All Pupdates
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
While others have been enjoying the dog days of summer, Maggie II has been working like a dog instead. And while this might seem like no fun to the average pooch, Maggie loves a job and does everything she’s asked to do with her trademark wiggle. Maggie always... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
While the trainers were away, Bunker spent time with his puppy-raising family! He got to spend time cuddling and accompanying his human to school. Skills Being Learned: Movement skills, Perch work, Offered skills Recent Field Trips: Junior High School, Petland... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Diego is a very big, sweet angel! He has made a few visits to campus during this past month and has shown significant improvement. He is enthusiastic about learning more skills and is a natural at tug; he has opened the fridge a few times! With his Loosh Lease... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month Bruno has been working on taking his skills on the road and building duration on his existing skills. He has been working hard on this while staying still is not his favourite. We are continuing to perfect the placement of ‘heel’ and position... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was Dhalia’s first full month at her new home, and she’s already become very comfortable and curious. She’s quickly becoming the entire apartment building’s friend, and people immediately warm to her, probably because of her adorable face!... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Kasota arrived at the beginning of June. She is working on all cues and durations. She quickly loses focus while training if there are too many distractions; her dog’s distraction is very high. Many field trips at our local grocery stores, Costco, a... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cashew has passed his pre-placement test and has been matched with one of our clients. He is a busy guy over here preparing and practicing all his skills. He will begin team training in late August, and we are very excited to share this wonderful dog with someone who... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I have had a busy 1st month since leaving my siblings. I have gotten to experience going to the doctor and dentist’s office, going to the malls and even COSTCO! I have had fun playing in the puppy pool and puppy splash pad. It has been hot this month and I have... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky has been spending lots of time having a blast learning new skills. It is still too early to tell if he will make it all the way, but he certainly shows lots of promise. We are working hard on his ability to maintain focus in high-distraction environments. We hope... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Indy & her raiser had a busy month! She had her 4-month walk-through and did a fantastic job staying focused and not getting spooked by anything (fortunately, there were no other dogs at Home Depot that time!). On to ‘dog distraction’ – had help... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been spending lots of time having a blast learning new skills. It is still too early to tell if he will make it all the way, as he does have some tendencies to do as he pleases at times. This can lead to the handler being ignored. We are working hard on... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dash II has passed his pre-placement test and has been matched with one of our clients. He is a busy guy over here preparing and practicing all his skills. He will begin team training in late August, and we are very excited to share this wonderful dog with someone who... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pinto has been a super good girl for her sitters this month (of course!) She has such a sunny personality, is smart and keen to learn, and is the perfect balance of fun and cuddly! She’s been enjoying walks by the river, and back at home, we’ve been working on... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
It was a rather quiet month. We have been enjoying the summer weather with lots of adventure walks. We continue to work on our loose leash walking. Brinks is discovering the very many different smells of summer. He’s even been investigating what flowers smell... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Hey, fellow humans and four-legged enthusiasts! It’s me, Jones, your favorite Labrador extraordinaire and Pacific Assistance Dog-in-Training! I just wrapped up a crazy busy month, and boy, oh boy, do I have some tail-wagging tales to share! First things first,... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I am a lovely and sweet boy! Everyone loves me. When I go to work at school, I am the best. No kids melt down when I am on duty Teachers and staff always use me as a strategy— FIRST work, THEN Mango time. If kids come to school feeling anxious, sad, or grumpy, they... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
The big news this month, our baby puppy has gone into heat and has matured into a little lady dog! Time for “fancy pants” for the next while, but in our case, little boys’ underpants. But before that happened Birdie participated in two PADS events this month: Kelowna... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June got off to a good start as we spent some time on Bowen Island relaxing, and Cela got to rest as she was a little under the weather. She then was able to charm sitter CJ while I travelled for work, and things returned to the familiar mid-month, which meant... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I could just copy and paste last month’s report, but what a Great month. He had a few play dates with Bingo that went very well. Toast has a new favourite treat, ICE CUBES. No matter what he is doing, rattle a few ice cubes in a glass, and he is right there. He... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
School’s out for summer!! I don’t really know what that means, but mum says we aren’t going back to that building, with those people for 2 months! Because it was the end of the year, we had fun adventures like assemblies, a field trip, more games... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Welcome Rufous to our home with PADS Larry! Rufous is settling in just great, and Larry is teaching him a few things or two. Rufous went on the Skytrain like a champ. He met a couple of new friends PADS Nessa and PADS released Essie, and had a blast playing out in the... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Nova is an incredibly loveable dog who has the gaze and gawks of anyone she is near. Impressively, the only one whose gaze she holds is her handlers– she is so fixated on her handlers and eager to do what is asked of her. We adore how Nova is this balance of... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Captain was supposed to be turned in to advanced training on May 5/23 but has been chosen to be a temporary breeding dog for 6 to 8 months, so we proudly get to keep him for this duration. This month he has a little buddy named Flicker joining him at our home. Captain... Read more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I love bananas; they are my fav! Sometimes when we’re grocery shopping, I like to help point them out. I also went to a Race for The Kids and met a princess and a stormtrooper, and he had a different-sounding voice, but I didn’t mind! Submitted by:... Read more
Alma
Andie
Angel III
Arthur
Asti
Bagel
Baldwin
Belle IV
Bingo
Birdie II
Blair
Blue IV
Bonnie II
Bowden
Brava
Brinks
Bryn II
Bubba II
Buddy II
Captain
Carpie
Casey
Casper
Chester II
Chet
Chilko
Chorcha
Cleat
Clyde II
Coola
Cruiser
Crumpet
DK
Doane
Donora
Dot II
Dusky
Eddie III
Elora
Elsie
Fergus II
Fiddle
Furrow
Gadget
Gaffer
Glisten
Glover
Goaldie
Golly
Goose II
Honey IV
Hudson II
Ivy II
Jasper III
Jonsie
Kasota
Kiara II
Koi
Korra
Kyree
Lavie
Link II
Lumina
Maren
Marsh II
Mickey II
Milos
Minnie II
Minnow
Morena
Moriah
Muffin
Mushu
Nevada
Nolan
Nova III
Orion II
Parker
Perry
Petra
Pilot II
Piper IV
Pixel II
Pixie II
Poppy III
Quiche
Riff
Ritz
Royal II
Rufous
Rumi
Saphira
Sawyer
Scarlet
Seven II
Seymour II
Shah
Shelby II
Shyloh
Skaha III
Smaug
Sokka
Sparx
Spring II
Sprinter
Steller
Stetson II
T-Bone
Tank
Teenie
Tesla
Tetris
Texas II
Tide
Tiki II
Toast
Toffee
Tope
Triton
Vaseux
Viking II
Waffle
Windsor
Zuby
