All Pupdates

Birdie II | November 2023

Sixteen-month-old Birdie started a new gig this month with LASS (Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society) where we visit North Canoe Elementary School and read One to One with 3 students per session, once a week. We go to our designated 4/5 split classroom, pick up...

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Tahsis | November 2023

We are so excited to welcome Tahsis into Advanced Training! Tahsis is a sweetheart. She is super friendly and smart and gives warm cuddles. With the help of Glisten, her kennel mate, she is comfortable in the kennels. They enjoy snuggling and engaging in playtime...

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Pepa | November 2023

It has been a very exciting month for Pepa, as she joined Advanced Training! During the week on campus, we took it nice and slow, allowing her to adjust and be comfortable. She loved playing with Tio, Sheen and Orion II. She was keen on trying new skills and getting...

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Dusky | November 2023

Howdy folks! Another month has come and gone!! It’s been a slow month of lazy days at home and shopping when needed. My lady says I helped her get all her Christmas shopping done already!! Her favourite place to shop is Winners, and every time I’m there, I...

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Morena | November 2023

November was a fun month for Morena. She worked hard to be ready for her GD Bart assessment. She’s been out and about to meetings, restaurants, shopping, and working on her durations – she has done so well, which reminded us to not underestimate her! She...

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Radar II | November 2023

This month, Radar II has been taking it easy and, focusing on his durations and ignoring those dog distractions. Radar’s durations have been improving significantly, although, with his duration stand, he loves to give up halfway and take a nap, so we are working...

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Thorin | November 2023

Thorin was in and out of the kennel this month while the Advanced crew welcomed more friends into Advanced Training. While out with his advanced training sitters this month, Thorin has worked on greetings and even attended a Remembrance Day parade. With the sun...

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Cela | November 2023

November started off GREAT – Cela turned one on the 1st and days later, she was able to interact with other doggos again (she finished her heat cycle!) – so PAWTY. She celebrated with her sisters, had lots of yummy dog treatos, and all the raisers...

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Hope II | November 2023

Hope II had a lovely month of November. Starting out with a sitter who lives in a busy city. She got to go to work and see robots pretending to be patients (simulators) which nursing students had to practice on. She sat quietly and watched and loved meeting all the...

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Masset | November 2023

This month, I got to do one of my favourite things: a road trip with one of my humans for work. We went to Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. I was so good in the truck, the field and the hotels.  I also got vaccinations this month and the dog doctor said I was a good boy...

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Indy | November 2023

November was not a busy month for Indy because she came into her first heat! It was a new experience for both pup & raiser, but Indy was a champ – her energy level stayed the same throughout, but she became a little more lovey-dovey. Judi must have had a...

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Bowden | November 2023

I moved to my new raisers towards the end of this month. When I arrived, PADS Tracker was still here for a couple of days. We had fun playing but also learned to settle when asked to.  I went to my first hockey games and wasn’t bothered at all by the noise, the...

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Nevada | November 2023

Nevada isn’t sure about November because he isn’t so sure about his paws being wet when he has to go outside! Otherwise, he’s been doing great! His cues are coming along. As always his loose lease walking is fantastic. He’s a pleasure to raise and brings a smile to...

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Bosc | November 2023

Bosc is a lovely puppy. He’s so sweet to my kids. He loves to meet other dogs and is so excited about it, but needs to calm down. Haha  He’s so good in his kennel and has great recall when outdoors. Bosc loves car rides too. Submitted by: Emma...

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Tracker | November 2023

I had such a fun month! Earlier in the month, PADS Taylor ll came to visit for a few days. She was leaving to go meet her forever client so we got to spend some time and say goodbye to her. We had lots of fun but did settle and were on our best behaviour when out in...

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Hazel III | November 2023

Well, wee Hazel is off to a great start. At the tender age of 10 weeks, she has mastered sleeping quietly in her kennel, recall, and loose leash walking. She has lots of spunk but can chill when out in public. Was a hit at Cactus Club at 11 weeks, as she quietly slept...

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Baldwin | November 2023

I have been a very good boy this month, we’ve done lots of outings, hikes, and adventures. I have so much fun no matter where we go! I rocked my 4-month walk n’ talk at Home Depot and was pretty good at Superstore for a big shop…..my mom tells me I...

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Piper IV | November 2023

Piper IV is wondering what happened to the warm weather and sunshine. Why is so much water falling from the sky? And why is there slippery, crunchy, cold stuff on the ground some mornings? Brrr! Luckily, Piper loves water, and not much fazes her; aside from the very...

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Rimbey | November 2023

It’s been my first full month with Rimbey and she’s already one of my favourites. Rimbey gets along well with other animals and loves going for walks around the local school where she can pose on the rocks. Rimbey spent some time with a foster family and has come back...

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Morley | November 2023

Month two with Morley is in the books! He is a fantastic little puppy who loves anything that results in food. He is a quick study and picks up new skills quickly. This month we have mostly focused on perch, movement skills and offering behaviours including sit, down,...

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Fernie | November 2023

Well, what can we say about November? It was fun until it wasn’t hehe. It started off with great fun outings and lots of forest adventures but then Mother Nature blessed me with my heat. This naturally slowed down our outings and trail walkies, as we puppies in...

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Sparrow | November 2023

Sparrow had an exciting month. For starters, she was having some teething problems so had to go to the vet. As it turns out, her teeth all fell out and new ones came in this month! The tooth fairy was very good to her as she can now enjoy chewing her Benebones. The...

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Waffle | November 2023

It was another busy month of new adventures for me! Our class from middle school had a field trip to go skating (brrr), I went to the BC Lions Western semi-final play-off game (we won!), I went with some of my PADS friends to the Capilano Suspension Bridge (not scary...

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