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Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was a very unusual month for Orion. His puppy raisers were on a long vacation, so he stayed with three different sitters. The big excitement for Orion was experiencing snow for the first time. Initially, he wasn’t sure what happened to his world as... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cherry continues to grow and mature every month! She spent a week with a sitter who had another dog in the home. She had such a good time that Cherry wasn’t too sure about returning to her raisers! Now that she’s back and settled in, she’s doing great! She loves... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Well, December has been and gone!! Bringing us too much snow, even for a dog! Captain loved playing in the snow (when it wasn’t up to his belly). He had a lot of indoor training as it was far too cold and snowy to do much outside. Here are some cute Christmas... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This was a busy month with all of the Christmas things going on! I spent time at the hockey arena, as usual. We also had a tree in the house with lights and ornaments! I was pretty good with the tree and tried to remember that everything was supposed to stay on the... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a busy time of year, but it was filled with so much cheer. Between a holiday class party with all the pups in training – to heading home for the holidays and hanging out with lots of four-legged friends. We’ve been busy polishing up my skills since it’s... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
December was a busy month. The human family has been sick…a lot, so I was not the best at making it to training because I have not yet been taught to drive myself. Soon, I am sure. In December, I watched a few World Cup games, and I accompanied the girl human to... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Serrano has had an interim interruption to his advanced training and transitioned to a longer-term sitting arrangement in December. This became a fantastic opportunity for urban life exposure during a busy month. Serrano was able to accompany me to work, where he... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy New Year! Scarlet has enjoyed the Christmas holiday festivities and many visitors (including two other puppies) to our house. We continue to work on the cues and behaviours we are taught. It’s rewarding and exciting when something “clicks” and she learns a new... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Raekin has been with me for a month now, working on leash walks. Submitted by: Hilda... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was a very fun month. There was a lot of snow to play in, and I really liked it. There were lots of festivities and social get-togethers as well. We had a really fun party and got lots of attention and treats. Once in a while, my little sister puppy in... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Sydney II has been spending time away from the Burnaby Campus with his advanced sitter. His Calgary family of puppy raisers, sitters and trainers has done a marvellous job raising this gentle, steady and biddable boy who is a true gentleman. People are attracted to... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
December was full of holiday spirit, and I loved it! I also welcomed released PADS Rider back into our home and am so happy to have him back- I love to give him kisses and play with him whenever he lets me! My off-leash engagement continues to improve every day, and I... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
2022 Achievements:1. Growing up big and strong.2. Maybe growing a bit too big so dropped a few pounds.3. Mastering many commands.4. Conquering sitting quietly and offering paws for cleaning after walking in rain/snow.5. Being the puppiest puppy in all of puppyland.... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Sweet Sequin had play dates with her dog friends, and PADS Kombi even slept over one night in December. She’s much calmer around the cat but still likes to play with him, give him kisses and even accept kisses from him as he grooms her face. Sequin is an easy... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, well, I had no idea that this would be such a busy month. I thought moving was busy lol. Christmas, wow, I didn’t know that it took a lot of time to shop and wrap presents. My human said I was very good in busy areas. Other humans wanted to touch me, and I... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sawyer is a spunky little puppy. When we’re out and about, she’s generally focused and attentive; her weakness is people – she loves people and will launch herself at them to try to get attention. We joke that it’s the 1/4 people-loving Golden... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was sooooooo much Fun!!! First, I got to go and see my first Canucks game. I really liked it when they scored as my raiser gave me lots of kibbles so I could celebrate with the cheering and the siren! It was a very long night, but I strutted my stuff around... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Cashew enjoyed some well-earned time off this holiday and spent it going on trail walks, chewing toys, and running in the snow. He is now in the Nanaimo area with Senior Instructor Rob Mackay. He is excited to begin learning all sorts of new and fun skills. Cashew is... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Canary enjoyed some well-earned time off this holiday and spent most of it chewing bones and running free in the backyard with the volunteer’s pet dogs, with whom she is good friends with. Canary is doing well in her skills and is very excited to be back to... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was a month of festivities and new experiences for PADS Maggie II. The start of a new workplace for her raiser meant the opportunity to learn to settle in a new office environment, which is going well. During the snow days, Maggie learned to walk with her new... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was an exciting month for Alma. She got to experience her first snow with a new sitter who now loves her. She got to experience even more snow closer to Christmas and was quite interested in the Christmas tree. The lower ornaments were too tempting, and she... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Rumour has it a big guy in a red suit will come to those on the nice list, so this month, I made sure to be the goodest girl in hopes he’d come to visit. This whole Christmas and winter thing was pretty pawesome. There was a lot of snow to frolic in, many trips to the... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are delighted to introduce our newest Accredited Facility Dog Team – Judy and PADS Norquay of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police! Judy shared with us: “In the few weeks we have been working together, Norquay has proven to be very popular with the... Read more
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was my first holiday season, and it was full of amazing things. At school, there was lots of excitement, and we had many festivities, including a spirit assembly for the whole school and a craft fair hosted by the students from my classroom. I also attended some... Read more
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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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