All Pupdates
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Bean III’s New Year’s resolution is to just continue being her sweet and eager self—you shouldn’t change what is already perfect, right?!. 2024 has been filled with lots of learning and exploring to help us find the perfect job for her. Right now,... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Brinks to our advanced dog crew! This handsome guy is equal parts sweet and fun. He’s settled into his new routine and is loving his free play time with his new buddies Bruno and Masset, as well as learning new skills like cooperative... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Masset to our advanced dog crew! Masset is a sweet, fun, motivated guy who loves working and being loved on in equal measures. His raisers have done an amazing job with his obedience, and they should be very proud of this boy as he is a true... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Sequin to our advanced dog crew! Sequin is a sweet, fun, motivated girl who loves working and play in equal measures. Her raisers, Vivienne & Andrew Caroll and Cheryl Wallach have done an amazing job with her, and they should be very... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Pyxis is a sweet and lovable fellow who loves to work, play, and cuddle in equal measures. He has settled into the advanced training routine really well and gets showered with many compliments for his lovely personality and gentle nature. He has beautiful manners... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Shimmer is such a snuggle bug and is always close by to help. We are working on her mobility service dog skills like retrieve, carry, back, behind, my lap, foot, button, tug. She insists that you pet her head and stroke her ears many times during the day and for at... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We call Finian the Energizer Puppy. He has so much energy it’s hard to wear him down. Yet somehow, Finian manages to be calm and well-mannered when he needs to be especially if there is a special banana treat! Finian has been practicing resting each day, which... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Yarrow had some good adventures in February. He spent a lot of time walking forest trails, and he had great fun stretching his legs with some off-leash runs. He also showed he can settle nicely on a bed at a couple of family birthday gatherings at restaurants. Yarrow... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, we welcomed Nevada into Advanced Training! We are thrilled to have a handsome black lab join our team. He is currently out with a long-term sitter, working on his patience and basic obedience, and he has a VIP dog as a housemate! His long-term sitter has... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We have some exciting news. French has passed his pre-placement tests and has been matched with a client as a Mobility Service dog. We’re delighted to announce that the team training will kick off soon. His trainer, Lisa and the PADS training team are very... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Camilo is having a blast this month, going to the park every day for a romp. He has also been making some indoor field trips to coffee shops, restaurants, and churches. He even went on the ferry this month. Settling in unfamiliar places make him uncomfortable but he... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Alma has been on a food trial to determine why she is itchy, and we are seeing improvement. This month, Alma went to grocery stores, malls, Walmart, Winners, Petsmart, restaurants, coffee shops, and Mill Lake. She also visited Eco Dairy, where she met sheep, goats,... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We have some exciting news. Pinto has passed her pre-placement tests and is currently in the matching process to become a PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) dog. We’re delighted to announce that the team training will kick off soon. Her trainer, Lisa, and the... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pepa is having lots of fun with continuing to learn new skills such as nose target, back, retrieve, and my lap. Her obedience is also coming along nicely, with a concentration on learning how valuable it is to come when called quickly. We are incredibly grateful for... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Orion II has been working on his stationing and his patience while we wait his turn to work, and he is getting better each day. Orion felt under the weather this month, so he stayed with his sitters while recovering. While with his sitters, he has been... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sprinter has been working a bit more on her movement and positional skills this month. She has gotten much stronger at finding her front and post positions! She’s also continued to get better and better at sneaking in those power naps in the Training Centre when it... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Fantastic news! DeeDee’s pre-placement testing results have returned, and she has passed her tests! She is now focusing on maintaining her skills and practising transferring to other handlers. DeeDee is very quick to transfer her focus to whoever holds the leash and... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are so excited to welcome Silky II into Advanced Training! Silky is a fun, happy, and goofy girl that just makes you smile when you are around her. She comes with lots of awesome skills, and his puppy raisers should be very proud of all the hard work they have... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Petra spent a week with a sitter this month while her puppy raisers went on a ski trip. She had a blast hanging out with Heather and family – she got to do tons of off leash running and playing with the other dogs in the house and adjust to a new environment. This... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Tahsis has been working really hard this month, perfecting her movement skills and has started to learn some fun stuff! She is learning the foundations for retrieving, as well as learning how to open and close doors! We have also been going on many field trips this... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wonderful news! Mercedes’ pre-placement testing was marked, and she has officially passed! Now that that step is done, Mercedes is practising working on her obedience with different handlers as well as with other handlers and dogs working at the same time. This... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Morley had a wonderful and busy month. He has become best friends with PADS Teddy II and they can often be found sharing a bed or chewing on the same bone. We went to watch the local RCMP play the town Fire Department in hockey. Morley was unfazed by the people,... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Fraser III has been working hard this month, perfecting his movement skills and showing everyone what a good boy he is in public! We have been working hard on his leash skills, general obedience, and practicing recalls away from other dogs. He is learning the... Read more
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Congratulations to Melon and his client for successfully completing team training! This month, Melon spent the first few weeks practicing and perfecting all his skills with his trainer, advanced sitter, and with some novel handlers. For the last week of February, he... 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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