All Pupdates

Alma | September 2023

Hi! This month I started going to high school and university. I really enjoy all the people and excitement, but I have to remember to remain calm. My mom left me in the hallway with lots of students for a few minutes and I stayed right where she left me. She was so...

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Sounder | September 2023

In September I was reunited with my Calgary raisers and roommate Rider for some fun fall adventures! I sat with my raiser while she got a haircut which was an interesting experience. It was kind of boring though so I slept most of the time! I have also been spoiled...

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Groot | September 2023

Groot has had an excellent month, and seems to be getting bigger every day! He had a trip to Jericho Beach and experienced the sand and sea for the first time. He wasn’t so sure of the sea at first but was quickly brave enough to get his paws wet. He has...

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Captain | September 2023

WOW!! This boy is going to be 2 years old on October 22/23!! Unbelievable!! Captain went to a car show in Campbell River; he travelled nicely on the Ferry and did alright at the car show where there were lots of dog distractions. Captain got to meet a 3-day newborn...

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Petra | September 2023

This month has been a busy one for Petra! Not only has she grown a ton, but she is also learning a lot of new things. She has gone on quite a few field trips in order to make sure that she is socialized really well. Watching her grow is such a treat – she is reminding...

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Sinclair | September 2023

We have great news for our friend Sinclair this month. All his hard work has paid off, and he has completed his pre-placement testing! We are now in the process of finding him the perfect facility that will appreciate his oversized wiggle and gentle nature. His...

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Alpine | September 2023

We have great news for our friend Alpine this month. All her hard work has paid off, and she has completed her pre-placement testing! We are now in the process of finding her the perfect person who will appreciate her sweet personality and zest for work. Her trainers,...

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Yarrow | September 2023

Yarrow is now 6 months old and his recent growth spurt has taken him to 48 pounds. All aspects of his training are going well. Yarrow loves to put on his vest and his natural calmness makes him a star when he is out in public. Yarrow’s favourite training activity is...

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Roan | September 2023

We have great news for our friend Roan this month. All his hard work has paid off, and he has completed his pre-placement testing! We are now in the process of finding him the perfect person who will appreciate his big, goofy personality and zest for work. His...

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Toast | September 2023

Toast went in to get neutered this month. On his birthday no less. So he had a few quiet days. Did not seem to bother him too much and he has recovered well. Still the nice lovable pup as always.Submitted by: Jim and Susan...

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Gherkin | September 2023

Gherkin has spent this month with an amazing sitter! They work hard each day to maintain Gherkin’s amazing skills and take him out while Calgary staff have been busy moving. Gherkin is a sweet and thoughtful boy who loves to be on standby for whatever his human...

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Beans III | September 2023

Beans III has spent this month with an amazing sitter! They work hard each day to maintain the amazing skills Beans has and take her out while Calgary staff have been busy moving. Beans is a fun-loving girl who loves people equally as much as she likes kibble and...

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Bunker | September 2023

Bunker has been going on many field trips this month and taking his skills on the road! He is working on his cuddling and greeting skills in public to help him in his future career. Bunker loves to hang with his human on his days off and always be by their side. He...

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Denali II | September 2023

This month, Denali II has been going on many field trips and taking her skills on the road! She is working on maintaining her alerting skills that will help her future client in public. On her days off, Denali loves to cuddle with her humans and go for walks with...

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Maggie II | September 2023

This month Maggie II has been going on many field trips and taking her skills on the road! She is working on new sounds and alerting her human to those sounds while maintaining good focus and proper behavior in public. On her days off, Maggie loves to hang out with...

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Mercedes | September 2023

In September, Mercedes practiced working on her usual challenges of ignoring finding food on the floor and squirrels. She is getting better and better at leaving those surprise snacks on the ground alone! Squirrels will take a bit more time not to be so interesting,...

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Charm | September 2023

In September, Charm spent some more time going home in the evenings to train with Ashley and work on sounds spaced out and as an alarm in the morning. She did wonderfully! She’s also improved at maintaining her loose leash positioning with less and less handler...

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Indy | September 2023

Indy continues to warm our family’s hearts and be a great companion. My son started high school this year & his favorite thing is seeing Indy’s entire body wagging to welcome him home! She also had her longest sit with new sitter Amy, which was a great...

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Scarlet | September 2023

Scarlet went on an adventure to the island where she will hang out with another PADS dog, Cherry! Scarlet and her new sitter are working on basic cues, sit, stand, down durations, dog distraction and sniffing. Scarlet has been on several field trips to the pharmacy,...

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Aslan | September 2023

Aslan went on numerous field trips in September! He visited IKEA, grocery stores, pharmacies, pubs, restaurants and many coffee shops! Aslan and his sitter have been working persistently on his visual barrier and separation anxiety. They have recently gone back to...

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Ky | October 2023

Ky has been showing great interest in engaging with his handler 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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Bagel | September 2023

First things first, guess what? I celebrated my very first birthday! That’s right, I’m officially one year old now. There were balloons, toys, and the most delicious pupcake you can imagine. It was a howling good time, and I felt like the luckiest pup in the world...

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Melon | September 2023

Melon has been working hard on many foundation behaviours this month, which will be the building blocks for all the fun stuff! He has been spending a lot of time out in public and going on various types of field trips in order to get an idea of what he might like to...

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Queso | September 2023

Congratulations to Queso for passing his pre-placement testing! This month, we mainly focused on generalizing and perfecting the skills needed for his PPT. We spent a lot of time on field trips – both inside and outside in an attempt to enjoy the last of the summer...

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