All Pupdates

Queso | November 2023

Congratulations to Queso and his client for successfully completing team training! Queso spent the month practicing all his commands and client-specific tasks with his client to build a relationship and prepare for the week of team training. After a week of hard work,...

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Link II | October 2023

It’s been an interesting month. My family is moving houses so I’ve been to a few different sitters this month and I love them all! I’m a very good boy at going with new people.  My mom also started her seasonal job at the puzzle factory so some days...

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Dylan II | October 2023

Dylan II has been showing great interest in engaging with people and continues to learn lots of different skills. He has visited dog parks, malls, and the lower mainland this past month, where he has been showing off his new behaviours and abilities to others in the...

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Athena | October 2023

October was a busy month for me. I was visited by my grandpa’s Giant Munsterlander, Abby. She tolerated me! Then I went down to the lower mainland to watch my youngest human sibling run a cross-country race. To my surprise I didn’t come back with my humans, I stayed...

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Captain | October 2023

Well, we did it!! Captain is off to Advanced Training on Nov. 6th. He has been a wonderful, first PADS dog for us. He is easy to train, he is extremely loveable and he’s going to be a great dog for someone wherever he may end up. We’re truly going to miss him. Also,...

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Taj | October 2023

October has been a busy month! It started with a playdate with Mama PADS Louise and Uncle PADS AFD Norquay. I love hanging out with my doggy family. To date, I have been with my raiser to 13 UBC classes. I have improved on my settling so much this month! I no longer...

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Jones | October 2023

Hey there, it’s me, Jones, and I’m here to give you the inside scoop on what I’ve been up to during the fantastic month of October. First things first, my training is coming along quite nicely. You could say I’m becoming a bit of a pro,...

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Tracker | October 2023

This month had some different adventures for me. I spent a week with a sitter because my raiser had surgery. There were other dogs at the sitters so I had some fun! Once I was back home we had our usual outings to the hockey arenas and then it was Halloween! Again...

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Rosa | October 2023

Rosa is doing well and had a busy October. In addition to turning 6 months old, she went on a road trip to Alberta and is working hard on learning her cues. Submitted...

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Muffin | October 2023

Muffin has had a good month. She continues to progress through her training and is a happy girl. She loves to spend time with her half-sister, Chloe, and they play together well. Submitted by: Barb and...

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Fernie | October 2023

This month had a wee bit of excitement in the air. The hooman says that the changing of seasons cues the start of the exciting time of year. The next 3 months will be a bit of a blur as exciting things are on the horizon with Christmas coming, snow on the horizon, my...

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Nova III | October 2023

Nova III maintains her status as the world’s “goodest” girl for the 9th month in a row. Her adolescence phase is indeed keeping us on our toes, but she still remains playful, highly intelligent and loyal. She is currently working on her side, heel,...

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Rufous | October 2023

Rufous has had an action-packed month as he joined us on a 10-day camping trip in Alberta. He got to travel in our Campervan with us through Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff. He experienced many firsts, all of which he handled so well. He came along on two different...

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Dusky | October 2023

Hello folks!! Can’t believe October is past us now!! My lady was really busy all month coaching volleyball, but that’s all done now so hopefully I get to go out a bit more now. I stayed home a lot in October, but I sure had fun when I did with my pal...

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Bruno | October 2023

This will be the last puppy report from me as Bruno is heading off to Advanced Training this coming month. This is a bittersweet time in the puppy-raising journey and one that always seems to come too quickly. I am so proud of Bruno for making it this far and am going...

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Russell II | October 2023

Russell II spent three weeks with me, and he was wonderful, well-trained puppy. He often sought attention, but his excitement was endearing. For the past six months, he has shown exceptional problem-solving skills and a remarkable ability to respond to cues, even for...

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Bagel | October 2023

Hi there, I hope this message finds you in good spirits! It’s time for a little update on all the exciting happenings in Bagel’s world this month. First things first, Bagel embarked on a two-week adventure with a sitter! During this time, she got to hang out with two...

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Indy | October 2023

It has been a busy month for both Indy and her raiser Judi. Indy had a sit early in the month while Judi went to NYC – thank you Donna Short for taking Indy out and about to see some Hallowe’en festivities and decorations; Indy handled them like a champ!...

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Drax | October 2023

Drax is a very loving, affectionate smart boy! He loves love and he gets snuggles any chance he gets. He is very good at waiting at doors, for his food and ‘waits’ very well when told. We are working on duration for his ‘down’s as he likes to...

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Morley | October 2023

This month Morley left his whelping home and began his puppy-raising journey. This firecracker has made a name for himself as the sassiest puppy I have raised to date. He has been learning what patience means and how to better regulate his emotions. Morley is a clever...

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Toad | October 2023

My raiser was away for three weeks this month which gave me an opportunity to stay with some lovely PADS sitters. I had three different sitters – each with a different household dynamics and routines. I had a fantastic time with each sitter and their families....

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Birdie II | October 2023

Birdie turned 15 months old this month and has matured into a nice calm puppy, with excellent manners, most of the time. She went on her first visit to the local swimming pool a couple of times in October to watch our grandson’s swimming lessons. We had to stay in the...

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Steller | October 2023

Steller is a strong-willed pup who is a real looker. He is fun, affectionate and attentive. We are often complimented on his behaviour and his quick response to commands. He makes me proud and can also be a real stinker! Sometimes, the puppy zoomies take hold and he...

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Mario | October 2023

Mario has been learning a lot of skills and has also been growing in size, too! He had a great visit with some fantastic sitters for 5 days in Vancouver and enjoyed lots of new experiences, like visiting a cafe and a restaurant. He has been enjoying short hikes to...

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