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Goose II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Goose has gone to the mall, grocery shopping, appointments, restaurants, and he loves to meet people and children. Submitted by: Fred...

Shyloh | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Shyloh loves to learn and is eager to please. She has been working on tighter sides and backing up onto raised surfaces. We have watched her confidence grow with day-to-day training outings. She has attended a couple of Christmas craft fairs, some busy mall...

Belle IV | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Belle started the month with an outing to a Dia de los Muertos celebration at one of the local wineries. This was an outdoor event with lots of new smells, people and other dogs. It was a short visit. She also attended a Norman Foote concert at the local community...

Bryn II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hello, big world! Bryn left the comfort of her mama and littermates at the end of October for a temporary stay at the home of her big brother, PADS Buddy II. All too soon, it was time to leave the quiet suburbs for the busier urban centre, that will be Bryn’s home...

Rita | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I had a great time this month! I got to take a very exciting trip to Chicago, Illinois, with my raiser. I stayed with a 7-month-old goldendoodle, who taught me a lot about how to settle around other dogs. It was very fun to stay in a new environment. I got to play in...

Fendie | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

November has been a busy month. I spent time in outdoor fields and running errands. I volunteered at the mall for the Legion Poppy Campaign and was well-behaved. I went to Tim Hortons, where I settled on my mat and had a nap while people around me were enjoying their...

Coola | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Coola loved the snow and couldn’t believe how much fun it was when she discovered it on the lawn! It makes going to the off-leash park even more of a fun adventure! Coola is maturing and becoming more resilient to being away from us now. She’s been quite...

Riff | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hey!! I’m back with my November pupdate, and wow—what a month! November was busy. I go to school every day with my raiser now, and I’ve even started attending classes with her and some students. I take my academic career very seriously… especially in gym class. Gym is...

Elli | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Elli is a great pup and is very smart. She has an amazing food drive and would rather be working than sitting around. We are working on settling in public. This month she has learned chin and is still working on perfecting her stand. Submitted...

Draco II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Photos below… Submitted by: Vicky and Kevin, PADS Puppy in Training...

Tide | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Tide started off the month with a sitter, continuing to work on her duration and positional skills. It’s great to experience a different household schedule and new places to visit. She’s maturing into an amazing puppy, eager to work and learn and friendly with...

Minnie II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I arrived at Teri and Rory’s on November 1st and will stay for a few months. I had a very chill first week while I settled in with their released PADS dogs. Since then, I have shown everyone what an amazing girl I am, adapting to fun group training sessions at...

Bonnie II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Bonnie continues to pick up new skills quickly and has been showing lots of confidence on some big hikes we have done this past month. As much as she is getting big fast, there are still some moments on hikes she needs a lift (see photo). Bonnie has also become a...

Tiki II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Tiki has had a great November full of some big hikes. She continues to be a class favourite when I bring her to the course I TA at Simon Fraser University. Submitted...

Chorcha | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello everyone! I’m Chorcha. I’m currently just over 3 months old. I’ve been through a lot so far in my little life. I lived with a puppy sitter in Vancouver for a while after I left my momma and wonderful breeder caretakers, and then I flew to Calgary with my new...

Mabel II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello friends! Thank you so much for joining me again for our very special and important monthly convoke. I’ve been doing a really good job of going to classes and settling into the university. I have also continued walking around stores and settling in cafes and...

Tattor | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

November brought winter’s arrival to Calgary, and Tattor couldn’t be more thrilled about it! She’s discovered that snow—especially when it’s actively falling—is absolutely magical. She’s become a faithful companion on the daily school...

Goaldie | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Goaldie stayed at Marisa’s house for 10 Days as I went to visit my Mum. She had a great time. Helped sell poppies for Remembrance Day. Several Day Trips. She was super excited to see me when I came home. Goaldie has been staying in her crate during the day (about 2...

Zoe | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hey…no one told me Halloween scare fest was over, and I’ve just emerged …that’s why my Oct pup date wasn’t done – so this one counts as Oct AND November. Here is one of the ways I stayed out of the way from all the scary antics- hide in plain sight: So I said to...

Falkor | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi, Everyone, Whoosh, November really flew past! Is it me, or has time suddenly picked up speed? Maybe it’s just that the life of a PADS teenager is especially busy this time of year, and I lost track. Big Business: Turns out November is for checking big things off...

Sylvan II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

In November, we noticed Sylvan was experiencing significant fear during her vet visit, so we’ve shifted some of our attention back to cooperative care work to help build her confidence and comfort. Alongside this, we’ve continued practicing the skills introduced in...

Furrow | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Furrow turned 20 months old this month, November 2025. We are having an exciting month. Furrow does not mind having fun in the rain. I think the wet ground holds more scent, as he quite enjoys his walks despite the heavy rains. I decided to take Furrow with me on a...

Chet | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

November…. in Calgary… means MORE SNOW. I have been spending more time inside and at work with my Mom this month, but I am happiest when I am outside frolicking in the snow (see my pics). It’s been a month of working on my sides, duration, and...

Baldwin | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Baldwin has been a star this month! He is rocking his field trips to AFD-type workplaces. We are still narrowing down a category of placement he would most enjoy and be successful in. Baldwin has made great improvements in his confidence and house manners. We are...