All Pupdates

Mushu | February 2025

What an exciting month! First, we had so much snow it was almost deeper than me, and since I’m seven months now and getting pretty tall, that’s a lot of snow! I discovered I love the snow and couldn’t get enough playing and hiking in it! But I’m happy it’s melting,...

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Sokka | February 2025

Sokka continues to grow and learn, and at the end of February, he was neutered and is recovering nicely. He is on forced rest and leash walks because you would not know he just had surgery. The vet at MacLeod Animal Hospital commented on how well-behaved he was. We...

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Meadow II | February 2025

Hi! Well, it’s been quite a month. I’ve been doing so many fun new things besides all the things I’ve been learning. I went to my first in-person puppy class and saw my sisters, Libby & Honey. We weren’t allowed to say hi or play though,...

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Patty | February 2025

The month started with a lot of excitement – first snow zoomies, field trip to Metrotown and joining the puppy puddle at the Invictus games. The rest of the month was mostly relaxing and recharging with a cape break, with some slow sniffy trail walks and a bit...

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Encore | February 2025

Happy Birthday to me! And my “Exclamation” siblings!! This month had exciting things that helped me celebrate turning one. ~it snowed! I got to trek around on the sidewalks and run around on the trails in the lovely white stuff.~Valentine’s Day! I...

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Glisten | February 2024

This was an exciting month for Glisten, as she attended the Invictus Games as one of our many Canine Psychosocial Teams. Glisten spent her days in Vancouver and Whistler, attending and supporting many people who were involved in the Invictus games. Glisten did very...

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Baldwin | February 2025

Welcome to Advanced Training, Baldwin! This month, Baldwin took a big step in his training and moved to Advanced Training! Baldwin settled in very nicely into the kennels and showed off his fantastic settling skills in the kennel and the training centre. He was kennel...

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Calvin | February 2025

Calvin is still recovering from his neuter, but had a fantastic month! He finally got to meet up with his brother, Dolce and had a wonderful time playing together. Calvin also took part in Campus Canine club events and enjoyed playing with his friends. Submitted by:...

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Lumina | February 2025

This has been an amazing month for me. We got snow this month, and I got to go out and have fun in it. I love snow, and playing in it is so much fun. Also, this month, we had the Invictus Games come to Vancouver, and I got to be a part of it. What an honour that was....

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Tay | February 2025

Tay is helping with producing some training videos this month. She is showing of her movement with the wheelchair and how straight and out of the way she can be. Tay is also working on retrieve, pushing doors and cupboards closed with her nose. We are incredibly...

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Piper IV | February 2025

Our super lovely Piper IV has been shining! Her calm nature and dedication to her handler make her a joy to be around, and she’s always happy to bring smiles to those she meets. She was an absolute rock star during the Invictus Games, stealing hearts at the Puppy...

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Russell | February 2025

Russell II was such a good boy on his recent field trip! He’s always eager to work, and while we’re focusing on refining his impulse control, we can’t blame him—he’s just excited to learn! Once he masters a skill, he loves to show it off! Great job, Russell—keep up...

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Finch | February 2025

Finch had an exciting adventure visiting the North Van RCMP and Vancouver Police Department… and she did fantastic! This sweet girl made a great impression, bringing smiles to everyone she met. Her kind heart and gentle presence make her a wonderful supporter...

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Hope II | February 2025

Hope II continues to impress us with her incredible work ethic and dedication! She’s a natural at what she does, and we might just have some exciting opportunities ahead where she can truly thrive. Big things could be on the horizon for this talented girl—we can’t...

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Thunder | February 2025

Thunder is rocking his time in the Advanced Training program! His retrieving skills are coming along beautifully, and his calm nature (with just the right amount of goofiness) makes him an absolute pleasure to work with. This good boy is making great strides, and...

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Toast | February 2025

Toast had an exciting month! He attended the Invictus games at the Vancouver Convention Center and participated in the puppy puddle. He was on his best behavior and focused on his handler. He also participated in a field trip to the Vancouver Police Department and...

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Jones | February 2025

Jones has participated in field trips to IKEA, PetSmart, and downtown Vancouver this month. He navigated the Vancouver Convention Center and Canada Place with his handler before the Invictus games. Jones is currently working on some in-home behaviors—alert...

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Nova III | February 2025

Nova III has had a busy month filled with field trips and practicing her sound work skills! She continues to do well in the Hearing Program and enjoys finding all the different sounds she is trained to. Nova has participated in field trips to Lougheed Mall, The Old...

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Fiddle | February 2025

Fiddle participated in the Invictus Games in Vancouver at the Puppy Puddle this month and did very well. Fiddle discovered that she may not have the drive for sound work in the Hearing Program and will be trying out the Mobility Program again. She absolutely loves the...

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Raekin | February 2025

This month, Raekin attended the Invictus Games with her sitters! She worked hard to navigate all of the different distractions. She continues to work on demand barking on campus and in her sitter’s home. She also participated in a field trip to IKEA with our...

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Giorgio | February 2025

Good day world, Giorgio here. The month of February was rather different. I was only at my raiser’s home for about 15 days. Then I went to stay at another raiser’s house. It was so much fun! She has 3 dogs of her own, so I got a lot of extra dog playtime....

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Triton | February 2024

Triton had a blast at the Invictus games and met lots of people and other PADS dogs. He even got to attend the closing ceremonies and hang with all his PADS peeps. Triton continues to enjoy his skill training and has now mastered power door buttons.  We are incredibly...

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Duke II | February 2025

This month, I visited the mountains, restaurants, and work. I even got to spend a couple of weeks with a wonderful puppy sitter who took me to hockey games! I am learning my loose leash walking skills, and to settle when in a busy environment. I do love people and...

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Vaseux | February 2025

Vaseux has had a great month! Her engagement with me around distractions has improved immensely, and she is more comfortable in public settings. We had released Yahtzee to stay with us this month, and Vaseux worked on settling around another dog. For training, we are...

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