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Smaug | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Happy 1st Birthday to Our Fierce Little Dragon Litter July has been a big month for Smaug — not just because it’s summer, but because our boy officially turned ONE on July 12th! 🥳 This milestone marks a year full of learning, growing, and proving that under...

Grant | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Dear Family and Friends of Grant, As Calvin and Hobbes would say… “the days are just packed”. It’s summertime, and we are enjoying the ease and excitement of the season. It’s not all fun and games, tho. Class has been productive, and we...

Skaha III | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hi hoomans and fellow four-leggers. July was pawsitively packed with fun, sun, and skill-building. I kicked off the month by celebrating Canada’s 158th birthday in true patriotic pup style, rocking a red bandana with white maple leaves that my amazing raisers made...

Chet | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

July is here, and that means the Calgary Stampede! Apart from being made to wear this questionable hat, I loved all the activities in the city. It got a bit rainy (apparently the 3rd rainiest in Calgary history) later in the month, which made walking a bit more muddy,...

Shah | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Shah had a busy month of learning, training, adventures and play! We started the month by going to Costco at a very, very busy time. He was a bit worried initially by the crowds and shopping carts, but recovered within a few minutes. The following weekend, we...

Libby II | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Libby had a busy month with various summer activities ramping up the season. Canada Day included a family gathering with several little ones visiting—Libby did really well settling among the busy toddlers! She was also calm and unfazed by the loud firework display,...

Saphira | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Saphira got to spend some time with her buddy, PADS Towhee, this month, and they loved playing and cuddling together. Saphira loves training and is working on her duration and stacking skills. Her kryptonite is still food on the floor, so we continue to work on her...

Sarge II | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Sarge went on a few different outings this month where he got to prove what a rockstar he is! The first was to Spruce Meadows, where he showed off his impressive handler focus and his ability to ignore environmental distractions. In the middle of the month, we spent...

Olé | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Summer mode was fully activated in July! Canada Day was filled with activities as we spent time at Granville Island, went for a forest romp with friends, then out for a late lunch and pup cups. I think the pup cups made up for wearing the Canada Day headband! We...

Windsor | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Summer Break for this PADS puppy is off to a great start! Windsor has been enjoying more time to cuddle at home and lots of adventures and outings. He has been on the ferry for his first visit to Victoria and is going to beaches where he has had swimming...

Sesame | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Sesame spent most of this month putting in hours at the training centre, working on becoming a mobility service dog! His retrieve is coming along well, and we are adding stillness to his ‘hold’. He has learned how to push drawers and doors closed with his...

Morena | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Morena had a relaxing month while taking time out of cape to prepare for her litter! She had the litter at the end of the month and is such a good Mom. Congrats, Momma Morena Submitted by: Laresa &...

Vaseux | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hello friends! I am enjoying the summer so far, but I do not like the heat. Luckily, I have AC and can cool off at the lakes and creeks around Kelowna. I am working hard on my training and am currently sharpening up my heel and jump on. Hope everyone is having a good...

Dahlia | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Dahlia has had many adventures this summer with many more to come! She loves swimming in this beautiful weather. Her training is coming along very nicely. We are incredibly grateful for the support of Advanced Dog Dahlia. Advanced Training Location: West Coast...

Sylvan II | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Sylvan went on a bunch of adventures and field trips this month, which allowed us to get to know her a bit more. Based on these outings, we have pivoted on a potential career for her and are working on mobility skills. She is proving to be a quick learner and seems to...

Morley | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Morley has been polishing his mobility skills with hopes of being matched with a client in the next couple of months. We continue to work on stillness during his hold in a retrieve sequence. Morley truly loves working but can be a bit enthusiastic and silly during...

Kiara II | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

July was a big month for Kiara – she went to a sitter for a few weeks and tried so many new things! She tried public transit, went to work outdoors, and even attended a Theater show. She learned how to shop in a busy store with a cart and did so well! She did...

Maeve | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Maeve has joined Lisa’s string of students out in Chilliwack. Maeve is proving to be a very sweet soul who wants to please and likes to work. We look forward to seeing what she wants to do! We are incredibly grateful for the support of Advanced Dog Maeve. ...

Mira | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

July ended up being a low-key month for Myra for a couple of reasons. First off, she went into heat. She’s a proper little lady now, and I really need to stop calling her ‘Baby’ (LOL). And then I went ahead and got injured, so outings and walks...

Triton | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Triton got a job and is off to start training with his new best bud very soon. He will be working as a mobility service dog. Thank you, everyone, for all your love and effort that you have put into this boy! We are incredibly grateful for the support of Advanced Dog...

Tzar | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

We’ve had a busy month of family gatherings, playdates with other PADS pups, our first trip to the dog park, and trying to stay cool in the Okanagan heat. Tzar loves to work and continues to show real promise as a service dog. As he matures, he is calmer when...

Billie II | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Billie had a fun July, taking in many activities, including Saskatoon berry picking, gardening, the beach park, attending med school, and boating and swimming (she’s not the most willing swimmer!) Billie is smart in the garden, she knows how to pick raspberries,...

Bowden | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

Bowden had a busy month filled with training at the training centre and various field trips. He continues to learn the foundations to make him successful as a PTSD service dog. He has learned to alert to a leg bounce and is working on discriminating when it is...

Astro II | July 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello friends! I had some good times this month! We went on lots of long walks early in the morning before it got too hot or started raining. So much rain!! Good thing I have a raincoat. We also went to the cabin and I got to go hiking in the forest which is super...