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Triton | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Triton has been his usual goofy, playful self, greeting everyone with his helicopter-like tail. He continues to work on his mobility service dog skills and is trying his paw at pulling a wheelchair. We are incredibly grateful for the support for Advanced Dog Triton....

Gamora | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Gamora discovered some Zen as she entered her fourth week of advanced training and began to get used to things. She has been working on her loose-leash walking without a gentle leader, her recall, heel, and side in a wheelchair, and foundations for the mobility and...

Bosc | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Bosc’s advanced sitters reported that he was a calm and relaxed boy at home. When there were no distractions, they noted he was incredibly focused. They found it especially amusing that whenever they went out, Bosc would curl himself up into a neat little ball...

Dahlia | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Dahlia is having fun learning all her mobility skills, such as button, tug, retrieve, my lap, behind, and push. She has a very busy training schedule! She is as sweet as ever, giving love using the “my lap” command or jump on cue every chance she can! We...

Marsh II | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Marsh II is settling in wonderfully since starting his Advanced Training! He recently visited a Paramedic Class at the Justice Institute and did fantastic staying calm during their CPR training demonstrations—talk about being cool under pressure! Marsh also had a...

Finch | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Finch has been doing fantastic with her specialty skills! She’s been working on handling both human and dog distractions, and so far, she is improving! During off-leash walks in the woods, Finch practiced recall and worked through smell distractions—talk about staying...

Tay | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Tay is enjoying the learning of her mobility skills, including button, tug, retrieve, my lap, behind, and push. She has a very busy training schedule! We love Tay’s funny involuntary sounds as she problem-solves while learning. We are incredibly grateful for the...

Thunder | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Thunder’s name suits him well because of his energy—he’s got that thunderous spirit! But at heart, he’s a tender thunder. This month, he’s making drastic improvements with his impulse control, especially when it comes to other dogs and various stimuli. Thunder also...

Russell II | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Russell II is absolutely shining as he learns his specialty skills! This month, he’s been working on relaxing in new environments with high traffic, and he’s doing an amazing job staying cool under pressure. One of his highlights was watching hockey players and figure...

Muffin | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Muffin has taken a break from most of her training this month. However, she has been going on off-leash field trips and practicing her rocket recalls. The competition is intense when it comes to being the first one to reach the trainer for all the goodies! Muffin is...

Piper IV | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Piper IV had a big adventure at YVR for the second time, soaking in the sounds of planes taking off and landing while navigating the hustle and bustle of high-people traffic. She even made a pit stop at the McArthur Glen outlets—no shopping spree, but she...

Daisy III | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Daisy continues to do well. She went to watch Ranj Singh at Pat Quinn’s Bar and Restaurant. She provides Ranj with puppy love as he grieves the loss of his older Labrador, and he adores the lift it gives him. She rocked the evening, and many were so impressed....

Groot | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Groot is a happy, happy boy! Did I mention happy? So excited about life, other dogs, other people, and everything around him! He was pretty excited to find out he was going to hang out with our dog, a 5-year-old labrador until he discovered our dog didn’t want...

Waffle | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Waffle has been working hard on his mobility skills. He loves to pick things up when his trainer drops items, but sometimes, Waffle struggles with being persistent with harder items, so we try to work on that. Waffle has gone on a few trails, and he loves...

Tope | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Tope has gone on numerous field trips in preparation for a client. We continue to focus on reducing dog distractions and extending durations. Tope is working hard, and we hope to have her ready for her placement test soon! Recent field trips have included...

Baldwin | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Baldwin officially started on Jade’s string. He has settled very nicely into advanced. He is a lovely dog with great foundations, which couldn’t have happened without his lovely raisers. Baldwin is working on some issues, such as counter...

Texas II | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Texas II continues to strengthen his mobility skills. He sometimes struggles with picking up metal, so we are working hard on those using high-value treats. Texas has hit the trails a few times this month and his recall is improving significantly. He...

Glisten | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Glisten was matched with a client! She will begin team training soon, and we are so proud of her. Congrats to Glisten’s village for supporting her journey! We are incredibly thankful for your support of Advanced Dog Glisten. Advanced training...

Lumina | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Well, this month was not as busy for me as last month. I went into heat and so could not do much until after the middle of March. I was a lot more tired this time too. Sometimes, I just didn’t want to do anything. Most of what I did during my heat was walk around my...

Quiche | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Quiche was matched with a client and began her team training! Congratulations to Quiche’s village for supporting her on this journey. We wish her the best in her new job! We are incredibly thankful for your support of Advanced Dog Quiche. Advanced...

Picard | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Picard continues to join me at the YMCA for all my classes, but this month he also visited a care home, went to the Abbotsford Canuck game representing PADS and went shopping at Ikea. He is a confident puppy and never disappoints me when he goes to these outings. ...

Blair | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Blair is settling in great into the routine of advanced training. We are figuring out that she loves to work for kibble, learn new things, and hang out close to her people, so we are exploring what career will best suit her lovely traits. Blair loves to cuddle and...

Rufous | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Rufous had a great month of March learning lots of new skills, which he is picking up at lightning speed! We are also working hard on his general obedience and manners – especially when he is greeting new people and dogs. We are all looking forward to next month, when...

Buddy II | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi Everypawdy! I made some pawsome new furiends this month! My hoomans took me to Burnaby Mountain, and we met up with my buddy Comox and my new pals Poblano and PADS Picard. I had the best time zooming around with them! Picard and I especially love chasing each other...