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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Fiddle continues to work on her skills and obedience. We are working on Fiddle’s focus in more difficult environments. She can be outwardly focused and scent distracted at times. Fiddle participated in an event at Byrne Creek Community School this... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Marsh is doing wonderfully as he learns new mobility skills. His naturally calm demeanour and sweet, loving personality make him a joy to work with. With his trainer on vacation in June, Marsh also enjoyed over a week of well-deserved downtime, a nice balance of rest... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Rufous has been making incredible progress with his sound work training! He’s picking up the foundational skills at lightning speed and clearly enjoys the challenge. One of his favourite parts? Getting to jump into action when the alert sounds go off — especially... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Thunder has been working on developing good manners when playing with other dogs and learning to reduce alert barking at strangers. He’s making steady progress and becoming more thoughtful in his interactions. Each week brings small but meaningful improvements, a big... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Nova has been working on her pre-placement testing and sound skills. She participated in a field trip to YVR for Airport Workers Day, where she did her best “Go Say Hi” to all the workers. She also went on a 2-day trip to the island with her... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Piper is getting ready for her PPT and continues to thrive in the PTSD program. With her heart of gold and calm presence, she’s showing all the qualities of a future service dog. Since her trainer was on vacation in June, Piper also got to enjoy a well-deserved break... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June was an adventurous month. I worked on my Luring, Name Game, walking on different paths (grates, stones, logs & boulders), Recall & off-leash training. Made new friends at the dog park & got dirty. I got to have a Play date with my good friend,... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Bingo has been continuing to make great progress with his service dog training! This month, he’s been focusing on refining his skills with different handlers and practicing in a variety of environments and situations. He’s also starting to work on the skills he’ll... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello all, Apologies for the second late report, mom and another family member had to make a quick trip into BC at the beginning of the month. Then we went back to BC the day after we got home. June was a month full of doctor appointments and PADS fundraising... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Gadget had a very quiet month of June. In early June, at just 11 months, she experienced her second heat cycle. This meant no public activities, and outside activities were restricted to her backyard. She handled it well, but was pretty excited to get out there and... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s summer, and the sunny weather means we’re getting out and finding swimming holes and festivals and practicing all my skills in the real world! All the beautiful sunshine and hot weather mean we’re finding lots of shady trails and swimming holes to stay cool. I’m... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Bowden continues to be the best boy and an amazing student! He has been working on touch, chin and lateral movement to help him gain the skills to help his future client. He has been working on PTSD alerting and has been picking this up quickly! This month, Bowden... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Billie has been busy getting out and about to socialize, work on cues, and experience different environments. Billie has attended the YMCA, she’s been on the weight room floor and a couple of yoga classes, and she has mastered her downward dog pose! We have been... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Milos had a very fun June. He learned to paddleboard and swim. He took to both very easily. He jumps right on the paddleboard, and so far, we have stayed in shallow waters. He is good at doing the dog paddle! As well as swimming in Okanagan Lake, he splashes around... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mozza has been a busy girl this summer! She greatly enjoys visiting our local water park to cool off on the hot days. She also had her second visit to the aquarium this past month and was fascinated by the sea otters and seals! Submitted by: Aaron and... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi friends! I had a fun month learning lots of new things and going on tons of adventures! I went to the beach many times this month. On some of my outings, I worked on settling on the sand and not eating it (that’s still a work in progress), and on other days I... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Goose has gone on many car rides, doctor’s appointments, grocery store shopping and mall walks around downtown. Submitted by: Fred... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June has kept me somewhat busy. We’ve had some very hot days this month, so I’ve been trying to keep myself cool. Been going out for lots of walks, but on the really hot days, I go in the morning and at night when it’s cooler, and don’t have to worry about my... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Sylvan transitioned from her advanced sitter to my house this month and has settled in beautifully! She is a fun girl who loves playing with the other dogs or by herself with a toy. We went on a few field trips this month, including a Brookfield Place event where she... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
My accomplishments this month: 1. Walking on leash instead of lying down a block in and refusing to move.2. Avoided getting run over by multiple shopping carts at Costco.3. Letting people know that I gotta go by sitting at the door and barking if needed.4. Ceasing to... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Casey just celebrated his 1st birthday and will celebrate this weekend with his siblings at his favourite dog park. He loves to run and explore there and is often reluctant to leave. On one occasion, he refused to get back in the car after having so much fun there.... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Sesame is embracing the summer weather and working hard in advanced training. We went on a few outings this month, including Homes Alive Pets to assess his dog distraction and the Calgary Zoo for a whole new experience! He handled himself beautifully during these... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi, I had a really good month. I went on a field trip with my other service dogs in training to IKEA. That is one big place with so many things to see and smell. I did really well and listened to my raisers and didn’t cause any commotion. I also think I have... Read more
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Tzar spent the first two weeks of June with his sitter, and then he was neutered when we got home from our trip, so not a lot has happened. He has had a few working playdates with other PADS puppies and continues to do well with his training. Submitted by: Barb and... Read more
Alma
Andie
Angel III
Arthur
Asti
Bagel
Baldwin
Belle IV
Bingo
Birdie II
Blair
Blue IV
Bonnie II
Bowden
Brava
Brinks
Bryn II
Bubba II
Buddy II
Captain
Carpie
Casey
Casper
Chester II
Chet
Chilko
Chorcha
Cleat
Clyde II
Coola
Cruiser
Crumpet
DK
Doane
Donora
Dot II
Dusky
Eddie III
Elora
Elsie
Fergus II
Fiddle
Furrow
Gadget
Gaffer
Glisten
Glover
Goaldie
Golly
Goose II
Honey IV
Hudson II
Ivy II
Jasper III
Jonsie
Kasota
Kiara II
Koi
Korra
Kyree
Lavie
Link II
Lumina
Maren
Marsh II
Mickey II
Milos
Minnie II
Minnow
Morena
Moriah
Muffin
Mushu
Nevada
Nolan
Nova III
Orion II
Parker
Perry
Petra
Pilot II
Piper IV
Pixel II
Pixie II
Poppy III
Quiche
Riff
Ritz
Royal II
Rufous
Rumi
Saphira
Sawyer
Scarlet
Seven II
Seymour II
Shah
Shelby II
Shyloh
Skaha III
Smaug
Sokka
Sparx
Spring II
Sprinter
Steller
Stetson II
T-Bone
Tank
Teenie
Tesla
Tetris
Texas II
Tide
Tiki II
Toast
Toffee
Tope
Triton
Vaseux
Viking II
Waffle
Windsor
Zuby
