All Pupdates

Fraser III | December 2023

Merry Christmas from Fraser III and the Advanced training crew in Alberta! Fraser had some extra time off this month since he picked up kennel cough at the beginning of the month. Poor guy! Thankfully, he was feeling pretty much back to normal by the time the holidays...

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Sprinter | December 2023

In December, Sprinter got to mix up handlers and work with Jade and Leurie for a while because Ashley was tied up in Team Training. Sprinter had lots of fun and was very happy to work with whoever held the treats! She also got lots of time to continue to work on...

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Melon | December 2023

Merry Christmas from Melon and the Advanced Training crew in Alberta! Melon got the best gift he could have asked for for Christmas this year – he passed his pre-placement testing! Melon completed his testing at the beginning of the month and spent the rest of the...

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Birdie II | December 2023

We had our first snow falls in December and Birdie just loves to roll and play in it!  The first half of the month she was very busy with activities: a visit to the dentist, a haircut, a walk with her PADS buddies Athena and Strudel, Christmas Open Houses at Larch...

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Waffle | December 2023

Merry Christmas, everyone!  It was a crazy busy month getting ready for the holidays. We were in school until Dec. 22nd, and the next day, I was on a plane for the first time to go to Alberta. There was a little bit of snow there for the holidays, but not a winter...

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Fiddle | December 2023

Fiddle finished her first heat this month. She had a great time celebrating her birthday as well as Christmas with my family and was excited to open up her own stocking. Submitted by: Emily and...

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Goji | December 2023

December was a busy month! I went to 2 ad shoots with my hooman and one of them was in Toronto. This was my 4th business trip this year, I’m becoming a pro at settling on the airplane! I went to a bunch of restaurants and boardrooms this month and a Canucks game and a...

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Mario | December 2023

Mario had a busy and exciting December. From a calendar full of special Christmas events and spirit days at elementary school, taking his first airplane flight, to spending the Christmas break with his raiser’s family and two other dogs, Mario has experienced a...

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Puzzle | December 2023

Puzzle arrived in Canada in early December and hit the ground running – or spinning, rather, as his first stop was at an indoor cycling class. December has been a month for exploring the neighbourhood and first experiences as a puppy/raiser team – trips to parks and...

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Perry | December 2023

I had a busy month! I went to the mall several times. My hooman said I was a good girl. I like to be good, cause I get more kibble that way. When we leave the mall, I am very tired, so I usually go to sleep in the car. I don’t really like that car, but once I...

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Huckle | December 2023

December was a busy one! My human realized whilst we were out walking that my PADS cape was starting to look a little small on me – and so I sized up – I’m getting so big now!! I also love my cape. We were doing this fun thing where every time I put...

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Bosc | December 2023

Bosc is a lovely 6-month-old puppy we have. He went to multiple sitters this month due to our holiday family schedule. Sitters complimented Bosc on his house indoor manners, his recall is great, and he knows his boundaries. He settles easily in his kennel.  At the...

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Nova III | December 2023

December was a BIG month for Nova. After wrapping up her time with her favourite and remarkable sitter, Caroline, she came home to Chilliwack to meet her new favourite human and newborn, Selah. It was the most beautiful of greetings, it seemed as if Nova knew Selah...

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Tracker | December 2023

Tracker has had a busy month as he has begun to settle in his new breeder caretaker’s home in the Lower Mainland but also got to spend time at a sitter’s house over Christmas. Tracker had an exciting start to his sit as he got to celebrate with many other...

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Sparrow | December 2023

Sparrow had a busy month, full of parties, training, a Walk n Talk (8-month assessment), and craft fairs. Sparrow went to the mall to meet Chelsea and Krista for her walk and talk. She got to walk all over the mall, with all the Christmas decorations and Santa, and...

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Tope | December 2023

I hope everyone had a restful and happy holiday and new year. I started off the month by getting used to being back with my raiser after our puppy swap. I really enjoyed staying with PADS Lohn’s raiser but definitely missed my work people (and they missed me)....

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Bowden | December 2023

It was a busy month for me! I spent lots of time at the hockey arenas, which I understand will be pretty normal for me these coming months. Then this Christmas thing was coming, so, a tree went up in our house. I was really good with it, didn’t bother it at all...

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Texas II | December 2023

December was a busy month for all complete with fun outings, Christmas shopping, and spending time with family. At the beginning of the month, my PADS Okanagan friends and I sold 50/50 tickets at the Vernon Vipers hockey game to fundraise for PADS. We were all very...

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Masset | December 2023

I had a very full month of friend visits! First, we had Silky stay with us for about a week. We had great fun frolicking in the park, and the backyard, and the living room and the…you get the picture.  Later in the month, my friend Liam (a retired assistance...

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Nevada | December 2023

Nevada wasn’t too sure about December, mostly because of the rain! Overall, he’s doing great. Practicing his duration and settling in public places. He visited with some of his best dog friends at Pacific Spirit Park and had the best time. He also went with his...

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Toast | December 2023

As expected, we all had a very busy holiday season. Plenty of errands to run, and people to visit.  Toast got some new treats for Christmas and made some new doggy friends. We had a green Christmas here in the Okanagan so there were no chances to go sledding or play...

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Baldwin | December 2023

December has been a fun-filled month full of exciting new adventures and lots of new novelty encounters.  This month I have really turned a corner in patience while my humans are waiting in a line or chatting with other humans. It means I can take a break and save up...

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Fernie | December 2023

Hmmm, there was a lot of build-up going into December. There was talk of a busy season, snow and most importantly, Santapaws. Two of the 3 previously mentioned never showed. But happy to report that Santapaws did and I must have been on his nice list because there...

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Muffin | December 2023

Muffin had a good month. She healed well after being spayed and is now back to her sweet self. The best day was at Pacific Spirit Park when she got to play in the water with her best friend Chloe. Submitted by: Barb and...

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