All Pupdates

Bunker | December 2022

Bunker kept busy in the lead-up to the holiday season with consistent work at Eric Harvey School, where he also gets to see his sister Mulligan. Over the Christmas break, he spent a good amount of time in Fernie playing on the slopes and meeting other dogs. When we...

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Mercedes | December 2022

Snow much fun was had this December! The human and I were focused on our regular routine until the school winter break. We switched gears, and I accompanied the medium-sized humans on all our camp adventures. In order to enjoy the fun, I needed to travel in transit,...

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Dylan II | December 2022

Hey PADS Pups!! Wow – so what a month that was!! Do those hoomans know how to party or what??!! It seemed like it was non-stop dinners and parties and events. And they all seemed to include food (with some special frozen kong treats for me) and wine (which my...

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Quiche | December 2022

What an exciting month this was. Quiche had her first babysitting experience with a PADS sitter and did well. She had her first taste of snow…didn’t like to stay in it too long, though, too cold…but definitely enjoyed taking those sparkly baubles off the tree. There...

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Pepa | December 2022

It’s a busy month for me in Dec. I went on a puppy class field trip to Scotia Barn, where I saw humans practicing skating and playing hockey. Mom also took me to have a Christmas community meal at a church where I learnt to line up and stayed under the dining...

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DeeDee | December 2022

DeeDee had a low-key December, enjoying time spent with family during the holidays as well as the unexpected amount of snow that Vancouver received. Once she knew it was out there, we’d find her waiting at the door, ready to run and play in it again. Her...

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Bagel | December 2022

Bagel is the sweetest and most loving puppy ever! She loves to play, and when she gets really excited, she does little jump spins. She is also quite the cuddle bug with both my dog Bizbee and me. She has made lots of new friends this last month and has mastered the...

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Benji | December 2022

December was a very productive month for Benji! He successfully completed his Pre Placement Testing and is ready to move on to the final stages of Advanced Training. Benji is going to make a very loving and enthusiastic Accredited Facility Dog! The next steps for...

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Athena | December 2022

I had a stay for a couple of weeks at the sitter, so I was able to experience some different outings. Due to the cold weather, I haven’t been out as much as I normally would, so I’ve taken a few steps backwards in my training, but I plan on upping my game...

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Trek | December 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Trek! This month Trek has had a lot of field trips around the city to practice and proof all his commands in the busiest season! He is a total rock star and continually impresses everyone he is around. We are working hard on...

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Taylor II | December 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Taylor II! This month has been very festive, and Taylor has had a lot of public outings in preparation for Christmas. She is picking up alerting to sounds quickly and is starting to work on discriminating between them. We have...

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Cheddar | December 2022

We are excited to welcome Cheddar to our advanced training crew! Cheddar is a sweet, fun gal who loves to play and be with her people. Her raisers, Rob and Janet Deklerk, have done an amazing job with Cheddar, and they should be very proud of her as she is a true...

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Compass | December 2022

Compass has been working hard and spending the month polishing up his skills in preparation for her preplacement testing. We have been going on many field trips like train and bus rides, visiting downtown and generalizing tasks to new locations. Compass loves showing...

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Scramble | December 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Scramble! This month Scramble has had a lot of field trips around the city to practice and proof her commands in the busiest season! She has been working around a wheelchair and seems to really enjoy it. We are working hard on...

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Turtle | December 2022

Turtle heard that Santa might be coming this month, so he has been sure to be on his best behaviour! He has been working hard on his foundation skills for his future career and ensuring that he is on his best manners when he is in public, working around distractions...

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Findlay | December 2022

Findlay would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! She is a big fan of the snowy weather we’ve been having. She loves crashing through deep snow on our hikes and warming up in a big cuddle puddle of dogs at home. Findlay continues to be an...

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Beans III | December 2023

Beans III has been enjoying the holidays while keeping up with her training and socializing with many new people when she’s out and about. Beans loves to cuddle with her cat friend, Oliver. They just love cuddling up together in the same cozy dog bed. And when...

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Lady II | December 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Lady II! This month Lady has had a lot of field trips around the city to practice being in busy and exciting environments. She is an absolute rockstar and has shown that busy environments just mean more engagement with her...

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Maggie II | December 2023

This month, we kicked off the holiday season with our first Christmas party at Calgary Police’s VAST Appreciation dinner. Maggie II enjoyed visiting with all the people and loved to cuddle in between everyone’s legs. With the weather so lovely this month,...

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Moriah | December 2022

Moriah heard that Santa might be coming this month, so she has been sure to be on her best behaviour! She has been working hard on her hearing skills for her future career and ensuring that she has only her best manners when she is in public, working around...

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Ace | December 2022

Ace heard that Santa might be coming this month, so he has been sure to be on his best behaviour! He has been working hard on his foundation skills for his future career and ensuring that he is on his best manners when he is in public, working around distractions like...

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Campbell | December 2023

Congratulations to our newest Accredited Facility Dog Team – Catherine and PADS Campbell. Catherine recently shared with us: “My heart is so full of gratitude for all of the people who contributed to this moment in time for Campbell. He is a beacon of joy...

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Turbo | November 2022

Great news! Turbo has found his person this month! He and his person have started team training and are eagerly working on completing their formal learning together. A huge congratulations to all of the volunteers and the many various supporters he has had throughout...

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Ranger III | November 2022

Ranger III has been working hard and spending the month polishing up his skills in preparation for his preplacement testing. We have been going on lots of field trips like train and bus rides, visiting downtown and generalizing tasks to new locations. New experiences...

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