All Pupdates

Tracker | May 2024

Tracker has switched careers from being a stud in our Breeding Program to joining our Advanced Training! During the first week of Advanced Training, he spent time at the Burnaby campus, where he was assessed. He is a goofy and energetic boy, but he also showed off all...

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Billie II | May 2024

Hi, my name is Billie II. On May 13th, just shy of being 9 weeks old, I was presented to my new puppy raiser, Bev. We formed a tight bond pretty quickly, and I have been trying my very best to be the best puppy for her. It’s sometimes hard being a puppy and...

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Lyriq | May 2024

Hi everyone! It’s Lyriq here, your favourite 4-month-old PADS puppy, bringing you my latest Pupdate! Boy, has it been an exciting month? I’ve been growing so much—I’m now up to a whopping 33 pounds! Not only have my paws been getting bigger, but my...

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Sparrow | May 2024

Sparrow is a wonderful, happy one-year-old adolescent dog. She has never touched anything that doesn’t belong to her, even when a ball of yarn has fallen into her toybox, and she is the sweetest girl ever. We take her everywhere, to lots of live music, and she’s very...

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Brava | May 2024

May went by so fast! I did so many new things, like my first off-leash walk (which was a total success, by the way!), my first time going thrifting, and my first time watching volleyball! I’ve also been working on lots of new skills, and I think I’m pretty advanced if...

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Tesla | May 2024

Tesla started her pup-in-training journey with the raisers in early April as a sleepy little pup, who has now recharged to becoming a fun, active, curious pup. In the past couple of months, she has grown so fast—now at 4 months old, she weighs 31lbs! Tesla is learning...

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Ole | May 2024

Ole’s first month with me has been very exciting. We’ve settled in together and have made such great progress with training and socialization. We’ve worked through our Puppy Boot Camp, and I’m so excited by Olé’s enthusiasm to train...

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Sesame | May 2024

Well, I spent some time with another raiser on what they called a swap this month. I went to places I had never been before. A thing called an art studio and on the bus! They even had a cat, so it felt like I was still at home! I quite enjoyed myself being on a...

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Reece | May 2024

I went to the airport to pick up Grandma from Ontario. I did a lot of walking. I showed her North 40, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Granville Island. I took a couple of pictures of the cherry blossoms before they all went away. Submitted by: Jennifer...

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Zuko | May 2024

Zuko has been busy this month spreading his joy around. He attended the Maple Ridge RCMP detachment for Mental Health Week where the staff and police were so happy to meet him! Zuko’s presence was greatly appreciated by the patrons of the Coquitlam Legion this...

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Groot | May 2024

My human won me a prize at work. I loved and destroyed all the toys very quickly, and the snacks were delish! I’ve been working on keeping my cool around people and walking nicely on leash. Submitted by:...

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Ellis | May 2024

May was quieter because Ellis started her first heat cycle at the beginning of the month. She slept a lot more. Two more Seattle trips, allowed her to refresh her friendships with many residents and staff of a Seniors’ Living Centre. A trip to Bellingham for the...

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Morena | May 2024

Morena had the best guest for a couple of weeks, PADS Ivy II. She absolutely loved having a little pup to play with and teach the ropes to. Morena was so good with Ivy, teaching her appropriate play, sharing all her toys, water, and treats, and showing so much...

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Indy | May 2024

May was a busy month for Indy in addition to her regular out & about as a PADS pup; she had vaccinations at the Burnaby Campus – always exciting as there is plenty to see & sniff. She tried holding her enthusiasm, but the joy was hard to contain! Indy is...

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Momo II | May 2024

I had another busy month with my family. My mommy can’t believe how quickly and how big I am growing. I still love going to the elementary school every day. Everyone at the school now knows me! I got to help hand out hot lunch again twice this month, and I also...

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Perry | May 2024

I had a great month! I got to go to the mall with some friends.  I got to go to the golf course and watch my Hooman hit balls at the driving range. She said I was a good girl but not too sure about riding in the cart! I really like being with my brother from another...

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Aang | May 2024

May was a fun month! I turned 5 months old, and I’m 43lbs now. I’m still a sweet, calm boy until I get to puppy class, that is! Lol! I went to an RCMP BBQ this month and made so many new friends with all the nice officers. However, none of them gave me a hamburger,...

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Astro II | May 2024

Hello friends! Astro here! The month of May started with more travel as I accompanied Jen to a conference in Minneapolis. I quite enjoy flying and don’t mind being in busy airports or sitting on a plane when it is delayed for a couple of hours due to a...

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Petra | May 2024

This month Petra has been enjoying all the nice Edmonton summer weather! She is getting lots of walks in the river valley with her buddies and enjoys going for swims on hot days. We have been focusing on building her formal retrieve this month and making it harder by...

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Bee | May 2024

Bee has had an exciting month! She left her mom and siblings and moved in with us in early May when she was 9 weeks old. Bee is settling in very well and has had several great puppy adventures. She accompanied me to a work meeting, where my colleagues were very...

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Korra | May 2024

Korra continues to be a delightful little (not so little) girl. She is more than 30 pounds now and I think she gets taller each day. I had to get her a bigger Kennel this month. She has the most charming personality and is very eager to please. Her dog friends who...

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Tetris | May 2024

Tetris continues to be a calm, loving, gentle dog. She is becoming much more confident with herself on outings and has been working on settling when out in public spots, including the farmers market, hair salon and a music venue. She also had a trip to Davison...

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Waffle | May 2024

This month Waffle is moving on up in his career at PADS, he is now in Advanced Training! During the first week, we welcomed him to the Burnaby campus to assess his wonderful skills. Waffle made a quick transition to the kennel environment and thoroughly enjoyed...

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Tope | May 2024

It has been an exciting May for Tope, as she has officially started her Advanced Training adventure! She came in for a week on the Burnaby campus to be assessed and see how truly wonderful she is. Tope did have some feelings about being in the kennel environment,...

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