All Pupdates
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
April was another wonderful month. Everyone is saying that I finally got some legs, whatever that means. But it is true, that I can run faster and pull harder than before. Sometimes I even win at tug-a-war with Mark even though he’s much bigger than me. One highlight... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Radar II continues to be a good boy and still turns it up on his cues. He is still working on his dog distraction, especially on-site, and is making progress. Radar has been working on his recall and check-ins and is making improvements. Great job, Radar! We’re... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Orion II has been working hard on his obedience and durations. We have also been proofing his durations by offering his kibble and throwing toys around, and he is doing so well. Orion still struggles with his greetings, but we have been working on the... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mango II is working through his pre-placement testing and should soon be ready to move into the matching process! This is a very exciting time for Mango, and he’s been enjoying an increase in targeted field trips to assess what kind of environment he’d be... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Loki II has been experiencing some different life and work situations to help him find the best match possible. We are narrowing down the search for him and hope to find him a job soon! Recent field trips: Schools Advanced training location: West Coast (Satellite)... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Diego has been enjoying a variety of new field trips as we narrow down the type of AFD match where he will shine the brightest. Diego continues to bring a calm, surfer dude-type energy to his work. Recent field trips: Schools Advanced training location: West Coast... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Can’t believe how time flies, and this will be my last pupdate for Quiche. She has graduated to advanced training in the short 19 months of her life. It has been my honour to train her this far and be blessed by her beautiful nature. This month was... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Aslan has been enjoying an increase in field trips and getting more time visiting with the public as he transitions through his pre-placement testing and prepares for matching! Aslan is a steady, calm presence, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Camilo has spent this month settling in and learning the routine in Calgary. We have taken lots of time to get to know one another, and let me tell you, Camilo is such a snuggle bug! His causal energy and love for people are such excellent traits, so we are working on... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Petra has had many opportunities to work for new people and adjust to new environments. She has been spending her weekends with a sitter in Edmonton, and for the last week of April, Petra spent a week with Heather and her family while her raisers were on a... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Silky II has been working hard on some chin and body targets this month. Her skills are coming along very nicely, and she is a dream out in public! With all the beautiful weather, we have also been working hard on Silky’s off-leash manners and recalls around... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Happy Spring Everyone! April was a bittersweet month as it signals the last full month I get to spend with my puppy raisers. In May, I will be heading off to a sitter while I wait for a place to open in Advanced Training. This month at puppy class has been... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
April has been an exciting month for Tahsis because she has chosen a job! Tahsis has told us that she enjoys listening and watching the environment so much that she thinks she will make an excellent hearing dog. We agree! Tahsis has been picking up sound foundations... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Fraser III has been focusing on retrieving difficult items and learning how to bring them to hand and lap. He also works through opening and closing tricky doors and generalizing his skills to different environments. Fraser has been doing very well with... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We welcomed Triton into Advanced Training this month, and we love his quirky personality. He is so loving and absolutely loves to please and work hard for kibble. I start on foundations like movement skills, play, basic obedience, arousal levels, and waiting at... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rosa had a birthday and turned 1 at the end of the month. She is a fun and sweet girl to have around. She gets many comments on her petite size. We are working on her cone wrapping, bed and stand durations. Submitted by: Alanna... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Tope spent this month with a new handler so that her puppy raiser could take on raising a baby PADS puppy. Tope will be starting PADS University next month, so we have been working on maintaining and refining her skills. Some field trips include attending the Paddle... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Another month in which we were blessed to love and raise Nova III. April was a brilliant month as it saw way more outdoor time, which made our Nova girl very happy. A highlight of the outdoors was going to the Harrison Tulip Festival. Such a picturesque view with... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Towhee went on a vacation to Oregon this month with one of her raisers and her pal PADS Hazel. They visited Seaside and had lots of fun running on Cannon Beach. She also celebrated her first birthday along with her BC Birds Litter siblings. Photo Credits to Nicole... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
April has been a pretty chill month as the days are getting longer, and the sun is out. Our favourite pastime is to sit out in the sun and relax. When outside though, we try and practice our duration for sit, stand and down. Submitted by: Emily, Puppy Raiser ... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
I’m Rimbey and this is my first pupdate since moving in with my new folks. I was 7 months old when Lynn and Ron became my people. I loved my first family–lots of fun, exploration, and learning with Louis, Miranda, and the other dogs in the pack. But,... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Piper was a joy to help raise for two weeks! She’s such a sweet, calm girl who sure knows how to relax even in a new environment surrounded by strangers. Piper had her first ever experience on the public bus with us, and was already a pro! Took her a few tries... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Yarrow has a new favourite activity every morning. He waits on the back deck for the release cue, then he heads down the stairs and runs laps around the backyard. With his long legs stretching out, he is able to clock some pretty fast times. Yarrow’s activities... Read more
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Indy continues to explore her world, learning new things & practicing old. Regular outings to the grocery store or Home Depot seem a breeze as she knows what is expected. Although her raiser wasn’t first keen on the ‘all dogs welcome’ policy... Read more
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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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