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Gaffer | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Pupdates

Hi friends! I have had a month full of adventure. I started the month in Manitoba with my raiser and her family. I had a great time living with my poodle friend Koda! We had awesome wrestling matches. I got to join in on a bridal shower and bachelorette party!...

Ritz | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Ritz reporting… Last month I moved in with a new raiser and we have spent all of August getting to know each other. Daily outings, sometimes to the shops, walks around the neighborhood, and even a couple of visits to restaurants. It’s been hot and I went to play...

Casper | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi friends! I spent the first half of the month with a sitter while my human was away on vacation. I then came home and was so excited to see her! My human also brought back little PADS Gaffer with her, and we got to reunite! I was happy to see my favourite mentee...

Kiara II | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Kiara arrived in mid-August in the Okanagan. She is a smart pup, eager to try anything you ask of her. She has enjoyed a couple of short hikes and outings have included the mall, grocery stores and some restaurant patios to work on her “off switch”. We are also...

Nevada | August 2025

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

Nevada has spent some time with sitters this month while his trainer is away. He has experienced a few environments, and we made some adjustments to find where he is most successful. At the beginning of the month, Nevada worked through his Pre Placement Testing! This...

Captain | August 2025

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

Captain spent some time with sitters this month while his trainer was away. He has done very well in a variety of situations and has spent some time at a busy workplace. Captain worked through his Pre-Placement Testing at the beginning of the month, and will be scored...

Bosc | August 2025

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

Bosc has spent some time with a sitter this month while his trainer is away, and he is doing very well! He is working through some vocalization when other dogs are taken for walks without him, and he’s learning to rein in his FOMO. Advanced training location: West...

Baldwin | August 2025

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

Baldwin has settled into life on Emma’s string very well! He has shown a great deal of improvement on the issues we had been seeing in the kennel environment, which is helpful information for his future. Baldwin is still an opportunistic scavenger, so we will continue...

Mickey II | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month marked one whole year with my raisers! To cap off our first year together, I dove into some brand-new adventures that made this month unforgettable. First up: camping! I discovered my love for the great outdoors and slept in a pop-up crate inside a tent for...

Sparx | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi Friends! August was a blast — and extra special because it was my birthday month! I’m officially a year old now, which means I’m technically not a puppy anymore (but don’t worry, I still act like one). For my big day, my pawrents took me to the beach, treated me to...

Tattor | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Tattor’s take on August: Where did the summer go?! With one of my raisers being a teacher, the other taking a vacation, and full of school-aged kids, August meant a change in my routines as well. I had all sorts of ‘holiday’ experiences: Amazing stays with two...

Patty | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

August has been very busy with lots of public outings, street festivals, restaurants, and even her first pup cup. She had her first public nap in a restaurant, which is a huge win! She said hi to the window washer and marveled at how humans can fly. She also had...

Buddy II | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi everypawdy! I can’t believe another zoomy month has flown by—where did the time go?! My hoomom and I took the sky train twice this month! It was noisy, bumpy, and full of strange hooman smells… but she said I was such a good boy for being so calm and brave. AND—I...

Shyloh | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Still living the dream hiking with lots of time cooling off in the lake with other puppy pals, strolling in the mall, shopping in grocery stores, and walking the neighbourhood. I’m learning to chill on my own at home, leave shoes and glasses alone, and give the cats a...

Windsor | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

In August, Windsor went on his first big vacation and his first plane ride! He was a wonderful travel companion to fly to Ontario to visit with his raiser’s family and friends. He enjoyed experiencing the airport, slept through both flights like a pro, and...

Shelby II | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

SUMMER HOLIDAYS & SO MANY FIRSTS!!! Puppy adventures from your favorite service dog-in-training Paws up—August was pawsitively amazing! My hoomans whisked me away on something they called a “summer vacation,” and let me tell you, it was bursting...

Bowie II | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Well, I have met my puppy-raising family. I spent a lot of time with another PADS dog they had in the house, and that was fun. Made leaving my siblings and my mom so much easier. We also went on a long trip to the lake at the end of August. Apparently, it is a family...

Libby II | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Now 9 months and a whopping 46 lbs. Libby II is growing up so fast! During the first 2 weeks of August Libby had another stay with the sitter who she was happy to see. She explored new parks and the beach as she learned about keeping calm around birds, cats and kids. ...

Sturko | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hello world, I’m PADS Sturko! I was sponsored and named by the Stampede City Canadian Progress Club in memory of one of their long-time members. This month, I started my journey as a PADS puppy in training. I traveled all the way from Oregon to the Okanagan,...

Fendie | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I joined my new family on August 1, 2025. I have had many new experiences this month, so many sights and smells to explore! I have been introduced to new people, animals, and environments. I attended my first PADS puppy class on August 14, where I met other PADS...

Carpie | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I settled in with my two co-raising families very nicely! I’ve been out and about from day one, melting hearts everywhere we go! My humans were laughing because we had a “parting of the seas” moment at the mall—people all made way for me when I walked by with my...

Arthur | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Arthur is doing great. He had a good August, and he is looking forward to what September brings. Submitted...

Digger | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hi Y’all! August was just the m-o-s-t exciting month for me. It started out with a bath and a pedicure cause my peeps told me I had to be bootiful, but aren’t I always? Anyhow, I gots to go on a Puppy Swap with Lady and Guy, and I had just the most fun...

Skaha III | August 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hey everyone, it’s me, Skaha. Can you believe it—I’m already 11 months old. Just one month away from the big “one-year-old” milestone. Time flies when you’re growing, learning, and… well… becoming a lady. Yep, you heard that right. This month I had my first heat. That...