All Pupdates
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Serrano has continued training on Emma’s string through July and has put many pieces together in preparation for Public Access Testing. Serrano is a delightful little guy to bring on any field trip. He is always counted on to keep his loose leash while walking... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Abra continues to grow in her sound work and is adding in more alert scenarios and focusing on really relaxing in between alerts. She’s been getting better and better at slowing down to match her handler’s tempo and frequent check-ins while loose-leash walking. Abra... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Loki II has come leaps and bounds in his training and general manners this month. He will still test the boundaries of just how much he’s allowed to throw his whole body into greetings and snuggle time…but we’re seeing improvement! Loki has spent time with... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mercedes has been working hard on all aspects of her job. She’s getting better at really checking out where the sound is coming from to improve her accuracy, and her bumps in different scenarios are getting clearer. On a recent field trip, we discovered that Mercedes... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What an amazing month Findlay has had! She has passed her Pre Placement Testing, been matched with a client, and is now in the process of completing Team Training! Findlay and her client are doing great. They are a very well-matched team and well on their way to an... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, I’m Toad! I’ve just left Mama Freya and my Mario Cart litter mates to start the next phase of my training. I’m getting to know my new home and the four humans I share it with. In my first month, I’ve been on very short trips to Costco, the community hockey rink,... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Charm continues to polish and refine her hearing skills. She has a good strong alert and is doing an excellent job of settling quickly and patiently in between sounds! She’s been practising all her public access skills in various environments on field trips to places... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky enjoys the summer weather and has been visiting different parks around the island. He especially loves going to Colliery Dam, where there is an off-leash dog park where he can swim and meet new friends. Skills being learned: Loose leash in high-distraction... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mario has adapted well in his first month away from his mom and litter mates. He sleeps through the night. Mario likes to train and learns quickly. His loose leash walking is excellent. His house manners and interactions with our cat are good. He is very good in the... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II enjoys the summer weather and has been visiting different parks around the island. He especially loves going to Colliery Dam, where there is an off-leash dog park where he can swim and meet new friends. Skills being learned: Loose leash in high-distraction... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cashew enjoys the summer weather and has been visiting different parks around the island. He especially loves going to Colliery Dam, where there is an off-leash dog park where he can swim and meet new friends. He is also preparing for team training which will begin... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
July was another busy month for me! My family went away for a week, so I spent some time with a sitter. That was a fun adventure; she said I was very sweet and fun to have visited. Then when I got home, we had released PADS Augusta to stay with us for a week. That was... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I love going everywhere with my family. This month was the 1st time I went to the movies; my family said I did great. I slept the whole movie, and they took me back a 2nd time. I have been practicing that I can’t sit or lay in the middle of the aisles in stores... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a busy summer. Travel, play, and surgery recovery! I went to a family friend’s house on the Sunshine Coast. There is a huge yard with a few other dogs. NO Fence! I never enjoy such freedom. They said I have a good recall and I can listen. I can share and... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Been a quiet month. My hooman sister and brother were away all month. I spent some time at a sitter this month to change up my training. Mom has really been working hard on my skills as it’s getting close to turn-in time for me. I am looking forward to my... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Toast is working along nicely. Still in his teen years pretty much, so sometimes he loses it a bit around other dogs. He loves his go-in. Will go in anywhere, anytime. Submitted by: Jim and Susan... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bagel, our spirited and well-behaved little girl! This month has been nothing short of thrilling for the beloved pup. From attending her first puppy party, where she joyfully interacted with furry friends, to gracefully paddling along with us on a paddleboarding... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I was dropped off at the SPCA Animal Hospital in the middle of July. I suddenly felt so dizzy and when I woke up, I found stitches on my tummy. I felt very sorry for myself and kept telling the staff there. Mom picked me up late afternoon and told me I got spayed. I... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I’ve paddled in the lake and gone on some longer hikes. Summer is great! My raiser went away on a trip for a few days, so I also got to go on a super visit to another PADS volunteer and spent time playing with the released PADS Chopper. That was such fun!... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We’re getting into the swing of summer with Bunker! With the excellent weather, we have taken advantage of the warm days by spending as much time as possible taking our obedience on the road. Bunker loves that after a hard day’s work at university, as he... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month Queso has been going on many field trips and taking his skills on the road! He is working on retrieving novel items and has been learning how to hit a button! He is a smart and thoughtful boy, making him a very easy and fun guy to work with. On his days... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Taylor II is still patiently waiting for a match! She is practicing all her basic commands and alerts in new places and is working on alerting to novel handlers. To keep her mind sharp, we added a new alert that we have been playing around with this month – a phone... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Captain had a play date with his dad this month and hosted PADS Flicker. Flicker was a great companion for Captain, as well as a great training tool. Captain got to do some off-leash romping with his sister on the north shore while with sitters. Submitted by: Joanne... Read more
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
July means that we are really getting into the fun parts of advanced training, where we focus on the fun skills now that Denali has the basics under her belt. We are also taking advantage of the warm weather and enjoying taking training on the road to outdoor... Read more
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Nova III
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