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Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November started with the most Epic adventure! We went all the way to Kelowna, stopping at some really cool places on the way, and I had my first stay in a hotel. My raiser said I did excellent both in the truck and staying in the hotel even if she had to squeeze my... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
A work trip for the human meant I got to take the ferry and spend a few nights at a hotel for the first time! Since I’ve been working on settling under tables, we spent some time on the ferry in the cafeteria, tucked under the chairs with many good smells around me.... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This was Pyxis’ last month with us! He had an awesome month bonding and playing with Taber, our new PADS pup from the AB Towns Litter who arrived on Thanksgiving Weekend. Pyxis was over-excited and too amped up at first when trying to play with Taber, but after... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Merry almost Christmas, this is Brinks. November was a rather routine month. Lots of sniffy walks, with ongoing training. We had a little of the white stuff that is cold on my paws, but it was really fun to play in. I would shove my nose under it to find different... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Taber has continued to bring a light to our family. He’s the sweetest little pup! Other than not sleeping at night (he needs to go out 2-3 times a night), but he’s so cute, so even that is ok! Taber loves to sit and does so on cue. He is also learning to... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Oh, how Finian is growing. At just four months, Finian is now in the 30-pound range. He’s too big to climb under couches and beds and has graduated from his baby kennel to an adult size. Still, Finian is very much a puppy. He loves to play especially in his tunnel,... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mario has been progressing with his training and enjoys learning new skills. As a growing boy, he made it to his first view of the mountains on a Saturday hike. To learn to love the rain, since we live in the Fraser Valley, I let him run off leash around in puddles... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The humans got me a couple of new toys, and they are GIGANTIC versions of my favourite ones! They said that I’ll grow into them in no time! The human reloaded my kibble bin. I watched. I wanted to dive in, but I didn’t. I got some treatos for showing restraint. For... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Betty 2 continues her wonderful career at school. She hears these comments all the time, “She is so soft, cuddly, patient. Her eyes are so beautiful. We are so lucky to have her. How can we do without her? Is Betty here today? Is Betty in her Kennel now? Betty,... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Welcome Miss Crumpet! She joined myself and Morley towards the end of November and quickly showed what a sweet girl she is. She has been settling in, and adjusting to a new environment with new dog friends. We are working on building her confidence, having her focus... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Nova here, fresh off my adventures with a puppy sitter for a whole month while my raisers were busy with something very, very important. It was really good for me to experience a new handler for a long time, we learned a lot together! I practiced my... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
My hooman was away this month, and I got to spend some time with my favourite sitters. I’m a big girl now, and getting better at sleeping all day while the hooman works from home. We went to see some old movies at a fancy theatre, and I was very tempted by all... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky has been working hard and practicing a lots around a wheelchair. He has been learning how to maneuver around a power chair and a manual chair and seems like a natural around these pieces of mobility equipment. Skills being learned: Skills around wheelchairs Working... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been working hard on staying extra focused on his handler in high-distraction environments. He has also been enjoying some of the PTSD dog skills and seems very interested in learning more. Skills being learned: Focus on the handler Working on: Being... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
On 1st November Asti turned 1, and I can hardly believe it, a small pet-friendly celebration to acknowledge 12 amazing, rewarding, fun, occasionally frustrating but oh my word, the celebrations we have when she’s been a superstar. Being a first-time puppy raiser, I... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Scarlet has been working hard to lose her extra puppy pounds by going on long walks and trail hikes. She has also shown improvement in dealing with novel triggers and is working on gaining confidence when introduced to new things in the environment, mostly unseen... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ellis had a busy, varied November with many new experiences. She lived with a big dog, 2 cats and several humans for about 2 weeks. She learned to play politely with the new playmates but is still working at controlling her barking. Sea bus, ferry, crafts fair, going... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Finch has nicely settled in! She is slowly learning the “acceptable distance” with our foster cats but sometimes would shake her toy to them asking them to play with her. Finch is getting better at paying attention to me even when people are around... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’ve had a great month! My raisers take me everywhere! I got to go on a boat, and even to a film screening. My most favourite thing this month was meeting PADS Maeve. We’re both from out of town, so we have something in common! Tomorrow night we’re... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
The Terrific Taylor II has got a job! We’re so proud of her and her whole village for getting her ready to meet her new client and start working together. Program of Origin: Dogs with Wings Sponsor: The Lohn Foundation Puppy-Raisers: Robin Bruder, Darren... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
November brought some confusion for me, I’m not going to lie. One day I’m out going for lovely long walks on brown grassy fields (great for sniff-ari walks!), and the next day I’m dashing back into the house awfully fast because it’s awfully cold (you really want me... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Camilo has been busy this month putting the last touches on his puppy training, as in December he goes to Advanced Training. He’s been practicing his recall which he is overjoyed to do! He’s not as exuberant, but willingly has been practicing his go-in... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Congratulations to Taylor II and her client for successfully completing their team training! This month, Taylor spent the first two weeks working on all her skills with her advanced sitters. For the last part of November, she flew out to BC to complete team training... Read more
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Toast has settled nicely into our home since mid-October. He made friends with some new dogs, big and small. He is a very kind dog, even for a lab. When we are out, everyone always comments about what a good-looking boy he is. He enjoys our outings. Everything from... Read more
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Brinks
Bryn II
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Buddy II
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Casper
Chester II
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Chilko
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Clyde II
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Doane
Donora
Dot II
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Eddie III
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Fergus II
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Furrow
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Gaffer
Glisten
Glover
Goaldie
Golly
Goose II
Honey IV
Hudson II
Ivy II
Jasper III
Jonsie
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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
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Sawyer
Scarlet
Seven II
Seymour II
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Shelby II
Shyloh
Skaha III
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Sokka
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Sprinter
Steller
Stetson II
T-Bone
Tank
Teenie
Tesla
Tetris
Texas II
Tide
Tiki II
Toast
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Triton
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Viking II
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