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Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month Trek has been reviewing all the commands he knows in preparation for team training at the beginning of May! We have been focusing on all his general obedience around crutches and counterbalance support and retrieving. He is the bestest boy, and we are all... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month Taylor II has been practicing all her alerts and commands in preparation for her pre-placement test next month. She is also working really hard on discriminating between all the sounds she knows. She loves her job, and it is really cool to see all the... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Denali II to our advanced training crew! Denali is a sweet and cuddly girl who loves her people just as much as she loves kibble. Her raisers have done an amazing job with Denali, and they should be very proud of her as she is a true credit... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Cheddar has decided this month she would like to change her career. Cheddar has shown us her ability to draw everyone in with her sweet personality and has shown us how much of a social butterfly she is. We think this gift will make her better suited to be an... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Quinn has been bouncing around to see what stream she would like, so we have been working on some basic obedience while we figure that out. Quinn showed off that dogs were no big deal when plenty was at the Burnaby campus this month and ignored everyone. She also got... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Spring is here! As my raiser is going through her photos she’s beginning to realize that April was a Guiding month with lots of Sparks and Guides activities which I really enjoyed. We started off the month at a Guide STEM event which I loved, all of the guides... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The month started off quietly as I was in my second heat. But by the end of April, I was out and about representing PADS in the Vancouver Tourism Challenge! I went to several museums and attractions and behaved perfectly at all of them. Stay tuned to hear more about... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sawyer grew up a lot during the month of April. In the beginning, she was still in the throes of what tends to be the “worst” part of adolescence. At her worst, she still wasn’t very bad, just a little more willful, and a little naughty, and we had... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
April was an exciting month for Kasota. Her social calendar included two days at a dance competition, cheering for all the dogs at the PADS graduation watch party, and a number of trips to the Mulberry Seniors Residence to visit her many friends. It is now time for... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month kicked off with some exciting news. My doggo housemate and fellow PADS pup in training who’s part of the breeding program found out she’s pregnant. I have no idea what that means but the hooman says busy times are ahead. This means that for this month, we... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Alma has had a great month. She has met some new dog friends and has been going to a lot of dance competitions and lacrosse games. She loves water and when off leash will seek out any puddles and dive right in. Alma is working hard on being calm when meeting new... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Quiche had tons of fun playing with her newly released PADS “brother” Poblano. They get along really well and enjoy socializing with my grandchildren and other PADS dogs. They like snuggling together when they’re tired out, but they both work hard to... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, Everyone! Wow, did April ever fly by fast? I turned 9 months old, celebrated my first Easter, wore bunny ears, swam in the ocean, suntanned on the deck, did some gardening…and, right this minute, the painters are here with their ladders. They keep popping up in... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Meet sweet Nova III! She is adorable and smart, and I love her to pieces. Nova joins us all the way from Maryland, USA, from a service dog organization called Hero Dogs, Inc. Her papa is our very own PADS Queso. She made sure to bring her enthusiasm, fun energy, and... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This has been a bit more of a busy month for me. So what have I done this month? Gotta try to remember as there’s been so much. We went to Moody Ales where I got to watch my raiser have a couple of drinks with some other people. I was good & relaxed under the... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Successes – sleeping through the night!Challenges – just cuz it’s concrete, doesn’t mean toilet! Sorry, Home Depot. :)Saw a butterfly today; mesmerizing! Had a painting mishap & now I have a black ‘c’ shape (fading!) on my left... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
What can one say about Toast? Such a great dog. Eager to learn. Eager to please. Loves his food. Loves his walks. Loves people. At bedtime, he charges up the steps into his kennel. Not too much exciting to report. A few nice walks along the waterfront and visits with... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have had lots of fun as spring has arrived in the Okanagan. I have been helping quite a bit in the yard as there seem to be lots to do out there. I have also gone for many fun hikes and playdates with my PADS and other doggy pals. I am showing good improvement in... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Another good month in Diego land. Mom says it’s not fair. I am just starting to behave like a big boy, and now I have to go to Advanced training. I got to have some sleepovers at Susan’s when Barb and Patrick went away for a week. Of course, I was on my best... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Bruno had a couple of firsts, including spending the weekend with a sitter. Although he took a little while to settle in, he did well and worked hard to settle around the other puppy in training in the home. He had the opportunity to visit the off-leash... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
So I got the opportunity to introduce you to my namesake: the Mercedes Sprinter. But just in case you ask do I sprint? The answer is yes. I had a wonderful day going to the island and meeting up with PADS Canary. She is going to team training next week, and she... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Ky worked on core cues, loose leash walking, durations, meet & greets, checking in, and learnt “up” and “my lap,” He is doing nicely. He had many field trips: grocery stores, pharmacies, Canadian Tire, the mall and restaurants. Ky also went... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II worked on core cues, environmental distractions, loose leash walking, check-in, and meet & greets. He is doing well. He had many field trips: grocery stores, Costco, and restaurants. Dylan also went on a few trips to Nanaimo to train with PADS Senior... Read more
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Sequin continues to be a great puppy to train and live with. She did decide to be a bit more focused on the environment than her person when she hit adolescence but is regaining her focus as she matures. Sequin is strong with almost all of her skills but will still be... Read more
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Asti
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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
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