All Pupdates

Ace | June 2023

The Amazing Ace is excited to announce that he got a job!  School of Origin: Dogs with Wings Puppy Raiser: Erik & Barbara Danielsen Advanced Sitter: Wendy Proudlock, Gloria Bednar, Linda Elias and Nick Braun Congratulations to the village of people that helped...

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Cheddar | June 2023

The charismatic Cheddar is excited to let everyone know she has a job!  Thank you to the fantastic team of people who have walked beside her to this point in her journey. We cannot wait to see where her role takes her. Whelping Homes: Robin Bruder & Ty Brooks...

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Storm II | June 2023

Storm II is proud to announce that he has found a job!  Whelping Homes: Linda & Ken Osada Litter: PADS Seasons Litter Sponsor: The Hamber Foundation Puppy-Raisers: Shannon Boucousis (previously Lewis Marshall, Cynthia Hlynski) Advanced Sitters: Dawn Milman and...

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Dash II | May 2023

Dash II has recently joined the Vancouver Island crew and is a big hit with everyone here. He is continuing his learning as we prepare for his pre-placement test, and we’ll be looking at potential matches for him soon. There are still some skills to be worked...

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Dusky | May 2023

Hey friends!! I’m sorry I haven’t updated in a while! April and May have been super busy for my lady. Her husband had to work long days because he works in farmers’ fields on these big things called tractors. I even got to go for a ride in one! My...

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Cela | May 2023

We had an aMAYzing month! Cela had many opportunities to learn and shine. She continues to be a superstar at work and is progressing wonderfully while on outings. Cela helped hand out flower baskets and charmed attendees at the BC Distilled event and the shredding...

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Quinn | May 2023

Quinn got PADS Thorin as her new bunkmate this month. They get along so well and have a fun time with each other. Quinn is being considered as an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD), so we have been brushing up on her obedience cues. We have been working on her stand...

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Thorin | May 2023

This month Thorin was welcomed to Advanced Training! Thorin is a very high-energy boy with lots of personality! Thorin gets along with everyone but settled on having PADS Quinn as his bunkmate as they get along so well in the play yard. Thorin needs to work on...

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Scarlet | May 2023

This month Scarlet was welcomed to Advanced Training! While Scarlet was on campus, she had a great time being bunkmates with her sister PADS Marvel. Scarlet was a little sensitive and shy, but she became confident as the week went on. Scarlet was very enthusiastic...

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Abra | May 2023

In May, Abra joined Ashley’s string! After noticing that she shared a lot of traits with her sister, it was decided that Abra should try out sound work, and she is loving it! She quickly picks up on the concepts and has caught up in learning all the sounds she needs...

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Kasota | May 2023

This month Kasota was welcomed into Advanced Training! She got to play with her sister PADS Jubilee. Kasota is enthusiastic about her cues! She needs some work on her kennel cue with a new handler, but once she is in, she does fantastic. Kasota is working on settling...

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DeeDee | May 2023

DeeDee has been having a blast working on sound. She still can get a little high in her bumps, but we love having eager efforts to shape. She is working on adding sound alerts to being outside or in a public space. In general, DeeDee can have a lot of energy going on...

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Louis II | May 2023

The lovable Louis II is proud to announce that he got a job! He passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client. Whelping Homes: Jackie Clark & family Litter: PADS Eukanuba Litter Puppy-Raisers: Elizabeth Cousar, Michelle Valley and Marie...

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Mercedes | May 2023

Mercedes has been working on her sound alerts and continuing to space them out. She is also trying out working on some sound alerts outside or in a public space. She is really enjoying the work and getting the hang of things! Overall she has a generally calm demeanour...

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Charm | May 2023

Charm has been working on her sound alerts and spacing them out, as well as trying some of them outside or in a public space. She is always very enthusiastic to alert! Charm is also working on slowing down her energy and bringing more calm focus when out and about in...

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Dash II | May 2023

Dash II was busy this month working on all of his skills. He went on field trips where he practised next to a power chair and ones where he practised in a bracing harness and worked on steps in a public setting. To help Dash continue his learning and further...

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Swift | June 2023

Swift is pleased to announce that she has found a job!  Accomplishments like this wouldn’t be possible without the love and support of the fantastic people in her village; thank you to: Whelping Homes: The Fuchs Family Litter: PADS Move Litter...

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Swift | May 2023

Exciting news! Swift has been matched with a client and has begun Team Training with Margaret and the client this month. Swift will be working in a middle school environment. In her off time, she gets to have lots of fun with the handler and her family relaxing or...

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Gimli | May 2023

This month Gimli was welcomed to Advanced Training! Congratulations to their teams of Puppy Raisers, Sitters, Breeder Caretakers and Puppy Cohort Instructors who have helped them reach this fantastic milestone in their journey to becoming life-changing Assistance...

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Loki II | May 2023

Welcome to Advanced Training Loki II! Loki has been a wonderful addition to his trainer’s string. He’s a big boy with a lot of try in him. He’s spent the month settling into the rhythms and routines of Puppy University. We are focusing on his...

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Gloucester | May 2023

Gloucester is very close to finishing her time in Advanced Training and moving on to improve the lives of those around her! She remains a lovely, steady Eddie kind of dog who handles stressful situations and heightened emotions very well. She is putting some extra...

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Findlay | May 2023

Findlay is loving life in May! She had to visit the vet for a minor issue, and she was very brave and got lots of compliments. Findlay had a mock Public Access Test this month, which helped isolate the areas she excels in and where we need to focus. She’s a super fun...

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Fiddle | May 2023

Fiddle has been progressing along well. Fiddle is a very curious pup and not afraid to explore and meet new people with a great big smile on her face. Fiddle is also often calm at times and spends the day sleeping or observing from her dog bed. Fiddle has had a chance...

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Bruno | May 2023

This month was a busy one for Bruno! He ended April by spending a couple of days with a sitter where he got to hang out with a fellow puppy in training. For the first week of May, advanced dog Alpine stayed the week. This was a fun but busy time in the house. Bruno...

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