All Pupdates
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
I arrived at my new place at the end of this month. I have lots of outdoor space here and loooove playing in the snow. My new place has two resident cats, and so far, I like them more than they like me. I’ve been very respectful, so I think I’m winning... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky arrived in Sooke on Vancouver Island on March 1st. Dylan II and Ky are getting to know each other and working on their cues. There will update further at the end of March. Submitted by: Don, Advanced Training... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DeeDee had a fun time playing with her new friend Mercedes! DeeDee set off to her sitters on her first day to get spayed and recover in a lovely cozy home. Her sitter couldn’t be more delighted with DeeDee. Her sitter says she is SO well-behaved and perfectly listens... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Sweet Smore is proud to announce that he got a job! He passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client. Congratulations to PADS Smore and his community of amazing supporters for their time, energy, and dedication to his success! Whelping Homes: The... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations to Scramble for passing her pre-placement testing and being matched with a client! Thank you to everyone who helped throughout her journey – it truly takes a village. This month we focused on taking skills on the road in preparation for the PPT.... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Ace is focusing on learning new skills like chin targeting, body targeting, and lateral movement skills. He is proving how much he loves to learn and is enthusiastically picking up his new skills! Ace is also working on taking these skills on the road and maintaining... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Maggie II was super excited to be here. She was the first to arrive on campus but was greeted by her sister Quinn shortly after. Maggie and Quinn had the best time playing in the snow! Maggie has been showing us how she can settle in distracting environments. Maggie... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Quinn was beaming with excitement to be in Advanced Training! She was greeted by her sister Maggie II, and they just had the best time ever playing in the snow. Quinn has shown us she is full of beans, but when needed, she can settle well. Quinn did some settle... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month I got to spend the afternoon with my naming sponsor Gloria. She adopted the released dog Simba and we had lots of time to play in the big yard. Gloria took this picture and loves my wide-eyed look. Submitted by:... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Sounder here! Turns out, I love winter and have been having a blast zooming around in the snow lately! Sometimes I get really excited, but I am practicing checking in with my raisers and calming down with a “sit” or “down” when things get a... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
So February was a quiet month for me. I have been in heat this month, and I cannot go anywhere where there are other dogs, especially males. I also have to be careful around where I live because there are coyotes around. My raiser only took me out during the day for... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
My fellow campus canines pups and I had a Valentine’s Day photoshoot in collaboration with the Men’s Basketball team, which turned out amazing. I also wrote a diary entry when I was at a sitter’s a couple of weeks ago. This is what I wrote: I... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Storm II continues to enjoy time with his PADS Advanced Training Sitter. He has learned to be very comfortable in his cape and is sometimes so eager to put it on that he jumps right off the ground. He continues to make weekly visits to Peak House, where the youth in... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Pyxis has had a great month. He is maturing and growing steadily. He is still all puppy when he’s at the off-leash park and loves to play with any dog who is the least willing. He is in tune with the Kindergarten students at school, where he goes every Tuesday... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Just practicing my cute face so she gives me all the kibbles! My friend Apple (pink collar) came to visit. I did really well sharing one of my beds with her. I’m the cute one on the right. Submitted by:... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The month of February was about transitions—as Maggie would be heading off to puppy university to join the advanced training team at month’s end. Along with practicing skills, we fit in some time visiting friends and family to say farewell, including a beach day... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi everyone! Boy, did we get a lot of snow this month! It was up to my belly in my backyard! I had fun playing in it. As usual, we spent some time in the hockey arenas. One of the arenas had some stairs that had a rough surface, but I didn’t mind, and I went up... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I got to take the sky train & see a hockey game in Feb. It was so fascinating that I kept watching the hockey game and paying attention to people’s conversations. Mom also prepared some yummy frozen kongs for me to enjoy during the game. I didn’t mind... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations to our newest Accredited Facility Dog Team – Anthony and PADS Benji. Anthony recently shared with us: “I am very excited to have Benji join Centennial Secondary! He’s smart, inquisitive, loving, and gentle. He very much likes to be... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Cheddar focuses on learning new skills like chin targeting to the leg, body targeting, and lateral movement skills. She is proving how much she loves to learn and is enthusiastically picking up her skills! Cheddar is such a sweet girl; she is very in tune with her... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Compass has passed her pre-placement testing! Way to go, Compass! We look forward to seeing Compass begin her forever job as an amazing Mobility Service Dog! Her trainer Evelyn and the PADS advanced training staff are very grateful... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, Everyone! Thanks for stopping by! I heard that February can be a dreary month, but it hasn’t been for me. For example, just yesterday, there was another huge dump of snow, with even more falling today. So, I have had more chances for snowy practice and romps.... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Cashew has been enjoying the snow dump we had here on the island. He loves running and finding a good solid buddy to wrestle and chase around. Currently, his best bud is Canary, who also loves to play, although not always as much as Cashew. Cashew often initiates... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Canary will soon be taking her Pre-Placement test as a Mobility Service dog. Currently, we are working hard on preparing her for her future career and to ace this upcoming test. She has also enjoyed the snow very much and loves to run and play with her best pal... Read more
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