Pupdates Archive - Page 23 of 205

Jonsie | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

The Willow Park Litter turned 6 months old. Where did the last 16 weeks go? Poor Jonsie seems to have finally shaken off a persistent ear infection, poor guy. He continues to loose-leash walk nicely, but not consistently. He requires constant food and redirection if...

Hara | November 2025

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

Hara is still new to advanced training, and this month has been focused on exploring which service-dog path will be the best fit for her. Right now, she is showing wonderful enthusiasm for the foundation skills of the mobility program. She approaches each session with...

Shelby II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hi everyone! I’m officially eight months old, and I have so much to share! I feel bigger, braver, and a whole lot bouncier these days, especially as I get more opportunities to explore new settings. I’m having so much fun that I’ve developed quite the little jig to my...

Elora | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Elora had a good November. She attended a small music concert and did great. She also attended a Festival of Lights and was very good with all the children. She continued to attend her raiser’s painting classes and didn’t bark. At the end of the month,...

Drax | November 2025

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

This month, Drax made excellent progress in his hearing-dog foundation skills and continued to show strong engagement during every training session. He has been building confidence in busy, noise-filled environments. A great training outing this month was our trip to...

Marsh II | November 2025

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

This month, Marsh participated in several AFD field trips and demonstrated steady growth. One of the highlights was his presentation at the community center on Granville Island, where he handled the environment with calm confidence. During the visit to the Granville...

Sesame | November 2025

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

This month, Sesame made great progress in his mobility foundation skills. He’s been enthusiastic during training sessions and is showing growing confidence in the tasks we’ve been introducing. A big focus this month was practicing in real-world environments. We took...

Toad | November 2025

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

This month, Toad continued to work on his Mobility skills and participate in field trips. While he excels with his skills, he continues to work on soliciting attention from strangers in public. Toad participated in a big field trip to YVR this month and spent the day...

Korra | November 2025

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

This month, Korra has been up to big things! She embarked on a journey to YVR with her trainer and spent the day navigating the busy airport. She even boarded an aircraft! She attended an event at Porte Communities and was very professional, maintaining focus on her...

Hunter II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello Lovely People, November was a good month. It finally snowed here, and I got to wear my coat and boots. I am very handsome in them. The boots are weird, though, and it takes me a while to get used to them. I really like the snow and like to put my whole head in...

Keller | November 2025

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

This month, Keller has officially joined Kayla’s string! She has been working hard on showing off her obedience cues and is eager to learn foundation skills. She is currently working on her loose-leash walking as she can forge ahead at times. Keller is a fast...

Puzzle | November 2025

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

This month, Puzzle has joined Kayla’s string! He is currently being assessed to determine the best program fit for him. This includes working on foundation skills, practicing all his cues, going on walks, and public access. So far, he has settled in quite nicely...

Mushu | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

My bags are packed, and I’m off to the sitters for a big adventure while my raisers are off on a well-deserved vacation! I had loads of fun with my new bestie, Mirabel. She didn’t mind that I was wearing my fancy pants and stayed on leash; we still had so much fun,...

Skaha III | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hey everyone, it’s me, Skaha, checking in from Kelowna with my 14-month update. November started as a pretty cozy month for me, as I continued recovering from my spay surgery, which meant lots of rest, gentle walks, and showing off my very fashionable post-surgery...

Maren | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

November has been a busy month for a very fast-growing Maren. She’s accompanied us to Starbucks, Cactus Club Café, Costco, Harvey’s, Kung Fu Tea, grocery stores, the immunization clinic, and puppy class, of course. She is a rock star in public, so much so that our...

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...