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Zuko | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Zuko has enjoyed some nice hikes along the trails where he loves all the fallen leaves this time of year. Zuko attended the PADS Makers Market this month where he got to see a lot of other PADS dogs. He was very impressed by the merchandise there, especially...

Fiddle | October 2024

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

This month, Fiddle has continued to learn and practice her mobility skills. She is very focused on doing her best and becoming more precise! Fiddle continues working on different difficult distractions, such as other dogs and smells. She has participated in field...

Jones | October 2024

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

Jones has just returned to advanced training after a break, fully recovered from a foot injury. He is eager to jump right back into training and practicing his PTSD skills! Jones is happy to be out on field trips practicing his public access. At a recent trip to Home...

Toast | October 2024

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

This month, Toast continues to work on his Facility skills! He is mastering his Go See and Visit and working towards transferring these skills from his trainer to another person. He loves to work with people! Toast has gone on various field trips such as Lougheed...

Raekin | October 2024

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

Raekin is continuing to learn mobility and facility skills this month to see which will be the best fit for her. She continues to work on her demand barking with improvement. It happens less often now, and we are happy to see her progress. Raekin’s obedience...

Taiga | October 2024

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

This month, Taiga is on a cape break for a short period to work on some body sensitivity related to grooming and vocalizing. We are working on building up her resiliency in a variety of situations. She enjoys going on field trips to practice her obedience and public...

Patty | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

We’ve had a busy first month with Patty, and she’s already showing her confident and adventurous side! She bravely tackles all kinds of surfaces on our walks and isn’t fazed by loud, unexpected noises like fireworks or hair dryers. She’s also been a curious observer...

Arthur | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Arthur had a great October. He felt the feelings of fall and Halloween. He had great pumpkin experiences at the Pauling Patch. Submitted by:...

Minnie II | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

– transitioning from puppy to adult coat; deciduous teeth fall out, permanent ones erupt;- good at kenneling (both when she is home alone, and when humans are home); good at nail trimming/tooth brushing;- used to walking during the day and in the evening (when...

Mickey II | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

My first spooky season was full of tricks and treats! I think humans call those tricks ‘cues,’ but whatever you call them, I love to learn them! My loose leash walking is coming along nicely and I’m getting the hang of the tucked sit and proper down. I also love going...

Perry | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

October was a busy month for us. I was back in action following the end of my heat. I did have lovely panties to wear though. We finally got out for a walk at the dog park, where I was excellent with my recall. Uncle Bill did a photo shoot, and PADS Taj and I went...

Sparrow | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Sparrow had a big month. She got spayed and recovered very quickly. She had a quiet two weeks recovering, so that took up most of the month, but she managed to get out and party and listen to some live music. She got to go to the East Van Opry, to an art show, to...

Tobias | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

October was different for me. I’m getting to be a grown-up dog now, even though sometimes I still get treated like a puppy. But sometimes, I want to do things my way, and my raisers are learning how to work with me on that. I stayed at sitters for almost a week this...

Toffee | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

We had lots of fun this month. A trip to the Vancouver Aquarium and a day at Dageraad. I also celebrated my first birthday on October 23, so we went to my favourite park at UBC with my BFF Chloe. Submitted by: Barb and...

Thunder | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Our brave boy Thunder is resting up after his neuter surgery! He’s been an absolute champ, handling everything like a pro. Right now, he’s rocking the “cone of shame,” which, admittedly, is a bit of an adjustment. He’s taking it all in stride though, soaking up extra...

Morley | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

This month, Morley joined me as I started a new job. While we are still at the vet clinic on the weekend, he is learning how to settle into an office environment during the week. I am pleased to say that he seems to have figured out how to relax around people and...

Shah | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Shah celebrated his first Halloween at the end of the month and was quite the trooper by modelling some of the costume options! He also experienced his first snow this month. In typical Shah fashion, it was business as usual for him and didn’t miss a beat...

Picard | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Well, Picard and I did our duty and voted in the provincial elections; we also went shopping at IKEA, checked out the local baseball fields and learned about meditation at the Surrey Museum. Meditation sure comes in handy when navigating all those crowds and scary...

Brava | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Brava had her first heat!! She developed some funny habits as well. Some of her new behaviors include rubbing up on your legs like a cat, getting random itchy zoomies, and arching her back whenever you get a good scratch spot! This month, she was a...

Teenie | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

It’s Teenie here from the July 2024 Parker litter. You know what they say: the key to choosing your puppy raisers is location, location, location. Happily, my raisers live in a highly scented neighbourhood. From the caramel scent of the Katsura trees at 3:00...

Casey | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Casey has grown so much in the last month. He has such a lovely nature and has spurts of what I call the “joy of life” moments when he just can’t contain his enthusiasm. For example, when he feels/hears the crackle of the fall leaves under his feet...

Suki | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

After careful consideration, Suki has been released from puppy raising. Suki is an enthusiastic, sweet, and outgoing girl. She has shown that she loves to spend time with her people and loves to cuddle and get pets whenever she gets the chance. She also loves playing...

Hunter II | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hunter II’s first month in Alberta has been a big success. He arrived from Vancouver on the 3rd and has been learning and experiencing so much since then. He went on his first camping trip, saw some fireworks, dressed up for Halloween, and went trick-or-treating...

Brinks | October 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Brinks has been returning to advanced training regularly after a bit of a break. He spent the last few months working hard with his advanced sitter to maintain his skills and keep up his great work. Brinks has been doing great! He has been on many field trips to test...