All Pupdates

Doane | October 2025

Hi Folks! October was another busy month for this guy! I did some hiking, some errands, and spent a couple of weekends with some of my PADS friends because my family was busy. I hung out with PADS Astro for a weekend. We played hard, and his raiser said we did really...

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Reece | October 2025

This month, Reece has officially joined Jade’s string! She has been dabbling in each program to determine which program suits her skill set best. Reece has been really enjoying the mobility skills like fun tugging and playing with play targets. She has settled in...

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Donner II | October 2025

This October was very exciting, as I’ve been officially declared a teenager! With this title came so many new developments in my life: my legs got longer, everything grew more exciting, and I got to work really hard on the skills I learnt when I was younger, to...

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Momo II | October 2025

Momo continues to work hard on his car anxiety, but has unfortunately let us know that he would prefer pet life. We have made the decision to release Momo from his service dog training, but are excited to announce that he is under consideration for a VIP placement! We...

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Digger | October 2025

Hi Everybody, October has been such a busy month for this pupper. First we had a visit from a University room mate of my person. They had not seen each other for 30 years! Whoa, that is a long, long time. So we had to show him the sights. We went to some great local...

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Zuko | October 2025

This month, Zuko has been busy on multiple field trips where he has had the chance to shine as a potential AFD. While visiting a youth outreach centre, an elementary school in Langley, the Burnaby Fire Department, and a memorial service for Constable Yang, Zuko has...

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Quinoa | October 2025

Quinoa continues to excel in the PTSD program, where her attentive and affectionate nature shines. She has been working hard on her skills, especially enjoying “bump” when she spots her handler’s shaking leg. Her hard work is paying off as she even had a chance to...

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DK | October 2025

This month, DK went on a field trip to the Burnaby Fire Department, where he got to show off his AFD skills in meeting all of the lovely firefighters and practicing “go see”. DK continues to practice his handler engagement beautifully, even on a field trip to Home...

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Belle IV | October 2025

Belle started the month with several trips to the service department of the car dealership along with rides home in the shuttle vehicle. She had outings to Starbucks and went out for lunch. She visited the new gigantic Canadian Tire store and two new pet stores....

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Poppy III | October 2025

This month, Poppy has started to dabble in the mobility program and finds the skills very enjoyable! Some of her favourite skills to work on have been playing with paw targets and holding dumbbells in her mouth. She enjoyed accompanying her trainer and canine...

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Glover | October 2025

Glover has been doing very well for his first few weeks as a pup in training!  He is sleeping through the night now (yay!). His toilet training is going well. He still has the occasional accident, but fewer and fewer every day.  He is a very curious and happy puppy. ...

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Rufous | October 2025

This month, Rufous has transitioned from doing hearing work to learning PTSD skills! Although he loved the sound work, he relies too much on his eyes rather than his ears. He went to the Abbotsford Centre to cheer on the Canucks and, despite the exciting atmosphere,...

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Rita | October 2025

I had such a fun month filled with adventures and friends! I’m very good at my routine at university now – walk, sleep, walk, play, sleep, then bus home. The weather is getting colder, but I’ve still gotten to enjoy a few off-leash walks in the...

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Sesame | October 2025

Sesame has been doing wonderfully in the Service Dog Mobility program, showing great enthusiasm and steady progress in every session. His solid build and gentle nature make him well-suited for the skills he’s learning, and he’s thriving with the challenges presented...

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Drax | October 2025

Drax has been making excellent progress with his hearing dog training. He’s quickly mastering the skills needed to alert us to important sounds, always eager to learn and ready for the next challenge. His focus, confidence, and enthusiasm show that he truly has the...

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Mozza | October 2025

Mozza has greatly enjoyed the Halloween season!  She got dressed up in a Canucks jersey along with her trainers for Team Mozza and was voted best costume by her fellow PADS dogs at training class!  She wished to thank her mother, father, agent and designer for her big...

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Zephyr II | October 2025

 October was a busy month.   Counting back from Halloween, I went to the mall to see the Halloween decorations at Coquitlam Center and Brentwood Mall. I don’t think I was scared by the skeleton sitting there.   I patiently settled under the table at...

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Marsh II | October 2025

Marsh has been focusing on expanding his Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) skills, working on supporting multiple people at once, and bringing calm, comfort, and connection to a variety of people. Recently, Marsh attended the Burnaby RCMP Constable Shaelyn Yang memorial,...

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Tide | October 2025

Tide is an amazing pup. She is very smart and eager to learn. She has an energy that other dogs like to be around, even those who don’t usually like many other dogs. She also has a silly side that is fun and hilarious to watch. From her crazy zoomies to funny...

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