Pupdates Archive - Page 15 of 205

Major | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Photos below… Submitted by: Jo, PADS Puppy in Training...

Spring II | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Spring II joined our home on January 6, and it has been such a rewarding first month. When we first met her, she was quite shy and preferred to just sit in one place rather than follow a lure, but it only took a couple of days for her to really warm up. She quickly...

Frosty II | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Frosty was busy growing and learning in January. Not only is she quickly picking up new skills – like position cues and movement – she has learned that cats can be cuddle buddies and you can use the big dog to see what’s happening on countertops in...

Smaug | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Photos below… Submitted by: Chrissy, PADS Puppy in Training...

Fergus II | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Fergus went to Canadian Tire and decided to pick out a toy for himself! Submitted...

Tiki II | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This was our last full month with Tiki before we went off to advanced training, so we made sure she got lots of outings and long walks. And for a big outing, she joined us for her first hockey game. Submitted...

Bonnie II | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Bonnie had a great January with us, starting off with a flight from Ontario back to BC. She has been getting her paws wet in the snow with some big winter hikes on the North Shore with some other dogs. Submitted...

Ponsu | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

This pupdate technically begins at the end of November when I first met Ponsu when he was only 8 days old, at his breeder/caregiver’s home in North Vancouver. Ponsu’s mom, Birdie, was raised by me, and I was lucky enough to be allowed to visit them. Ponsu was a...

Buddy II | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi everypawdy! How’s your new year going? Mine has been pawsome so far! Besides my regular training, I’ve been having the best time playing with my buddy Comox. He’s such a great mentor and Zoomie partner! Back in his training days, he used to go to school every day,...

Blanco | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

January brought big news. After lots of discussions with my trainers, it has been decided that I will be most happy as a pet! My sensitivities are what make me unsuitable for working life, but also make me so special. To get ready for my transition to my adoptive...

Skaha III | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hey everyone, Skaha here with my January update, reporting in from Kelowna. I kicked off the month with a week-long stay at one of our awesome Okanagan PADS sitter homes; it was basically a doggy vacation resort. They have two former PADS dogs, which means built-in...

Lylie | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi friends, it’s me, Lylie! 🐾 I’m officially 7 months old, and I’m growing steadily into my very own brand of goofy. Each day brings new lessons, new adventures, and plenty of tail wags as I continue my journey with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society. I’m...

Elsie | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This cuddly pup is now 6 months and 37lbs. PADS Elsie is a sweetheart—such a calm, quiet pup (except for the snores and groans during her naps!). She is developing into a lovely dog, learning new skills and working on settling in public places. Elsie waited calmly...

Libby II | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Libby is now 14 months and 45lbs—this petite pup rang in the new year with 6-month-old PADS Elsie, with whom she has been a great mentor. Libby is a superstar when out and about, settling beautifully in every establishment we visit. She tries hard to contain her...

Doane | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Happy 2026, everyone! The new year has started off good for me! I’m still spending time at hockey arenas and running errands. I even went to the airport this month to pick up the grandpawrents. That was a cool experience. They even let dogs who aren’t in...

Gadget | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Gadget had a slow start to the month of January due to her spay operation. The pictures show her taking it easy after surgery, with a lot of her hair shaved off. She bounced back later in the month and was her usual fun-loving self. Gadget had her final assessment...

Tattor | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Happy New Year from Tattor! January brought a mix of urban adventures, winter weather challenges, and some quality downtime for our growing girl. The month kicked off with a trip up the Calgary Tower for brunch—what a foggy view! Afterward, Tattor explored the...

Arthur | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Arthur has been busy working on fine-tuning his cues and going on walks to work on his love for other dogs. Some of the places he has gone to are White Rock, Neighbourhood walks, and the New West Quay. Submitted...

Pandora | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Pandora has had an eventful couple of months. She experienced several transitions with sitters and has now settled well into her new raiser home. Around the time we met her, she entered her first heat cycle, which meant she was navigating both a move and significant...

Honey IV | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Pupdates

Despite a real lack of snow, this month turned out to be pretty fun anyway. For one, I got to dip into the lake a few more times. It felt a bit too cool for a swim, but I enjoyed a good wade. I also had some really fun hikes and play dates with some of my PADS...

Gaffer | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Such an easy dog to get along with. We have been working on chin cues from a distance, free shaping, and loose leash walking this month. Doing great in all of them. He is still a little wild if we go for a walk with another dog or when a dog walks past him, but he is...

Toad | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Toad has decided to hang up his cape and start a new journey. While we very much enjoyed Mobility training with Toad, he had difficulty with alert barking, soliciting attention from people and prey drive with cats specifically. We wish Toad all the best on...

Loyal | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

At the end of January, I met my new family, and it was love at first sight for all of us! They had all kinds of toys for me, a nice bed, some special gifts from my breed-caretaker family, lots of love, and I quickly made myself at home. Submitted by: Sedore...

Eddie III | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

January has been a busy month for six-month-old Eddie. He’s been delighting so many people with his charm and wagging tail. A couple of visits to the local university, where Eddie’s calmness is soothing for the students and the staff. Then off for some visits at the...