All Pupdates

Kasota | August 2023

Kasota enjoys the summer weather and has been visiting different parks around the island. She really enjoys visiting the off-leash dog park at Colliery Dam, where she can take a refreshing swim and socialize with other furry friends. Skills being learned: Loose leash...

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DK | August 2023

I went for walks and had my grandkids come to visit me. They played with me, and I got to wear my new summer shoes. Submitted by: Fred...

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Thorin | August 2023

Thorin has been dedicating much time and effort to improving his skills. Recently, he has gone on several field trips to places such as Edmonds Community Centre, Petsmart, Coquitlam Centre, and Home Depot. Thorin is still working on his barking and his greetings....

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Radar II | Augsut 2023

It’s exciting news that Radar II made it into Advanced Training this month! He is a smart cookie and is sharp on his cues! He has been adjusting to the kennel environment and loves his play breaks with his friends Sprinter and brother Beacon! We have been...

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Quinn | August 2023

It was an exciting month for Quinn as it was her birthday month, and she turned two years old! She has done all her preplacement tasks and is eagerly waiting to see if she passed! Keeping her paws crossed!! Miss Quinn has been off-site with her sitter, going on many...

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Dusky | August 2023

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well and had a good summer! I’m still doing really good here. Now that my heat cycle is over I’m feeling more calm and relaxed as a dog. My lady and my sitter lady kept telling me. Some things I was up to this...

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Dash II | August 2023

The Delightful Dash II is excited to announce that he has completed his pre-placement testing and has found a job! Congratulations to the wonderful village that helped him get to his client: Whelping Home: The Fuchs Family Puppy Raiser: Lisa Williams Advanced...

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Sinclair | August 2023

Sinclair has been living his best life, getting all the cuddles and cookies a dog could hope for. He has been going out and doing lots of field trips, working on visiting with folks at PADS booths at events like Calgary’s Day of the Dog and Spinal Cord Injury...

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Alpine | August 2023

Alpine has been working hard this month! We have been taking all the skills that she has learned so far to the next level by adding duration and difficulty. This smart gal has risen to the challenge, of course! It’s not just the hard stuff happening, though. We have...

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Roan | August 2023

Roan has been working hard this month! We have been taking all the skills that he has learned so far to the next level by adding duration and difficulty. This smart guy has risen to the challenge, of course. It’s not just the hard stuff happening, though. We have been...

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Cashew | August 2023

The charismatic Cashew is excited to announce that he has passed his pre-placement testing and has found a job! Congratulations to the wonderful village that helped him get to his client. Whelping Home: Marie Breton & Jocelyn Rock Advanced Sitter: Don Larson,...

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Parker | August 2023

We had lots of fun in the sun this month! Car rides, train rides, and trips to the interior made for a relaxing last few weeks of summer. I even got to ride a heritage bus around downtown, tread the boards on a tour of the Orpheum Theatre, and practice *not* chasing...

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Sounder | August 2023

August continued to bring on tons of summer fun and adventure for me! I stayed cool in the pool, got out to lots of shops and restaurants to keep up my manners, and even got to go on my first plane ride to the coast, where I was spoiled with love and attention from a...

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Morena | August 2023

Morena went on her first road trip to the interior and spent a week at a lake. She didn’t take to swimming but loved the paddleboards and floaties. She’s working very hard on her dog distraction and keeps getting better. Submitted by: Brad and...

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Dylan II | August 2023

Dylan II has been maturing very nicely over the past few weeks and has filled out physically. He has become a solid and agile dog while learning to behave at his absolute bestest no matter where we go. We are still exploring different options for his career path, but...

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Ky | August 2023

Ky has been maturing very nicely over the past few weeks and has filled out physically. He has become a very strong and agile dog on top of learning how to behave at his absolute bestest no matter where we go. We are still exploring different options for his career...

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Toad | August 2023

Hi, I’m Toad! I’ve been enjoying the warm, sunny weather but sometimes it gets a little too hot in the house. Being the smart pup that I am though, I found the perfect spot in the house to cool down – right in front of the large fan. When it got super hot in the...

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Sprinter | August 2023

Welcome! Sprinter just came into doggy university this month and is excited to meet all her classmates and try out different skills! So far, she has liked trying out tug the most. Sprinter has sometimes been a little dog-distracted. She is strengthening her focus with...

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Abra | August 2023

Abra has been practising her public access skills with various handlers this month. At first, trying to focus on a new person when Ashley was around was tricky, but now she’s happily working with whoever is working with her that day. Sometimes, Abra still gets a bit...

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DeeDee | August 2023

DeeDee has been doing an excellent job of polishing up her public access skills and transferring them to different handlers. She sometimes still gets a bit ahead, especially when walking up stairs, but is starting to settle into the zone a lot faster. DeeDee has begun...

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Bruno | August 2023

The focus of this month was fun with a bit of training thrown in! We spent a lot of time at the off-leash park where Bruno worked on his recall. Even with the other dogs running around him, Bruno can stay in a sit or a down until I recall him. We spent time this month...

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Aslan | August 2023

Aslan is continuing his adventures in the city with his Advanced Sitter. He has wonderful house manners and does a beautiful job settling both at home and out and about. He really loves being around people but is learning that spending time separated from his handler...

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Perry | August 2023

Perry joined our family at the end of August! She is full of life and a joy to have in our home. She is learning every day and has no fear! She likes to snuggle with the released PADS dog Dean! Submitted by:...

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Bagel | August 2023

First things first, I had the time of my life on our little escapades. My foster family took me camping under the starry skies, and I must admit, I was a bit unsure at first, but I quickly got the hang of it. The fresh air, new scents, and all those intriguing...

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