All Pupdates

Sounder | October 2022

October was a fun month! I got to dress up as a pirate for Halloween and help give out candy to the neighbourhood kids! I also experienced my first snowfall and LOVED it! I am making some good progress with my heels and sides, perch, and off-leash engagement –...

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Ky | October 2022

Ky has been enjoying autumn. With the cooler temperatures, this 14-month-old, 70-pounder prefers the cooler days and nights. Ky is noticeably more mature. It’s easier for him to wait on his mat, one of his favourite times of the day (breakfast and dinner of course!),...

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Diego | October 2022

This has been a pretty good month. I got to go to Home Depot to see other pups. Always good fun. I also did a Walk and Talk with Tracy and I think she was very pleased. Our neighbourhood is full of Halloween houses so I couldn’t resist a picture. I think the kids are...

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Pinto | October 2022

October was a more relaxing month for my raiser human and myself. We took a lot of time to go on nice easy walks together and just do regular errand-type outings. My raiser human is so impressed with how well I behave in public and how easy I am to take around. My...

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Trek | October 2022

Trek has had a great month learning lots of new skills and taking those skills on the road. We have introduced opening/closing doors and working on a full retrieve. Trek’s beautiful obedience has everyone eyeing him in public (and his good looks help, too!). Trek...

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Taylor II | October 2022

Taylor II has been working hard this month, perfecting her obedience skills and showing everyone what a good girl she is out in public! We have started introducing her to sound work and teaching a solid nose target. She is picking these skills up fast and is showing...

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Scramble | October 2022

Scramble has been perfecting her obedience skills and starting to learn all the fun skills! And she sure thinks it’s fun! She has been learning how to open/close doors and the beginning of a full retrieve. She has also been learning some movement skills to help...

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Ranger III | October 2022

Ranger III has been working hard this month! We have been taking all the skills he has learned so far to the next level by adding duration and difficulty. This smart guy has risen to the challenge, of course. It is not just the hard stuff happening, though. We have...

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Moriah | October 2022

Moriah’s ears sure have been getting a workout this month! We have been focusing on foundation skills like locating the source of sounds because sometimes her trademark enthusiasm gets in the way. And she starts guessing where sounds are coming from rather than...

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Alpine | October 2022

Alpine has shown that she loves to be around her main people and will vocalize her opinions when she doesn’t like being apart or waiting her turn. She has been focusing this month on settling and practicing calm with her trainer in and out of sight. She’s been coming...

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Cashew | October 2022

Cashew returned on October 4th from a 7-week RV trip to the Yukon and back, where he went to many museums and native sites. He was a great ambassador for PADS and a superstar traveller throughout the trip. He had a visitor named Winnie during the last two weeks of...

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Campbell | October 2022

We are very excited to announce that Campbell has passed his pre-placement testing! Way to go Campbell! We look forward to seeing Campbell begin his forever job as an amazing Accredited Facility Dog! His trainer Miranda and the PADS advanced training staff are very...

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Canary | October 2022

She is a very sweet pup; as you can see, she spent some time with Rider. They became best friends, and although she is small, she can hold her own when playing outside in the garden!! Canary also visited the local dairy farm and met some young calves who found her...

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Benji | October 2022

This was a very productive month for Benji! He has been working steadily toward the last milestones of his training. He took lots of field trips to test out his manners and skills in a variety of environments. He’s such a sweet boy with a great future ahead of him! ...

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DeeDee | October 2022

DeeDee had a low-key October after all the excitement in September. Most of the month was spent adjusting to being back on our own with the family heading home at the end of September and DeeDee getting used to the new baby. DeeDee’s continued to be remarkably...

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Loki II | October 2022

This month I turned one! We had an avengers birthday party where I got together with all my siblings for the first time since last year. I had so much fun! I’ve also been spending more time at UBC with my raiser– I’m becoming a pro at settling into her...

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Aslan | October 2022

Another great month with Aslan. He continues to progress nicely. He is figuring out that he is allowed to initiate movement when the situation is appropriate. He had a couple of play dates with Ace, including a 3-day sleepover and some great walks around the...

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Findlay | October 2022

Findlay has had an excellent October! She’s been working hard on her foundations to keep them fresh in her brain. She is also working on her emotions and how to handle them with her handler. She gets frequent naps that recharge her to be the best version of...

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Norquay | October 2022

Norquay had a relaxed October! Norquay’s always been a laid-back guy, and he’s proven that again when his sitters brought home a PADS puppy to raise. Norquay and the puppy have gotten along swimmingly. And Norquay is definitely showing her the ropes on how...

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Zion II | October 202

Zion has had a whirlwind of October! She’s been getting tons of field trips out in public with her people. She went on a picnic and was with her sitter’s family. Zion also loves hiking; she takes every opportunity to check in with her handler for treats...

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Sydney II | October 2022

Sydney II has had a very eventful October! Sydney has been shuffled and moved to numerous places to test his skills and see the world. He’s been enjoying all his car nap times, working with his person and greeting others that need his comfort. Skills being...

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Sven | October 2022

Sven has had a blast for Spooky month! Sven went to Aldors Acres with his trainer and had a great time. Sven saw lots of farm animals, did tons of walking around and had his photo taken (a million times, haha). It was a really warm day for October, so Sven did a lot...

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Compass | October 2022

Compass is really enjoying her time so far in advanced training. The crew is taking advantage of this lovely warm October and are enjoying outings to our local parks. Compass loves playing with her bestie Moriah, and after they play hard, they like to snuggle up...

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Parker | September 2022

It was another big month! Between trips to the lake and playdates with friends, I started my first heat. The hooman says I’m going to make very good puppies, just like me. I didn’t get to do as much fun stuff as I’m used to, but I did get to have a...

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