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Dusky | December 2022

Hey there folks. I hope you’re doing well! I sure am! I’m still growing big and strong over here at my human’s place. As much as my human lady says she’s glad December is over, we didn’t do a whole lot of much that was overly exciting. I...

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Camilo | December 2022

Camilo had a wonderful time in the freshly fallen snow this past month. He had his nose to the ground sniffing every flake and then racing through the powder like a small snowplow! Christmas was exciting with twelve people in the house, but Camilo was well-behaved. No...

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Nat | December 2022

So this month started out a bit slow, but it sure got busy. Cold too. I was so happy that we got snow. I love to play in the snow and put my face in it too. I went to a lot of places this month. The mall, grocery stores and even some craft fairs. Some places were so...

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Charm | December 2022

Charm is such an exuberant dog. She loves all people, all dogs and all new places! She is very alert to sounds but has not barked at all. Charm has had a fun month with lots of walks in the PSP with her friend PADS Swift and a visit with PADS Espresso. She especially...

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Kasota | December 2022

Kasota had a whirlwind month of December, with all sorts of activities and visits with friends. Christmas Day was definitely her favourite day of the year. She got to help her people open their presents, and she even had a couple of her own to open. Kasota’s other big...

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Tahsis | December 2022

Tahsis has gained 5lbs this month and a few inches in height – she’s losing her puppy face and looking like a dog!! She is a huge hit at work – at least 20 people a day come by to say hi and give her the much-loved belly rub – she will flop on...

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Ky | December 2022

Ky loves winter and enjoys a good run in the snow. He had some fun times with his little buddy Benny. He really got into the holiday spirit in his Santa hat. Submitted...

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Thorin | December 2022

This month Thorin was off on an adventure with sitter Carrie, who has one of Thorin’s best friends, released PADS dog Sprout. Thorin loves spending time with them, and Carrie always keeps him active with lots of snowshoeing, visits to the workplace, spending...

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Parker | December 2022

It was a fun Christmas! Last year I was just a shark-toothed little baby, but now I’m a big girl who behaved perfectly on Christmas. And charmed everybody (it’s a special skill of mine). I also enjoyed the snow so much more this year and went for lots of...

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Toast | December 2022

Toast is doing well. He is a smart and curious boy who loves to learn and train. We are working on being calm in the house and shaping some cues. Submitted by: Alanna...

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Mango II | December 2022

I was very busy in Dec. I stayed at a hotel, went to the restaurant, visited the Christmas Market, attended the concert, stayed calm when guests were over and attended the meetings. I did fantastically. Best of all, I love the fluffy and soft snow. The snow was so...

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Melon | December 2022

Happy New year everyone! Melon is glad it is warmer out. He is not a fan of the cold weather. He had a good Christmas and holiday season. We have PADS Toast staying with us for a bit, so he’s happy to have a mentee. Submitted by: Alanna...

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Muffin | December 2022

It was an extremely busy Dec at work but Muffin was able to keep up in a fast-paced office environment. This high-energy monkey experienced her first snowfall, and she loves playing in the snow as well as eating the cold fluffy white stuff. She lost a few of her baby...

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Diego | December 2022

I’m not really sure I liked all the snow this month. It got into my paws so Barb and Patrick bought me some boots but they weren’t that easy to walk in. We also had to cancel our Christmas party at La Farge lake. We did get to go to Metrotown for a field trip and that...

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Gherkin | December 2022

December was a busy month for me. First, I moved in with new people and had to get used to new spaces, places and routines. They tell me that I did very well! I went on lots of different walks and hikes, went out for lunch, went to a craft fair and even tried...

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Shimmer | December 2022

Shimmer continues to be an eager learner. Her exuberance when performing some skills brings a smile to all who are watching. Her walks on the promenade are fun, as many say hi and when I walk without her—- they stop me to ask where she is. Shimmer joined Nicole and...

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Triton | December 2022

Hi, Everyone! There are only a few hours left in my first ever December, and I will be sad to see it go. December has been the most surprising and twinkly month of all. Suddenly, everything everywhere was decorated with lights and bells – even me! My whole world...

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Storm II | December 2022

Storm II had a great time over Christmas in Vancouver and the surrounding mountains. His sitter likes adventures just as much as he does. Storm is doing well with all things obedience and is learning the cue “hug.” Thank you again for all your support of Advanced Dog...

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Bruno | December 2022

Bruno had a busy month filled with some new experiences. We began the month by heading to the local arena and watching some of the ringette tournaments. This allowed Bruno to try to settle into a new environment. Although he didn’t settle perfectly, he did lie...

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Gloucester | December 2022

Gloucester attended a grade 6 band Christmas concert. She did very well and has been working on her durations. She has also been going on lots of trips all over the place. She loves to go grocery shopping with us. She has been working on her loose leash walking and...

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French | December 2022

French had a great Christmas holiday, and now it is back to learning new things. He has begun settling in nicely and focusing more on his new handlers. He is a little overly curious and sometimes concerned about people and dogs walking towards him, but we hope this...

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Abra | December 2022

Abra is a dog that is full of joy. It is hard not to smile when you are around her. She is very eager to learn and is working hard to maintain her training levels for entry into the advanced kennel. She doesn’t like ice and snow much, but she really enjoys...

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Louis II | December 2022

Louis II had a fantastic Christmas with his sitters and best buddy, Fuji. He loved playing in the snow and having a good romp in it. He continued making gains in his obedience and worked on going under tables with his mobility harness. Louis is getting back into the...

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Pecan II | December 2022

In December, Pecan II spent some time in the big Vancouver metropolis working with a different handler on key behaviours. She then got to spend a nice two-week holiday back in her old neighborhood with her raisers and best buds she grew up with. Thank you again for...

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