All Pupdates
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, I had some more challenging adventures and longer days that really put my skills to the test! At the beginning of May, I had a busy weekend attending my raiser’s choir concert, then on the next day, going downtown for a couple of hours at the Outdoor... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello PADS Village. My name is Kashtin, and I am sooooo happy to be here. I came all the way to Vancouver from Maryland, USA – it was a long trip, but I’m told I behaved very well. I met a few different people while I was settling in and eventually ended... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Taber comes to the gym with Jay at Goodlife and Dana at Spray Lakes Recreation Center daily – sometimes to 2 gyms or classes a day! He is amazing and so well-behaved. He is calm and quiet and squeezes into the smallest space between treadmills. Everyone looks... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Olé’s escapades in March included the usual training, which he’s thriving in, enjoying his trail walks in the forest, and becoming a connoisseur of cafes and breweries. The highlight of the month was when AFD Benji came to crash at our place for 10 days. Olé was over... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko continued to work on his loose-leash walking skills. He practiced his downs with duration, even with distractions, and he’s doing quite well. It’s a good thing he practiced, as he had a field trip to Starbucks this month where he needed to quietly lay... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ellis has been working on her training plan and preparing for advanced training. Her settling is improving, and she continues to improve her obedience skills. Submitted... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
March was another month of new experiences for Libby, now 4 months and 28 lbs. A short getaway weekend to Sasquatch Mountain was her first fun time in the snow! Libby also settled nicely around horses when attending a show at Thunderbird Stables. She went for her... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Long time no talk, village! The first part of this year has been a bit of an uphill climb, trying to set me up for success. In February, the trainer humans decided that a cape break was necessary to ensure I could control my emotions and big feelings. This meant I... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month, I have had lots of fun playdates with my Okanagan pals. I have also worked on polishing up my skills as I head to Calgary for advanced training. They tell me that I am doing very well and that I am ready to show my stuff and learn new things at puppy... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
March meant new experiences and outings for Billie. The Calgary PADS group had a couple of great classes at IKEA and RONA, and Billie was very excited with all the other dogs around. It took a lot of effort, but eventually, she settled into both experiences and did... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Hey fur-fam, it’s ya girl Skaha here—reporting to you from Kelowna, BC, and officially repping the half-year-old club! That’s right, I turned 6 months old on March 25. March was a pawsitively wild ride. First off, I had my last official visit from the tooth fairy. My... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
March has been exhausting. I have been spending more time at my raiser’s work and working hard on my duration. The weather is getting warmer, so I am also loving my adventure walks! Submitted by: Chris... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Morena had a wonderful month settling into living with PADS Kiara II and getting used to having a little shadow of her own. She loves playing with Kiara and enjoys the more frequent training sessions! She is very good at sharing everything and loves to have a... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I’m officially 1 year old! March marked my first birthday and I celebrated with a birthday cookie and a new toy. I also transitioned to Adult food, which was very exciting as the kibbles were bigger! Spring has arrived in the Okanagan, meaning the snow has been... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cynder has had a great month. She enjoyed a trip to IKEA with her class, went on some great walks with other dogs and had a holiday at a wonderful sitter’s house during spring break. She was lucky enough to experience living with a cat. The cat did not want to play as... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Another month has flown by, and I’m now 9 months old! With spring in full swing, I’m loving the longer days and more sunshine. This month, I’ve discovered a new passion—sports! It all started with my second Whitecaps game. My first one was when I was just a tiny... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
March was so much fun! I’ve been getting quite good at my routine at university. Bus, lecture, nap time, lecture, nap time again, then home! My favourite days this month have been when I’m playing with my Campus Canines best friends. I had such a blast at the beach... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
events attended:a hockey game of her middle human; a family dinner at a restaurant (1.5 hours); a bowling session of her youngest human’s hockey team; a training session of her youngest human participating in a relay around a lake; a cemetery (Terry Fox’s... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Jones continued his cape break this month and stayed home with his advanced sitters. We are working to assess whether some of his behaviors are health—or stress-related. This week, Jones came in to refresh his skills and obedience. We are incredibly thankful... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Nova III went on several field trips and continued to develop her sound work skills. She excels in her sound work and particularly enjoys practicing with the fire alarm. Notably, she participated in a field trip to the Vancouver Police Museum downtown,... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Fiddle had an exciting month filled with field trips and practicing her mobility skills! She loves retrieving various items, pushing buttons, and opening and closing doors. Earlier this month, Fiddle attended an Abbotsford Canucks game with her trainer and classmate,... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, we are thrilled to announce that the kind-hearted Toast has officially become an Accredited Facility Dog! We couldn’t be prouder as he begins this exciting new adventure. We look forward to hearing all about his journey. Congratulations to everyone... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
We drove to Sedona, AZ, in March, and stayed until the first week of April. Rimbey enjoyed the road trip–three days of driving and 2 days in different hotels. On our last day, we drove through Kanab, Utah, where we discovered Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the... Read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Today I would like to tell you about all of the interesting places I have napped in the last month. I had a nap at the theatre. It was a murder mystery and there were gunshots and everything. Snore. I had a nap at the ballet, though I did enjoy watching the Wizard (of... 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
