Pupdates Archive - Page 57 of 205

Mickey II | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I enjoyed the warm, sunny days this month, making the most of the good weather by exploring new places both in and out of cape. The month kicked off with a training session at the mall alongside a group of PADS pups and their raisers. It was an exciting challenge to...

Hunter II | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hello lovely people. April was a pretty fun month. I got to go vote. It wasn’t that exciting; I was just waiting in line, but my raiser says it’s really important. It can’t be more important than treats, right? I have been working on my stand and...

Huckle | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Huckle arrived on March 21, and it’s been an absolute pleasure working with him ever since. He’s settling in well at campus, and it’s clear that all the hard work from his raiser is paying off, thank you! Huckle is a charming pup with a keen desire...

Finch | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Finch continues building confidence and learning to navigate the world around her. This month, she’s been working through some of her big feelings around specific triggers, and we’re seeing encouraging signs. She’s been practicing calmly meeting new people and walking...

Russell II | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Russell II recently had a fantastic visit to the Vancouver Fire Rescue Department, where he did an excellent job staying calm and focused around the loud sirens and big fire trucks. He even got to jump into a fire truck—living every little kid’s dream! Russell was...

Fiddle | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Fiddle continued perfecting her skills as a Mobility Dog. She loves to retrieve various items, open and close doors, and press different types of buttons! Fiddle went on a field trip to the Vancouver Police Department Mounted Unit in Stanley Park, where...

Nova III | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Nova III is continuing to perfect her skills as a Hearing Dog this month. We are working on her confidently working to sounds without assistance from her handler. She also made a trip to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park this month and did well! She was nervous on the...

Toad | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Toad has been settling into Advanced Training. He enjoys learning new skills and showing off his obedience and loose leash walking. Toad is working on people and other dog distractions, as he can be pretty excited and pull to say hello. Toad has been...

Dahlia | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Dahlia confidently crossed the Capilano Suspension Bridge this month. She enjoyed the interesting smells and had a fun field trip with her university buddies. We are incredibly grateful for the support for Advanced Dog Dahlia. Advanced training location: West Coast...

Triton | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates

Triton continues to tackle anything before him with a lot of expressive joy. He has such a happy energy to be around. Now, it’s all about polishing up his skills now. We are incredibly grateful for the support for Advanced Dog Triton. Advanced training...

Tay | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Tay enjoyed breathtaking views of the beautiful Capilano River from above. Although she felt a bit uneasy about the movement of the Capilano Suspension Bridge, she was determined not to be left behind. She walked across the main suspension bridge, as well as the...

Muffin | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Muffin was the star support dog at an elementary school this month. She is very popular with kids and adores them. We continue working with her through the program and hope we can get this girl on her way. We are incredibly grateful for the support for Advanced Dog...

Juno II | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Juno enjoyed a short period of time with a sitter this month. We played in the backyard and had lots of fun. We did some work too! Photos below… Submitted by: Shaun, PADS Puppy in Training...

Toffee | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This was a good month in Toffeeland. We went to the grocery store a lot and also to Costco. Barb tells me I was a very good girl, even though I did sniff a bit. There are just too many temptations. Good times in Pacific Spirit Park with my BFF Chloe. Off-leash walks...

Baldwin | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Baldwin has been working on his suspicion barking. We have been using a treat and train to help with his barking, although Baldwin thinks it is a delicious puzzle toy and doesn’t understand why we tell him to stop chewing it. Baldwin has been having...

Casper | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi friends! April was a fun and eventful month for me! At the start of the month, I was still going to lectures and spin class with my human. Then classes ended for the term, so our schedule changed. I had to be a good, calm and supportive study buddy as my human...

Waffle | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Waffle has been making great improvements in all his mobility skills. Although he occasionally seems a bit distracted when asked to perform tasks, he always completes them with some encouragement. Recently, we enjoyed field trips to the Capilano Suspension...

Texas II | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Texas II has made significant improvements in his mobility skills and demonstrates great persistence when handling more challenging objects, particularly metal ones. He is now able to pick these objects up with fewer kibbles or high-value treats as...

Zuko | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Zuko had a fabulous visit with his brother Aang for a whole week this month! He was so happy to have his brother stay with him. They had lots of romps, but they also helped each other with more serious training. It was a good time! Zuko attended the PADS booth at the...

Daisy III | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Daisy continues to be a great pup. She loves being near, and there is no escaping from her–always on “alert”. She is learning to ignore distractions with encouragement. She enjoys her twice-weekly promenade walks, followed by settling at McDonald’s –...

Buzz | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

This month, I’ve been working hard on my skills at puppy class and trying to be more patient when it’s not my turn (I just like working so much). My favourite thing I learned this month was a back foot target, everyone was really impressed with how fast I...

Allen | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi, Allen Fans! Thanks for following my exploits! This past month has been busy and fun for me and my humans. I got to go to an off-leash park with a bunch of other PADS pups, and we had a great time. (That’s me on the right with two other playmates, and that’s me in...

Mario | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Mario arrived during the week of March 18th. We took him on a few walks to help him get acquainted with his new surroundings, including a kitten. In April, we focused on basic commands such as “back,” “recall,” and duration exercises. We also...

Picard | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Picard celebrated his first birthday with a first-time hike on Dog Mountain, while there was still lots of snow up there. He had fun with the white stuff and even met some Ravens at the very top while they eyed his birthday cookie and cake. The rest of the month was...