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Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Camilo is enjoying the new environment, his classmates, and the overall experience of advanced training. He loves interacting with his litter mates, PADS Alma and PADS Pepa. Camilo has proven to be a loving and fun companion, endearing himself to everyone around. We... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Alma stepped into University life with enthusiasm on her first day. The new environment, her classmates, and the overall experience were a lot of fun. Her interactions with her litter mates, Camilo and Pepa, have been particularly fun, adding play to her training... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Hello everyone, it’s Jones, the yellow Labrador Retriever Pacific Assistance Dog in training, back with my monthly update! December has been a whirlwind of excitement, especially with the holiday season in full swing. My focus this month has been on refining my... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Working on: all basic cues, off leash in low distraction area recalls up to 100 feet, stand, sit, down durations, let’s go heel and side, meet & greet, check-in. Field trips: pharmacy, meetings of 15 + people, Dr. office, car dealership, grocery stores,... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Yarrow had a very busy month of December. He survived a number of shopping trips to crazy busy malls and Costco. Yarrow also wore his Santa outfit when attending two Christmas concerts at long-term care homes. Yarrow’s training this month has included work on... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Working on: all cues, sit, stand, down durations, recall, sniffing, pulling, dog distraction, meet & greet, off-leash, low distraction secure area recalls, let’s go heel and side. Field trips: pharmacy, pet store, grocery stores, hardware stores.... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
I hope this message finds you in the midst of holiday cheer! It’s time for another heartwarming Bagel Pupdate, and December has been nothing short of delightful for our furry friend. Bagel had an absolutely lovely Christmas! She got her very own stocking, hung with... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’ve had a busy month! I’ve been working on my settling skills at restaurants and you can see, my dressing skills too! I guess it was a festive look! Besides training, I love to go on off-leash adventures and work on my perching skills and recall. Thank... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was filled with so much fun, love, and joy! I learned about this thing called Christmas and went on many holiday outings. We had a Campus Canines fundraiser night at Sports Illustrated and I was a great welcomer! I even brought in some new members. One of the... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
My human was travelling again for the early part of this month, so I stayed with more wonderful PADS sitters and made friends with their dogs and cats, and then back at home, I enjoyed lots of long trail walks and cozy at-home time for the holiday season. My horse... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hope II had a great December working hard on her puppy skills, enjoying some Christmas treats and parties with her classmates and learning what good behaviour is at restaurants and coffee shops. She experienced “meeting herself” in the mirror and reflection in the... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi there, It’s Bagel here, wagging my tail with excitement to share all the thrilling escapades I’ve had in April! Let me tell you, it’s been a month filled with mountainous adventures, learning new tricks, and a touch of luxury. First off, I... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hazel continues to be a wonderful pup who loves to train. She is working on her sits and downs and is starting on bed. She is a great “loose leash walker”. She makes us smile every time we look at her…she focuses well. She spent most of December... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Marsh’s Marvellous month of December: This month, I have confidently settled into my co-raising routine. At school, the kids know how and when to give me space when I’m in training mode. They also know the times that they are allowed to come and pet me. Often in the... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Happy New Year everyone, Brinks reporting in. We had quite a busy month in December. Mom had a lot of gatherings and parties to attend, which I attended too. You’ll see the pictures. Besides the numerous parties, we had a lot of guests, so I got to practice my good... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Happy Paw-lidays! Wow! These humans sure know how to stay busy in December. I could write pages about all the new experiences and adventures I went on during this month. My work days at school became busier and more entertaining. The humans seemed to get more excited... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous has had another great and exciting month! He went on his first plane ride on a trip to Chicago. He was absolutely fantastic in both the airport and on all 4 plane rides. He also had a great time exploring a new city. Rufous also went on a road trip to Calgary... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, Everyone! Well, the BIG news is that Santa came and left a present right outside my kennel door – a brand new red & green tug rope. It’s magnificent! Plus, this month, I had my first-ever puppuccino. AND I went through the automatic carwash for the first... Read more
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Fin had many adventures while he was visiting before Christmas. He came to our Bowling party and a Pickleball game. He was a delight at the “Cowboy Christmas Concert” and joined several other PADS pups and Raisers, selling 50/50 tickets at the Vernon... Read more
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Even though they just started working together in November, AFD Sinclair is already making a huge difference! Here’s what his handler, Cpl. Kyla Young had to say: “Sinclair’s impact in this short month we’ve been working together has been... Read more
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We’re so proud of our newest Accredited Facility Dog, PADS Quinn and her handler! Here’s a little update on their life together: “Quinn has been part of my life for just over a month now. As I was already trained as a secondary handler for Puma and... Read more
Monday, December 4, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Mobility Service Team PADS Dash II and his person Taylor are thriving together! Taylor shared with us this recent update: “Dash has already brought so much love and light into my life in the short time we’ve been together. He’s been settling into our home and our... Read more
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The Charismatic Charm has got a job as a Hearing Dog! She’s made her match, and we couldn’t be more proud of her and her village: Breeder Caretakers: The Clark Family Puppy-Raiser: Rachel Brodland Advanced Sitters: Heidi Weihs and Kerry Shepherd 1st Year... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wow – what a month! I left my original family back in the States, arrived here on the West Coast of Canada, stayed with a lovely family for a few weeks, and then moved yet again to stay with this new human close to the mountains and sea. A lot of change in a... Read more
Alma
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
Zuby
