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Astro II | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Time is flying. I must be having fun! I’m already 11 months old. There’s not too much new to report this month. We moved into our office at the new cancer center. Jen says the view is better, but I’m not a fan as it is smaller than the last one...

Tesla | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Tesla will be 9 months old and is now 45lbs. She continues to develop her skills and is picking up on her cues. Tesla had a fun-filled month that she shared with a house guest, PADS Taiga. Along with practicing to settle, they had lots of playtime romping together on...

Sprinter | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Sprinter spent most of her time on-site, where she brushed up on some of her PTSD positions and interrupters. Sprinter loves to keep moving, so we worked on her durations for her “front” and “post,” which is hard for a girl who...

Taber | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Taber has had an amazing month of October! He did awesome with many Trick or Treaters coming to the door and calling out or ringing the doorbell on Halloween night. He was completely calm and interested in all of the kids, happy for those who wanted to pet and greet...

Casper | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi friends! I have had a fun and busy month! I got to go on an airplane again this month when my raiser and I took a long-weekend trip for Thanksgiving. I had a great time on our trip and got to hang out with my puppy friend, Koda. To get into the spooky season...

Bumble | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Bumble is getting big! He is a really sweet and loving dog that follows us everywhere around the house (we know a huge factor is food, but we also know that he is a very loyal dog). Bumble is great at keeping himself occupied. He loves licking our son, Oliver and is...

Ellis | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Ellis continues to advance with her daily routines and grasping many of the tasks we are challenging her with. Ellis loves to walk and explore. Submitted by:...

Glisten | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Glisten spent a few weeks back on campus, where we brushed up on her skills. She did a few fun field trips, like Petsmart and Ikea. She even went on a trail walk with her sister Sequin! Glisten has enjoyed being back on site so she can have her play breaks again with...

Quiche | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Quiche spent some time both on-site and off-site. While off-site, she worked on her recall with her sitters, keeping her skills sharp and ready. When back on campus, she enjoyed going on various field trips, worked on her deployment skills, and, as always,...

Sylvan II | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Sylvan spent 8 days in Disney World honing her skills, meeting characters, walking 30,000 steps a day- flying 5.5 hours each way- staying in a hotel, going on rides, going to restaurants. What a champ- 13 of 13 dogs that we have taken to Disney- February, she is off...

Finch | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

PADS Finch had an exciting month! Finch was spayed at the beginning of the month, and her recovery went really well at her grandma, PADS Izzie’s house. She might have had too much fun so she had to return home a little sooner than scheduled. PADS Finch also tried Flow...

Sparx | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hey friends! I’m officially 3 months old today and already 17.5 inches tall! My raisers keep forgetting to weigh me, so no clue on my exact weight, but judging by all the huffing and puffing every time they pick me up… let’s just say I’m not so little anymore! ...

Gamora | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

October is Halloween month. As puppies in training, we embrace Halloween as we need to learn to wear different harnesses in our work lives as well. We had Halloween parties at work and also, our usual yearly Halloween puppy class, organized by our fantastic trainer,...

Orion II | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Orion II spent some time on and off-site. He switched sitters to gain new experiences and see how he adjusts to different scenarios. Orion spent his time on-site, focusing on improving his deployment skills. He has been taking it easy with his outings, so...

Digby | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Digby got the chance to spend two weeks with a sitter! He made friends with his new kitty roommate and experienced new home and school environments. Submitted by: Marcie, PADS Puppy in Training...

Rufous | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Rufous came into our household at the end of September, and he has been a superstar! He absolutely loves to work, and he will never turn down a good scratch. He settled in very well with 2 cats and a toddler. There was a slow period when he got neutered, and he had a...

Olé | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

October held a number of ‘firsts’ for Olé. The first time he shared his space with another dog! Cela stayed with us for a week, and Olé adjusted quickly and learned that it didn’t mean 24/7 play! He did love her ears, but who doesn’t? He and...

Yarrow | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Yarrow had a solid training month through October. He is 18 months old now, and he has been showing less of his previous puppy excitement. He is now pretty calm in crowds and around other dogs. Yarrow was at his best for a large family dinner on Thanksgiving. He was...

Zoe | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

They call me ‘cutie pie”. My whelping home person, mother Ruth, says I’m her favourite of the ten of us, and ‘sweet Zoe, just a real sweet one’. All this sugar …but not a bit of it to eat! Doesn’t matter, kibble is my favourite flavour in the world!...

Tracker | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Tracker is thriving in both his work and play! During the weekdays, he focuses on developing his skills with his trainer, Emma. On weekends, Tracker enjoys one-on-one time with his sitter, where they complete training homework and go on outings together. These...

Kasota | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Kasota has worked very hard this month! She is working hard with her trainer, Emma, to prepare for her pre-placement testing soon! She has been working hard on his foundation skills for her future career, ensuring she is on her best manners when out in public and...

Captain | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

In October, Captain focused on enhancing his skills as a PTSD service dog. He took these skills on the road and enjoyed various field trips. During these outings, Captain worked on improving his duration behaviors, which involved maintaining specific positions for...

Mara II | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

About Mara and her life’s work; Teri (human, Alfa and trainer/puppy raiser extraordinaire) and her pack had Mara join them in the first week of Oct. That pack helped Mara to reach her full potential, and she’s met that and will continue to go above and beyond. She had...

Lyriq | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Lyriq here, and wow, October was such an exciting month! I had my very first plane ride to Calgary to attend a big conference with my human. I was a superstar with all the travel, if I do say so myself. I handled everything so calmly, even though there were over 2,500...