Pupdates Archive - Page 15 of 202

Glover | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

December was a big month! I got to meet my uncle, Pads Loki, early in December. We had a bit of a play, and then he had to go back to work. I met Santa on the same day! I had a number of outings this month. I went to some Christmas parties, a choir concert, and some...

Allen | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi, everybody! It’s your ole pal, Allen, with my report about all the cool things I got to do last month. There was a lot going on—the humans get really excited this time of year, and put lights on everything, and generally have more fun than usual. My moms took me to...

Billie II | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Billie is settling nicely into the rhythm of advanced training. We’ve learned that she’s highly motivated by kibble and enjoys using her nose lots; she’s a curious creature that’s for sure! She brings fun and spunky energy to her work. We’re beginning to...

Shah | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Shah is settling nicely into the rhythm of advanced training. We’ve learned that he’s highly motivated by kibble and enjoys being close to his people. He brings a fun, balanced energy to his work. We’re beginning to explore which career path will best suit his...

Lavie | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Lavie’s training is progressing well. She responds well to her name and understands many cues. She is learning to wait and follow cues, though she sometimes tests boundaries, especially in outdoor settings. Cues like “Sit,” “Down,” and...

Sokka | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Sokka has spent this month honing the specialized skills and obedience needed to become an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD). He is building on his foundations and working on body and chin targeting so that he can provide calm and comfort to his future clients. Sokka also...

Spyro | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Spyro had an amazing month, full of fun, adventure, and lots of tail wags. He loved playing with his dog friends. He also enjoyed going to different places, sniffing out new sights and smells, and soaking up all the excitement of being out and about. Whether it was a...

Bowden | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Bowden has been working hard on some public access scenarios this month, so he can better generalize his learning for when he is out in public. On top of tricky tasks like doing “go in” on food, Bowden has been fine-tuning his PTSD service dog skills – he is a swift...

Riff | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Wow, December was such a busy and exciting month for me!! I worked really hard on lots of my training cues, especially kennelling, going to my bed, and settling—both at home and out in public. I also practiced checking in with my raiser while playing with other dogs,...

Sylvan II | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

After careful consideration, Sylvan has been released from Advanced Training. Sylvan is a sweet and thoughtful gal. She has shown that she loves to spend time with her people and bonds very strongly with her regular people. However, she is often worried about wearing...

Nolan | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Changes can be exciting AND hard! Since December 19, I have had so many new experiences … some are fun like new toys. Some are hard, like a car ride in a new vehicle or getting used to a new-to-me kennel. Meeting a new sitter who plays with me, feeds me, and gives me...

Cynder | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Cynder started out December with a class puppy swap. She went to her sister Gem’s raisers, and Gem came to stay with Cynder’s raiser. Cynder had a great time exploring new places and meeting a horse for the first time. She then came home and went on several fun...

Rimbey | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

This month, Rimbey has been working hard on her retrieving and starting to learn wheelchair skills like “Behind” and “Foot.” Rimbey loves to help around the house and all around the training center by opening and closing doors and retrieving items. Rimbey also got two...

Chet | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Christmas is so awesome. Lots of visitors, lots of new smells, and lots of attention! We have a new tree IN THE HOUSE, and it’s awesome. I have only knocked it down once (oops), but my tail has sent a few of the low-hanging ornaments flying. I have also been out for...

Gadget | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

December was a fun month for Gadget, and she enjoyed all the extra activities that took place. She went to three hockey games and a dance recital. She also enjoyed seeing all the lights and decorations everywhere she went. Probably her favourite was going to Burnaby...

Burgie | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Sweet Burgie had a wonderful holiday season with friends new and old. After a weekend visit from Mama Parker, she spent some time showing PADS Cruiser how to be a good girl. She got a lovely staycation with a new sitter over the holidays, and some outings to enjoy the...

Zoe | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Well, where’s the snow? I explained to myself…remembering last year when, roundabout December-ish, give or take, I think I remember there being some. S’all right b/c on Christmas Day my people, Ryder, Chuck, and Perry took me up Cypress, and I DID get my white...

Chilko | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

In December, I left my mom and siblings, and the 1st night in my new house, I was sad and didn’t sleep very well. My family, whom I am staying with, had to sleep next to the kennel the first night, and they told me it was okay. I am learning to live with...

Chorcha | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Good news! My splint came off on Dec 8th and my leg has completely healed! Jen says it is a small miracle because it was hard to keep me quiet when the splint was on. I had to stay calm for 2 weeks after the splint came off but now it’s full speed ahead! I’ve been...

Mushu | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

December was a very busy month for me! With Christmas and Chanukah coming up, my raisers had lots to do, which meant lots of mall outings and shopping trips and a great chance to practice my durations with all the noise, crowds, and festive distractions! We also...

Frosty II | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Frosty landed in Calgary in mid-November to start her puppy-raising journey. Within a week, she was introduced to some snow, which – not surprisingly, considering her name, LOL – she really enjoyed. She settled in with her new dog friend, released PADS...

Smaug | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

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

Captain | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Captain wrapped up 2025 with cuddles (lots!), kibbles (not nearly enough, in his humble opinion) and tons of compliments from strangers on his outstanding “working” behaviour while out in public. He kept his sitters amused with his frequent post-dinner Winston...

Saphira | December 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Saphira had a good start to the month, playing with her friends, PADS Daisy and PADS Bryn, in the forest, and mentoring her new pal, PADS Royal, who likes to use Saphira as a pillow. The second half of the month was quieter as she got spayed. She wasn’t very...