All Pupdates

Roan | August 2022

Last month was hot, so maybe I shouldn’t have been so surprised when this month was also warm. This meant lots of frozen Kongs, air-conditioned car rides and low-key days inside. Another thing that this need to stay cool introduced me to was water! The raiser...

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Abra | August 2022

In August a few things happened, aside from it being very nice and Summer like out there. First of all my little sister Sprinter grew so fast that saying she exploded would not be an understatement. In just 3 months she grew from a little pup to being just a few...

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Mercedes | August 2022

This month hooman upgraded my title from just being a puppy in training to adding a mentor to my title. We had the pleasure of hosting not one but two new PADS puppies in our home until their raisers were ready to take on the task. Much of that time was spent working...

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Brie II | August 2022

Black dogs suffer the most in the heat, and Brie took full advantage of every dip she could get in the river. She got more and more confident running in to cool off—that and getting spoiled by sitter Coreen Froese special pupsicles. Submitted by: Ann...

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Swift | August 2022

Swift settled in quickly to the kennel and became best friends with her kennel mate Sydney. Swift has claimed the bottom bunk and loves to just relax with Sydney during the day. Both Swift and Sydney have a very quiet, lowkey energy they bring to the pack. With both...

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Bruni | August 2022

Summer is, without a doubt, Bruni’s favourite time of the year. If she is not enjoying adventures and hikes, she can be found sitting on the best patch of sunshine inside the house or outside on the grass. In August, Bruni had an excellent balance of play and...

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Sinclair | August 2022

Sinclair spent most of this month “on vacation,” mostly with Michelle and her family, where he had a fabulous and busy time swimming, going out for dinner, and visiting wineries. I’ve noticed that he seems to be a bit more mature, calmer and slightly better with dog...

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Dylan II | August 2022

Hey Everyone – it’s PADS puppy Dylan II here!!  Okay, so I never thought I would say this, but . . . I think I am ready for summer to be over. Or at least the really hot weather. Lucky for me, I think my hooman feels the same way, which is why we have been...

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Tracker | August 2022

I moved in with my new raisers at the beginning of the month, and I have been busy! I have been working hard at making friends with Oscar, the cat. I think he really likes me (sometimes). We have been out to a few stores, went into a river when we were at a baseball...

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Quinn | August 2022

Hello! I have had a busy month. I turned one, my human had a birthday party for me with little humans that was sooooo fun. I also went into heat, which didn’t slow me down alot haha. I had joined the MOVE fundraiser and still walked as much as I could. My human...

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Sprinter | August 2022

Hi, so sunshine makes things grow, right? I have been out in the sun and enjoying the summer. One of the things we did was visiting a sunflower field, so much fun (and so hot!). And look what all that sunshine did, How I have grown relative to my big Sister Abra in...

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Gherkin | August 2022

Gherkin is a very sweet, calm pup with a gentle disposition. He is eager to learn and has enjoyed his outings on the hiking trails, restaurants, malls and grocery stores. He’s not sure about swimming yet, but he enjoys getting his ankles wet! He is currently working...

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Fraser III | August 2022

I got settled in with my new raiser in Calgary, and I am just the happiest pup. My tail wags so much that I’ve managed to knock a few things off the coffee table! I’m learning all kinds of things and am really proud of my fantastic recall and my steady...

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DeeDee | August 2022

Even with the intense heat of August keeping us indoors more than we would’ve liked, it’s been a busy month for DeeDee, with several field trips and outings. Among those outings this month were trips to the Vancouver Aquarium, where she got a glimpse of...

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Scarlet | August 2022

August was a busy month for Scarlet. She visited restaurants, a senior’s home, the doctor’s office, an outdoor concert and the golf club. Scarlet was evaluated on her “Walk and Talk,” and the feedback was positive. We do daily handling of her paws in order for Scarlet...

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Denali II | August 2022

I was a H.O.T girl this August. We learned I am pretty sensitive to the heat, so I had fewer dog park runs and more on-leash short walks. I attended provincial soccer finals with the fam-jam and was a hit with all the parents watching their kiddos. My family thinks I...

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Sounder | August 2022

I did a lot of growing and learning in August! I even started losing my puppy teeth which is very exciting! This month I went on many adventures to outdoor markets, stores and restaurants and had very nice manners. My raisers also say that my loose leash walking is...

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Pepa | August 2022

It was a big month for me, I met my raiser (mom), and she took me home to introduce the world to me, starting from her rooms and backyard. I made big progress on “better go” training outdoors, but I am still learning how to do them on more different types...

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Captain | August 2022

Captain is 10 months old now – how time flies!! Captain spent the first 2 weeks of August with two amazing sitters while we enjoyed our time in the Okanagan. We appreciate both of you so much! The week after we came home, we took Captain on a ferry ride to...

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Parker | August 2022

August was another big month as we MOVED for PADS! Ms. Parker moved in every way she could think of, from her first concert to wine tasting in the Okanagan, some quality time at the lake, and finishing off the month with a trip to the PNE. While she demonstrated her...

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Radar II | August 2022

It’s Pupdate time again! Radar had another exciting month. While he wasn’t quite ready to walk in the Pride Parade this year, he had a great time watching his fellow PADS pups strut down the street via live stream from the comfort of home. This month, he...

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Loki II | August 2022

August was filled with many exciting outings. I went to the beach for the first time, and although, at first, I pranced towards the water because I was too excited, I quickly realized I actually was not the biggest fan of seawater. I am growing so much stronger and...

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Dash II | August 2022

Dash II barely batted an eye and settled in right away in his dorm room. He has become best friends with our resident brindle, Storm. Dash and Storm spend lots of time cuddling and playing together in the yard. In their kennel, Dash has claimed the bottom bunk, and...

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