Pupdates Archive - Page 27 of 205

Belle IV | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Belle started the month with several trips to the service department of the car dealership along with rides home in the shuttle vehicle. She had outings to Starbucks and went out for lunch. She visited the new gigantic Canadian Tire store and two new pet stores....

Poppy III | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Poppy has started to dabble in the mobility program and finds the skills very enjoyable! Some of her favourite skills to work on have been playing with paw targets and holding dumbbells in her mouth. She enjoyed accompanying her trainer and canine...

Glover | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Glover has been doing very well for his first few weeks as a pup in training! He is sleeping through the night now (yay!). His toilet training is going well. He still has the occasional accident, but fewer and fewer every day. He is a very curious and happy puppy. ...

Rufous | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Rufous has transitioned from doing hearing work to learning PTSD skills! Although he loved the sound work, he relies too much on his eyes rather than his ears. He went to the Abbotsford Centre to cheer on the Canucks and, despite the exciting atmosphere,...

Rita | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I had such a fun month filled with adventures and friends! I’m very good at my routine at university now – walk, sleep, walk, play, sleep, then bus home. The weather is getting colder, but I’ve still gotten to enjoy a few off-leash walks in the...

Sesame | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Sesame has been doing wonderfully in the Service Dog Mobility program, showing great enthusiasm and steady progress in every session. His solid build and gentle nature make him well-suited for the skills he’s learning, and he’s thriving with the challenges presented...

Drax | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Drax has been making excellent progress with his hearing dog training. He’s quickly mastering the skills needed to alert us to important sounds, always eager to learn and ready for the next challenge. His focus, confidence, and enthusiasm show that he truly has the...

Mozza | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Mozza has greatly enjoyed the Halloween season! She got dressed up in a Canucks jersey along with her trainers for Team Mozza and was voted best costume by her fellow PADS dogs at training class! She wished to thank her mother, father, agent and designer for her big...

Zephyr II | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

October was a busy month. Counting back from Halloween, I went to the mall to see the Halloween decorations at Coquitlam Center and Brentwood Mall. I don’t think I was scared by the skeleton sitting there. I patiently settled under the table at...

Marsh II | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Marsh has been focusing on expanding his Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) skills, working on supporting multiple people at once, and bringing calm, comfort, and connection to a variety of people. Recently, Marsh attended the Burnaby RCMP Constable Shaelyn Yang memorial,...

Tide | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Tide is an amazing pup. She is very smart and eager to learn. She has an energy that other dogs like to be around, even those who don’t usually like many other dogs. She also has a silly side that is fun and hilarious to watch. From her crazy zoomies to funny...

Toffee | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Toffee has joined Kayla’s string! Toffee is currently being assessed as we get to know her and see if she shows interest in a specific stream. She is very calm and well-behaved. She transitioned well to advanced training! This past weekend, she...

Korra | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Korra has changed to Kayla’s string for assessment. We are working on building Korra’s confidence in all settings. We are also working on mild separation anxiety with primary handlers. She has started to explore Hearing as she has shown a...

Gaffer | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Another great month with Gaffer. A couple of playdates and trips to the dog park, where he was very well-behaved. He had a nice, long walk with his buddy Milos along the water in City Park in Kelowna, and both were very well-behaved despite all the other...

Tay | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, we have decided to release Tay for health reasons as she has developed allergies. We have decided that Tay will become a VIP! Tay is a sweet dog who loves to be cuddled up close with her favourite people. We know she will make a huge difference in...

Maeve | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Maeve has recently joined Cat’s string this October and is now continuing her advanced training at the PADS campus! This lovely girl is settling in beautifully and has been quick to charm all of us. Maeve is showing great enthusiasm for her work and is already...

Toad | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Toad continues his journey as a Mobility dog. He continues to learn and practice all of his skills and is progressing well. Toad continues to work on his alert barking with improvement. He was very brave around the scary Halloween decorations at Home...

Fiddle | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Fiddle continues to perfect her skills as an Accredited Facility Dog. She is working towards completing her pre-placement testing. We are excited for Fiddle’s next chapter in the near future. Fiddle continues to attend many events as an AFD and loves...

Libby II | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Libby had a fun month of more new experiences. She joined in a fundraiser at the Legion, which excited her at first, but she soon settled into the good pup she is. Libby had a stay with a sitter this month, where she was treated to a new cozy bed! And to finish up...

Seven II | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I went on so many adventures this month with my family. They have taken me to Costco, Metrotown, and Lougheed Mall, grocery shopping, to my mom’s work (it’s not fun, and I usually find a place to curl up beside her desk and go to sleep), and meeting all...

Milos | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

The first week of October, Milos got to stay with Jas and her family. The kids offer lots of energetic playtime and snuggles. He then had a quiet 10 days resting up with Brian Smith after being neutered, as his sitters were in Japan. Milos was back to himself in no...

Elora | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Elora had a fun October. She went to a family Thanksgiving dinner. She went to some physiotherapy sessions and painting classes with her raiser. On Halloween she watched the trick-or-treaters get their treats at the door and went to a couple houses in her lion...

Patty | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Patty has been enjoying all the leaves on the ground and toasty evenings by the fireplace. We’ve been working hard this month on loose-leash walking, which is always difficult for a pup who just needs to sniff every inch of the ground and say hi to every single...

Hunter II | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello, lovely people. I had a fun October. I watched a lot of Baseball with my Family. We were always cheering for some kind of maple bird. Sometimes I got scared when something exciting happened, and they would jump up and down and yell. I got used to it pretty...