All Pupdates
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month Abra has started to hone in on her calmer energy and has been improving her excitement around dog distractions. She has been a star on field trips and loves her bus trips to go on enriching decompression walks! Abra and her bunkmate (and sister) Charm enjoy... Read more
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Moriah has been spending the beginning days of “spring” in Calgary by keeping her hearing dog skills sharp – and she sure is on point! She will leave playing with friends in the training center or her bed to alert Miranda that her phone is going off or that there is... Read more
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Spring has started to make its way to Calgary’s side of the Rockies, and the advanced dog crew is very pleased to be taking advantage of the warmer weather. Cheddar is focusing on learning new skills for her future career as an assistance dog. She is learning... Read more
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Thorin is a lovable and cuddly little guy that loves life. He loves any kind of outing and is always ready to go, whether it is a trip to the grocery store, a walk on the beach or a romp on the trail. He is very enthusiastic about meeting any person who pays him any... Read more
Friday, March 31, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
March was a busy month for Tahsis. It started off with curling and then took off to Palm Springs, literally. Tahsis had her first flight experience and totally Rocked It! She sat and stayed/waited (dropped leash) while I was being scanned at the security gates and... Read more
Thursday, March 2, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Captain went to a different raiser for 2 weeks as part of a puppy swap, then went for a 3-day venture with his favourite sitter. I made a dog bed for a puppy we were supposed to get, and here’s a picture of Captain seeing if he could fit on it. Submitted... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s been a great month at my new home! I have been able to explore the neighbourhood while I work on my loose-leash walking and dog distraction (I don’t understand why I can’t play with every dog see). I’m learning a lot and having lots of... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Fred spent the first 2 weeks of the month in a swap with another raiser. He seemed to enjoy himself during that time. The past 2 weeks Fred has gone back to work with me as well as attended a few dance competitions and really settled well during the chaos of the... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well folks, it finally happened…not only is the small feline feeling much more comfortable around us pups, but she seems to have taken a particular liking to MY BED! I’ve had a few words with her about this, but we seem to be at a bit of a stalemate, as... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Camilo had a very busy month of “firsts”. He had his first trip on the Sky train where he did very well. He was aware and looking around, but he did not bark or whine and pretty much took it in stride. Camilo had his first trip to the local Legion, where... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Alma had a fun month getting a chance to play in the snow at the park. She also got to spend a week with her new friend “Izzie”. She is learning how to settle nicely in public at coffee shops and restaurants. Submitted by: Pam... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In February, Radar got lucky and went to a GREAT family for our puppy swap! There, he practiced settling everywhere, which is a challenge for him. We are so grateful for all the improvement he made! He came back to us, and we can now have chill dinners, he can settle... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
February was a busy month for me! Lots of time at the hockey rink, and I went for a 2-week puppy swap! I had a great time at my puppy swap (including a fun time outside that included mud!), but it’s nice to be home again with my regular human families. I’ve also been... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month we focus on house manners with Bruno. There is nothing he loves more than playing with my other dogs in the home. However, we are working on ensuring that this occurs appropriately. It hasn’t been easy, but he is starting to understand. We continue to... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan
Toast arrived here the day after we got back from Mexico. He just moved right in. He had the usual test period where he had to test us to see if we were the kind of people who would let him forget everything the previous trainers had taught him. He settled down really... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I got to go for my GDBart. I think I did quite well, all things considered. It was VERY exciting to be at the campus in Burnaby cuz there are always lots of interesting smells out there. We also went to the Holiday Inn Express by Metrotown for a PADS event.... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello Friends! This month I have had a lot of fun playing in the snow. We got to go with friends to a special dog park and run and run and run! PADS Scramble stayed with us for a few days, and released PADS Dasher also stayed with us. I have been working hard on loose... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
The snow has pretty much melted around town, but there’s still plenty up in the mountains, so this month we tried yet another winter sport: snowshoeing. Birdie accompanied me three times at various snowshoe trails: Telemark Ski Club’s high ridge trail, Kelowna Nordic... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey everyone! It’s Dusky! I’m doing great still at my home with my people. It was another great month experiencing life on the farm. I have a nice big backyard to run with my pal, Kenny, in. My lady likes to take me out into the backfield too, letting me... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Abra has been enjoying time training this month, playing with friends (especially running around with Pimento!) and doing enrichment activities. She has been dabbling in sound training as a possible career path and has also been introduced to other skill foundations.... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was so much FUN! I got to spend 2 weeks with a different raiser, in a different house, with a senior dog ‘friend’. It was a little hard at first learning to take turns (I’m an only puppy at my normal raisers), and the puppy swap raiser... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bagel has done so well this last month. She hasn’t had an accident all month and always toilets on command. She has been doing well at the office as well as keeping everyone’s spirits up with her insanely Wigley butt. In puppy class, she has been working... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’m getting bigger and had a good month! I’ve been working on basic cues like “perch” and “down” and learning to settle on my bed. I’m a good girl. Submitted by: Hilda Ryan... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Kasota had some fun adventures in February. She went for a couple of long walks, including one right after a big snowfall. She also visited some stores and coffee shops. For training, Kasota went to some in-person training classes, which she loves. She also had an... 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
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