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Fendie | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

September was a busy month for me. I went to athletic parks, out for lunch at a restaurant, and explored new stores. I had a wonderful playdate with PADS dog Queenie, running around and burning off energy. I was so excited to visit with my PADS mom, Sounder, and...

Elli | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Elli is a fast learner and loves to work. Elli is doing great in public and at the office. We are working on settling when required, as her puppy energy gets the best of her, had she wanted to move. Submitted...

Milos | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Milos enjoyed picnics with friends, paddleboarding and lots of hikes. He is a pretty good shopper, but tends to get a little bored and would rather have a nap if we are in the mall too long. We had a playdate and lunch with Kiara and walks with Gaffer. Milos turned 1...

Jonsie | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

With a roller coaster August, upset tummies, food changes, and lots of laundry, September has been amazing. Jonsie was a very privileged puppy to meet Royalty at Spruce Meadows. I was just praying he didn’t pee or poop, and other than being wiggly, he made it through....

Mabel II | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello friends! Welcome to our monthly summit! It’s my birthday!!!!!!!!!! I also wanted to wish all my siblings in the Okanogan Parks litter a very, very happy birthday!!!! It’s back to school, and I’ve returned to university! I am doing an awesome...

Allen | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Happy Fall, everybody! Allen here with last month’s adventure report! My moms and I went to Kelowna so they could ride bikes through tunnels and across bridges. I don’t cycle myself, but I still had a great time going on some hikes and horsing around in the water. ...

Goaldie | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

In September, we got to meet Reece in Stanley Park for a visit. It was great to see her. Although Goaldie & her only spent a weekend together before Reece moved onto Advanced, they picked up where they left off. We did more Home Depot & Costco trips....

Lylie | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Lylie is the true definition of a lab. Affectionate, expressive, and HUNGRY! Lylie has been a pleasure to train these past few months, taking her to work as a puppy was a treat for everyone who had a chance to see her, as much as it was a learning experience for her...

Dot II | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Dot is progressing well in her training. She’s been able to socialize in new and exciting places, including UBC, with the students back in session, restaurants, ferries, grocery stores, and friends’ homes. She’s fun to train as she LOVES it. ...

Reece | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Reece is full of joy and happiness and wakes up every morning ready for anything. She is the best loose leash walker ever! We have been working on duration for everything and all the basic skills. She is a very patient, gentle dog. Reece’s favourite thing is...

Casey | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Casey enjoyed many outings this month. One of note was to the Apple store in a very busy mall. I had a problem with my phone and entered the store with Casey, not realizing it was the launch of the new Apple phone. The store was packed, and we had a short wait before...

Keller | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Keller has settled in with her long-term sitter beautifully. She has been doing great with her house manners and loves an evening snuggle. She spent a lot of time in September working on cooperative care. She’s also been working on her kick-back stand....

Belle Iv | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Okanagan

With the start of school, Belle’s old routine has returned; she gets to go to school to pick up the children and, on some days, takes them to their after-school activities. At school, she encounters many children and adults, as well as occasionally a dog. She enjoys...

Andie | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This first month at school has been quite an adjustment for everyone, including me! I am settling in to the classroom and figuring out how to occupy my time while the learning is happening…sleeping is the best strategy :). I have also attended meetings and...

Bubba II | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi everyone, I’m Bubba II! I had a very eventful last few days of September; I met my puppy raiser, went to my first university lecture, and even got to meet some other PADS puppies in training on campus! I am learning to wait when my human opens doors (kennel...

Max | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Max had a big month of training in September. He’s been working on a variety of different skills and settling, and has really improved a lot! He really likes getting to go to Zoom puppy class and really focuses on the skills and even enjoys watching the...

Kashtin | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hey PADS Village!!! Wow – are you telling me September is over already!!?? I guess I was having such a great time, I didn’t notice!! For the first half of the month, I was with a PADS Sitter while my hooman was in Europe. Aren’t PADS Sitters the...

Furrow | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

What a fantastic September. Furrow and I were very lucky to enjoy such warm and sunny weather this September. Furrow turned 18 months old this month. It is hard to believe that I have been fortunate to have had him since he was 9 weeks old. I look back on pictures of...

Minnie II | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

– had a few off-leash walks with unfamiliar dogs (PADS Patty, Mr.B); a meet-up with old friends (Mr.P and Ms.J) and a walk with released PADS Peach II – had multiple visitors in the house – found bears in the forest (was successfully recalled from...

Burgie | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Burgie had lots of fall fun this month! In addition to being gifted a favourite new toy, she went on a small boat to Granville Island and a fall fair. She is learning to be more confident in public spaces and continuing to excel at being the sweetest girl around....

Doane | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hi Folks, September was busy and fun! Released PADS Oliver came to stay with us for the month, and it was so much fun having a friend! We played hard, we trained together (he still likes to train), and we went on lots of walks and adventures! I also spent some time at...

Sokka | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Sokka is settling nicely into the rhythm of advanced training. We’ve learned that he’s highly motivated by kibble, enjoys being close to his people, and brings fun, balanced energy to his work. We’re beginning to explore which career path will best suit his wonderful...

Cynder | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Cynder had a great September, enjoying the beautiful weather and starting the month off with a wonderful sitter. She then returned home to spend the next two weeks with her mixed-breed friend Pepper. Pepper showed her how to play nicely and how to behave with older...

Smaug | September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Smaug’s September Pupdate 🐾 September was the month of fine-tuning for young Sir Smaug. His perch work is looking sharp. He’s steady, centered, and confident, like he finally realized his perch isn’t just for photo ops . His backup has become smooth and...