All Pupdates
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Quiche had a dog party to go to, a visit to the human doctor and the massage therapist, riding on the sky train and enjoying another fun snow day. She’s getting better and better in many different situations. She’s also strengthening her legs and has learned how to... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations to Trek for passing his pre-placement testing and being matched with a client! Thank you to everyone who helped along his journey – it truly takes a village. This month we mainly focused on bringing the skills on the road in preparation for the... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month Taylor II has been focusing on door knocks and doorbells! She picked both up very quickly and got very excited to see who was on the other side of that door. She continues to enjoy searching for sound in different places and alerting her trainer Amy when... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
February is the heart month, and here are some things that I loved doing…~attending Professional Development Day with my mum…I may have slept through all of the sessions :)~running off-leash on trails~spending time with PADS sitters~going on field trips... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month Lady II has been focusing on building a strong retrieve. She has also proven to be very good at tug! She is a super fun little dog who quickly picks things up. We have introduced body targeting and fun games around putting on her cape. This little... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Turtle is focusing on learning new skills like picking up dumbbells, rear foot targets, nose targets and tugging. He is proving how much he loves to learn and is enthusiastically picking up his new skills! Turtle is such a fun-loving and easy-going guy. Turtle loves... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Ranger III has passed his pre-placement testing! Way to go Ranger! We look forward to seeing Ranger begin his forever job as an amazing Mobility Service Dog! His trainer Miranda and the PADS advanced training staff are very... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Moriah has passed her pre-placement testing! Way to go, Moriah! We look forward to seeing Moriah begin her forever job as an amazing Hearing Dog! Her trainer Miranda and the PADS advanced training staff are very grateful to the... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
I am a first-time puppy raiser for PADS. I am familiar with PADS as we have Callibri, who works with my husband at CPS for their Victim Assistance Support Team. Asti is from the seven sisters’ litter and is an absolute sweetheart. At just 4 months, she knows so... Read more
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
There was a sweet sixteen birthday party at home this month. They were really happy, loud, and playful. I am a teenager too. But I think I am better. I listened well, kept my distance from the yummy food, and said bye and hi properly. It was an exhausting night.... Read more
Friday, February 17, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Congratulations to our newest Service Dog Team – Willy and PADS Turbo! We asked Willy to share with us how having Turbo has changed his life. “Wow. I can’t believe it’s already been almost 3 months since Turbo joined our family. Bringing with... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The brilliant Benji 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 Benji and his community of amazing supporters for their time, energy, and dedication to his success! Whelping... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello Friends- At the end of January, I moved to a new temporary home with PADS Augusta. It took me a little while to settle in, but I think I have the hang of it now! Augusta has warmed up to me, she’s now happy to share a bed with me, and we snuggle a lot.... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Happy New Year Everypawdy! I’m officially fully vaccinated and can now begin going on Adventure Walks on my long leash and harness. There are so many different things to see and smell that I end up sleeping really well when we come home! I’m getting much... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Kasota took part in lots of fun activities this past month. Hockey games are her favourite, and she went to one every weekend. She also went to a family dinner in a big restaurant, and she was a perfect dinner guest – she stayed on her bed the whole time. Kasota... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
It turns out January was the month for appointments for my raiser, and I had many opportunities to “go in” under chairs and to ride nicely in elevators. I’m working on duration, and holding a down is very difficult for my wiggly bum, but I’m... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Another month flew by, full of fun and learning. Had several romps in the forest practicing a rocket recall and some play dates with my PADS pals, including playing with my sister Quinn for the first time since we were wee pups. Another snow day in the month gave me a... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Happy 2023! The new year has started off busy. I continue to hang out at the hockey arenas on the weekends, where I usually get pretty relaxed during the games. I saw this really big grizzly bear carving at one of the arenas. Don’t I look small beside it!? We... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Yay, starting this month, we have in-person puppy classes every other week. Now don’t get me wrong it is much more challenging than working quietly on zoom. But it is soooo much fun to run into my fellow PADS puppies in training! I am shaping up to be one of the... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I am 9 months old and am learning so fast! I had a vacation at a sitter’s house, where I had so much fun and practiced lots of skills. I missed my roommate Rider so much and have been running around the backyard with him every day to make up for the... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Alma has been enjoying attending lacrosse games and going to the mall, grocery store and coffee shops. She is starting to realize that it’s not OK to jump on new people when meeting them. She met a huge new Great Dane friend who was more like a small horse. She is... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bruno had a bit of a quiet month with a few outings to various stores. We continue to work on Bruno’s focus as he adores everyone who looks at him. Rather than introducing new skills this month, we worked on his existing skills to ensure he understands what is... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey PADS Village – it’s Dylan II here!! Well, do I ever have some good news!! We found out last week that I am going to be going into Advance Training later this month!! I’m so excited. I’ve been working really, really hard on all the skills... Read more
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Good news friends, this month, the human and I had to go on a walk-and-talk test with the trainer. She was holding a clipboard and writing down a bunch of things. At first, I thought she was drawing me a picture, but then she said something even better was happening... 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
