Pupdates Archive - Page 58 of 205

Bosc | April 2025

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

PADS Bosc joined Advanced Trainer Emma’s string this month. It is an exciting new stage of Bosc’s journey! Bosc is a welcome addition to Emma’s string. He is now living and working on a quiet property in Chilliwack and spending weekends getting some one-on-one down...

Yarrow | April 2025

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

Yarrow has been enjoying some downtime in April. He is taking a short break from field trips and training in new locations to allow his brain to decompress and focus on building his self confidence and resilience. Yarrow loves spending lots of time relaxing in the...

Captain | April 2025

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

Captain had a lovely time balancing work and play in April! He is progressing well with his PTSD skills. Captain came along on an AFD-type field trip and reiterated why he is better suited in his role as a PTSD Service Dog. It’s helpful sometimes to ask these...

Nevada | April 2025

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

Nevada made some changes to his future career this month! He has been struggling with the skill of retrieving since entering Advanced Training. This is a very important skill that requires a great deal of confidence and persistence to achieve good mobility in a dog....

Windsor | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

April was a very busy and fun-filled month for Windsor. He really enjoyed having human visitors stay at the house! He went on lots of outings and hikes. He was a perfect prince at the Harrison and Abbotsford Tulip Festivals, and he showed a lot of courage at the...

Taber | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

This was our last month with Taber! He is now moving on to Advanced Training in Calgary on May 7th!! We are very excited to see Taber’s growth and success in Advanced Training. We also had an addition to our home, little Coola, who is from the Legion Litter and...

Digger | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Hi Everybody, I’m a pretty grown-up boy now, I am 13 months old and enjoying the bootiful Okanagan sun in my yard, my bed… everywhere. We didn’t go golfing yet, as I really liked that last year, but my peeps wonder how I am going to fit on the cart...

Billie II | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

April showers, or snow in Calgary, bring May flowers! The weather isn’t an issue for Billie, she’s ready for any adventure and any weather. As long as you’re ready to go and have treats in hand, Billie will follow! Billie has been working hard on...

Maeve | April 2025

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

Maeve turned two years old on the 28th and had a very wet but very fun trail walk to celebrate! Even though she’s growing up, she still has the enthusiasm and wiggliness of a puppy every day. She made a lot of progress on her positioning this month and is...

DK | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates

It is a very exciting time for DK because, on May 8 he will be entering Advanced training at the Burnaby Campus. We are very proud of DK and his eagerness to learn. He is a smart dog, and we wish him every success. We have so enjoyed training him, and he will make...

Valentino | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Valentino and I have been exploring our new neighbourhood more and more. Having got used to passing deer, we are now seeing and hearing ducks and frogs on the pond across from our house. He sits and quietly observes, checking in for positive reinforcement. We...

Zoe | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Well…April was good. Went on lots of walks and outings- met a new friend, Roxy, a 4-year-old white Lab whose person Edie-May had helped raise and train PADS dogs back in the day – at the beginning of PADS becoming PADS. Also spent lots of time on the trails with...

Kiara II | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Kiara had another fun month exploring new things, learning her manners, and growing so fast! She has a few firsts this month: she had a quick meet-up with sister Meadow, went down a slide, and walked in the river. She likes to try new things, and I am sure she looks...

Tope | April 2025

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

This was an exciting month for Tope as she completed and passed her preplacement test and found herself a match. While she waits to start Team Training, she will continue focusing on her PTSD skills and dog distraction. Recent field trips included VPD Mounted Unit,...

Haynes | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Haynes has been enjoying time with a lovely sitter. Thank you for following along. Photos below… Submitted by: Shaun, PADS Puppy in Training...

Vaseux | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Vaseux is doing well and had a busy month. She had a good Easter, went for a road trip to Penticton, and started attending the plasma donation clinic with her handler. We’re working on heel and stand cues. She loves to play a good game of tug. Submitted by: Alanna...

Rosa | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

We are thrilled to introduce Rosa to our Calgary Advanced Training Crew! Rosa is a sweet little gal who is a slower processor. She likes to take her time with new things and loves training! Her raisers have done an amazing job with Rosa, and they should be very proud...

Morena | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Morena has had a fun month going out everywhere and basking in the sun. She loves having puppy-in-training Kiara II around to show the ropes to. Submitted by: Laresa &...

Chickpea | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

April has been a month of celebrations. Chickpea has learned many new skills, made new friends, and has had many new adventures this month. Early in April, we went and visited our sponsor at Peak Pies in Burnaby and took home some of their delicious pies. We...

Bumble | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Bumble had fun at the beginning of spring this month. He suddenly got so much better and calmer! He’s now transitioning from being a teenager to an adult. In-person puppy class is a lot easier now, and we don’t have to be behind a table because of his...

Petra | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates

We are thrilled to introduce Petra to our Calgary Advanced Training Crew! Petra is here to complete her Advanced Training and is settling in very well! She loves that she gets to run, play and snuggle with all her other schoolmates. She is picking up skills quickly...

Pandora | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi there! This month, I had lots of adventures with my raiser — we went to restaurants, malls, dance classes, and even climbing! I’m continuing to learn important skills like ignoring distractions from other dogs, walking nicely on a loose leash, and settling...

Raava | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Raava enjoyed lots of walks and outings this month. She made the most of the sunshine and explored Aldergrove Park and Campbell Valley Park. Outings to the doctor and a number of restaurants have been successful, and she’s able to settle nicely and even fall asleep....

Golly | April 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

April has been a good month; the sun is beginning to shine a bit more now! I had lots of fun with my small Spark friends as the spring cookie season has started! We got to have trips out to the park and see the cherry blossoms. I did so good with ignoring the other...