competition season and going to lacrosse...

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Valentino | June 2024

Valentino has had a great month, a lovely combination of field trips, new training skills, adventure walks and leash walks. The month started with a visit to the school patrol officers’ picnic. The police helicopter took flight, and Valentino was at the edge of...

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Wowza | June 2024

Wowza had a busy June with lots of longer walks and new experiences. He started losing his baby teeth early in the month and now weighs over 40 pounds. He spent a day at the office for a staff event with PADS dogs Sokka, Gherkin, Link, Sequin and Suki. Wowza attended...

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Shah | June 2024

Shah arrived from BC at the end of May and has settled in beautifully! He joined PADS Morley and PADS Teddy and became fast friends with them. We bid farewell to Teddy towards the end of the month as he entered Advanced Training. This made room for PADS Bruno to come...

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Rufous | June 2024

Rufous got to go on a fun camping trip this month throughout BC. He got to go on a few fun and challenging hikes, ride a gondola, and explore many new places he had never been to. He got to spend a few days with a sitter who said he had a great time with them. He also...

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Morley | June 2024

This was a month of change for Morley. This is his first full month of being a ‘big brother’ to PADS Shah. They have become quick friends and can often be found wrestling or stealing toys from each other. Morley’s best friend, PADS Teddy, left...

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Fernie | June 2024

So May brings big news everypawdy. A few months back, when my classmates and litter mates went off to puppy college, I stayed behind with my puppy raiser while some decisions about my future were being made. Over the course of my training, I showed to have great...

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Reece | June 2024

June has been a quiet month for Reece. She’s been in heat, so no outings to dog parks, shops and in-person classes. She’s had a lot of walks around our neighbourhood and is training at home. Submitted by: Jennifer...

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Goji | June 2024

This month I travelled to the other side of the country, on a trip to Newfoundland with my human. We did a lot of driving and exploring. The time change was confusing though…it was never mealtime when I expected! I also had an overnight visit from PADS Picard who was...

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Maggie II | June 2024

Update: We are thrilled to introduce our newest team members, Jenn and Maggie II. Jenn is a social worker with Calgary Diversion Services. She had this to say about her experience with Maggie II as a partner so far! “Maggie isn’t just any dog- she’s...

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Shimmer | June 2024

Snuggly Shimmer got a job, and we are so excited for her! Thank you to her village for being there every step of the way! Breeder Caretakers: Jeanine Ziolkoski and Peter Henley Puppy-Raisers: Nicole Schnapp, and Shirley & Cindy Henderson Advanced Sitter: Michelle...

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