All Pupdates
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In June, I moved in with a new raiser – who is also my class instructor. There are two dogs and a cat in my new home, and two little critters called gerbils. I don’t care about the gerbils, even when they’re out of their tank, but the dogs and cat... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Sokka continues to prepare for advanced training as he will be turned in next month. He continues to be easy to train, calm and friendly and loves people. Sokka can go anywhere, the office, gym, restaurant and instantly has an off switch. Many times, I will leave... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, I enjoyed going to puppy classes and visiting with my PADS puppy friends. I have been working on my heels and sides using a perch pot – I love the perch pot! We have gone on some long walks now that the weather is nice and the humans say I am doing... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Muffin has enjoyed working in an elementary school in Coquitlam with her new sitter! Every day brought lots of new training opportunities and excitement at school! Muffin has been working on her duration Stand and Sit, as well as avoiding the tempting crumbs on the... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
June continued to be a busy month for me! My hooman brother had a hockey tournament, so I went to the games. I actually watched some of the action this time and was quite intrigued with what was going on. When I wasn’t practicing my ‘Go Say Hi’, I... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello friends, I’m a little late with this post. Jen and I have been very busy at work. I have been perfecting my ability to settle and stay still while we are there. Last month we went to the Orchid Show and I was very good and did not try to eat the plants. I do... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Bagel has been enjoying her time in BC! She is working hard on her AFD skills, and we are getting ready for pre-placement testing. She has had many field trips to different locations across the Lower Mainland with her sitter – including schools, soccer games,... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’ve spent some time with a lovely sitter this month. We did training in the grocery store and at a restaurant, and even went to Buntzen Lake! Photos below… Submitted by: Chrissy, PADS Puppy in Training... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been fabulous for me! Went on my first hike this month and got to go off leash! Had lots of opportunities to sniff around and stretch my legs. My raiser was also super busy with travel this month, so I had the opportunity to visit a few sitters and show... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Yarrow has completed his time in Advanced Training this month and chose to redirect his path to that of a VIP or pet dog after being released. Yarrow is such a lovely dog to live with and a great joy to have around! He prefers his future to involve less time away from... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Nevada joined a few big field trips this month in busy, loud, chaotic environments. He is such a solid, cool-headed dude in every environment! He is progressing to taking his PTSD skills on the road and does very well after a few reminders. Nevada continues to build... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Buzz has settled into his new home and office life. He has a good skills foundation, including amazing recall. Buzz loves being around other dogs and can intuitively adjust his play level to suit the other dog, big, small, old or young. He is improving his ‘settle’... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Captain is working hard and progressing quickly toward the next stage of his journey! He is fine-tuning his PTSD Service Dog skills and attending a variety of field trips to prepare for his upcoming Pre-Placement Testing. Captain has been receiving a LOT of pampering... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Petra is taking advantage of this lovely summer weather to do lots of walks outside. We have been working hard on public access test scenarios and have taken many field trips to different locations, allowing her to better generalize her learning in public settings. On... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Bosc is loving the beautiful, warm weather this month! He spends almost all of his downtime lounging in the sun in between raucous play sessions with his PADS buddies. Bosc has put on a lot of muscle from his fitness sessions and regular hiking. His core strength has... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was my 1st month with my new family since I left my litter. I live with 2 teenagers and another dog, and a cat. I went to the high school for a recognition ceremony and also got to see all the Grads dressed up at our house. I attended a graduation party and a... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
After careful consideration, Rosa has been released from Advanced Training. Rosa is an enthusiastic, sweet, and thoughtful 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... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Snuggles, Splashes & So Many Firsts Puppy adventures from one of your favourite service dogs-in-training! Hi there, wonderful donors, friends, and tail-wagging supporters—Shelby II here, zooming by with my June update! Oh wow, where do I even start? June was... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Indy has been working on her obedience and loose leash walking. She can be strong on leash at times, especially around thresholds. She is very good at settling in the home. We are working on the occasional barking for attention and excitement around other... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Tetris has been thriving in her advanced training program, relishing every cuddle and cookie along the way. She is not only enjoying her field trips but also mastering new skills with impressive speed. Seeing how quickly she’s picking up on her training is truly... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Blair has been thriving in her advanced training program, relishing every cuddle and cookie along the way. She is not only enjoying her field trips but also mastering new skills with impressive speed. Seeing how quickly she’s picking up on her training is truly... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Drax has been focusing on the foundations of retrieval work this month. He’s a lovely dog with great manners, always eager to learn new things and proudly show off what he already knows. With his trainer on vacation in June, Drax also enjoyed some well-earned time... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Toad continues to learn foundations for various skills such as retrieve, tug, push and button. We are working on her excitable greetings with people and the occasional alert bark. Toad really enjoys learning and is so happy when he gets to do a training... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Huckle has a special daily routine with pick-up and drop-off, ensuring he gets his beauty sleep and arrives at school in the right mindset to learn. He loves being with his main handler, so June’s focus has been on helping him manage his big emotions when... Read more
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