All Pupdates
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, I passed my PAT!! My raiser is soooo proud of me! I had a lot of practice before the test, but all of my skills come super easily to me, so I wasn’t even stressed. I can now call myself a professional. 😎 Submitted... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Kiyoko turned 10 months, and there are still no signs of her going into heat, phew, so let the adventures continue! July 1st was ushered in with babysitting my grandson on a very hot day with a play on a huge sand pile, bouncy castles, popsicles and a fire hose... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Korra and I are spending our last week together. I have moved her kennel into the living room so she can get used to sleeping without me. Korra has been such a joy as my first PADS puppy. I am going to miss her so much. I am so proud that she has qualified for... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Teenie had a really great month. She started off with a camping trip to the Okanagan, where she got to run on trails and swim (accidentally) with released PADS dog Phantom. Then she went and stayed with her other cousin, a rescue dog from LA who didn’t like her much,... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi everypawdy! June was bursting with new sniffs and waggy adventures! At the start of the month, I met some kittens for the very first time. At first, I was like, “hmm… what are these tiny, fluffy, squeaky things?” But after some careful tail-watching and... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Whew! Did I have a busy month! First of all, I went to the hospital for an operation. I’m not sure what was broken, but when I came out, my moms said I’d been “fixed”. I was a bit tired for a couple of days (and I had to wear this silly thing called a “onesie” for a... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Baldwin began training on Emma’s string this month! He is now living, working, and playing in Chilliwack during the week. Baldwin has taken to the new environment very well. He has shown immediate improvement in his stress levels and barking. He is going for off-leash... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I had the best week with Susan and Jim while my raisers were away! We went to the Farmer’s Market—so many dogs, so many smells, and so many butts to sniff! I was super excited at first, but I settled down once I got my wiggles out. We went on all kinds of adventures:... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko had a camping trip to Manning Park this month. He was very relaxed in the tent and slept well all night. He had some very nice walks along the trails, and he got to test the water in the brooks. He seemed like a very happy camper! This month, Zuko beat the heat... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Bosc focused on his manners in public this month with a variety of easier local field trips. He practiced a variety of doorways, practiced tuning out the environment and focusing on his handler, and spent some time doing “nothing” at coffee shops and restaurants to... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Captain continued to focus on prepping for his Pre-Placement Testing to be done next month. He really enjoys going on field trips and practicing his skills. He is particularly enthusiastic about his interrupter behaviours! Captain did his best to stay cool in the... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello PADS Village – it’s PADS Puppy Kashtin here with more news about all the amazing things I’ve been getting up to!!! July was a great month for me. Lots of new experiences, like my first time on a bus. It was really crowded, but everyone was... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
The dog days of summer have arrived, and Blazer met them head-on with a walk through Bowness Park and a splash in the river, an excursion for ice cream, lolling on a deck with a yummy Kong, and a couple of playdates with some of his PADS friends. These were just the... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Nevada worked hard to prepare for his Pre-Placement Testing scheduled next month. He has been getting more enthusiastic and persistent in his interrupter behaviours. Nevada has been working on his stamina during longer field trips. He is definitely a slower-paced dog... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It has been a quiet month, as I recover from knee replacement surgery. Daisy continues to do well with her skills and can “turn off” when asked. We had our granddaughter and partner visit, and Daisy was a hit. We had fish and chips at the beach. My walking group... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi friends, it’s me, Lyriq! July has been such a fun month—I love summer! With all the hot days, I’ve been getting to swim to cool off during the heat waves, and let me tell you… I could splash around all day. I also spent some time with a sitter this month and had a... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July was filled with a lot of little walks. Walking through Parkdale Gardens, off-leash at North 40, digging holes at Iona Beach. Took Goaldie to Jericho Beach; she wasn’t too sure of the water but didn’t mind it. Did more Training on Daytime Kenneling, Luring &... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Goose really travels well, and he does the mall not badly. He has gone to restaurants too. Goose has gone camping, and he loves it! Submitted by: Fred... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Calvin had another beach playdate with his friends Ivy and Pandora this month! He is also ready to begin his puppy university life next month. As Calvin prepares to begin this next stage of his training, I feel a mix of emotions. While it is bittersweet to see him... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy birthday to me! I turned one this month and had so much fun celebrating my birthday! My bestie Golly came over to play and share the day and some birthday cookies with me. Our community mentor threw a summer volunteer party, and we celebrated a few of us turning... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Sparkles, Showers & Super-Puppy Powers Tail wags and happy wiggles from me, Shelby II! Can you believe I turned four months old this month? I’m growing fast, learning lots, and oh my goodness—July was jam-packed with “firsts!” Let me tell you—being a growing puppy... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello everyone, PADS Donner II here to tell you about my busiest month yet. Throughout July, I continued to work on my skills, like sits, leash-guided downs, and loose-leash walking. Slowly, my people are introducing new words to me, and I began to work on getting in... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was hot, and for treats, my family gave me ice cubes, which I loved. I would push them all around the floor like a hockey puck and then crunch them up. They also have a doggy splash pad, and I had fun running around in the splash pad with the sprinkler,... Read more
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s been an exciting month and a bit. Towards the end of June, I was flown to Calgary (thank you, George), where I moved in with my puppy raiser family. I hit the ground running and haven’t stopped since. I’m working hard on different cues. I’m enjoying my daily... Read more
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Fergus II
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Golly
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Hudson II
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Jasper III
Jonsie
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Kiara II
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Kyree
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Mickey II
Milos
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Morena
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Nolan
Nova III
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Parker
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Seven II
Seymour II
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Tank
Teenie
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