All Pupdates

Skaha III | February 2025

Hey hoomans, it’s me, Skaha, your favourite Labrador Retriever and Pacific Assistance Dog in training, checking in with my monthly update. I turned 5 months old in February, which means I’m basically a seasoned pro at this whole “growing up” thing. Big news, my puppy...

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Taber | February 2025

Taber had an awesome month of February! He continues to be the source of anxiety relief for the patrons of Goodlife Fitness in Cochrane, as he goes there at least 4 days a week with Jay! He is constantly visited by those there to workout, and they miss him when he is...

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Tesla | February 2025

This has been a big month for me, I had my first birthday, and I moved to a new raiser so that my first raiser could start a new baby puppy.I have impressed Teri by showing her my impeccable manners in public, I patiently sat through her appointment at the hair salon...

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Myra | February 2025

Myra had her first experience in snow, like all puppies, she was very excited by it. She loved running in it! Myra also spent a small amount of time at the Invictus Games swimming event, and going to the main village at the Vancouver Convention Center when it was very...

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Sylvan II | February 2025

Sylvan went to Disneyland in January and again in February.    Amazing compliments from every person who came in contact with her.    She is gaining confidence and is becoming a very solid pup for being so young. Submitted by: Rob...

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Lyriq | February 2025

February was a month of getting back into the swing of things! I returned to puppy classes after my heat cycle, and have been working hard on my skills again. The biggest highlight? I got to play in the snow for the first time! I had so much fun zooming around and...

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Furrow | February 2025

Furrow turned 11 months on February 10th. He has had an exciting month. He had his first puppy swap in which he stayed with another raiser for 2 weeks to experience being away from me and to experience being in a new environment. It was fortunate, that where he...

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Elora | February 2025

Elora has had an eventful month.  She went to the veterinarian and is now good at getting eye ointment.  She accompanied her raiser to the doctor’s office twice.  She also spent a day at Douglas College.  She enjoys doing “perch” and...

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Puzzle | February 2025

T’was a month to celebrate superheroes and music! PADS puppies and people were invited to watch the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra perform the score to the original Superman movie. The VSO were so excited to have the puppies in attendance that they rolled out the red...

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Roku | February 2025

February has brought new experiences in the environment and maturity for Roku. As always, we are proud of this big boy and are so impressed with his knowledge and work ethic. He is personable, loves to have fun, and also loves to achieve success in his work. This...

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Falkor | February 2025

Hi, Everyone! Well, my February Headline just HAS to be: INVICTUS GAMES 2025! PADS stepped onto the World Stage in a big way, and I got to play my small part. It was MAGNIFICENT!! So, I did two shifts in the Eukanuba Puppy Lounge at the Pan Pacific Hotel. PADS Puzzle,...

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Mabel II | February 2025

Hello again Friends! Mabel here! I have had so many new, fabulous adventures this February! I’ve gotten the opportunity to travel to a whole bunch of smaller restaurants and cafes to practice my settling inside public spaces! I’m getting really good at it...

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Orion II | February 2025

We’re over the moon to share that the outstanding Orion II has chosen his job as an Accredited Facility Dog! Join us in congratulating the members of his village that helped him on his journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog. Breeder Caretakers:...

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Birdie II | January 2025

I went on a lot of adventures with my puppy sitter in January! I took the sea bus, went to an office where everyone loved on me and told me what a good girl I am, and went on a bunch of walks. Submitted by: Bahar, PADS Puppy in Training...

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Bumble | January 2025

Bumble is starting to show the teenage side of him! But he is still the same sweet, loyal puppy. At the beginning of January, Bumble went for a nice shower at a self-serve dog wash in a pet store! We’re not sure if he 100% enjoyed it though… he tolerated it well! This...

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Hunter II | January 2025

The first month of 2025 was so much fun. After visiting new family and staying home for a lot of December, I got to go back to work with both my raisers. I have been going to work with Lindsay since I was tiny, but this is the first time I get to go with Adrienne. I...

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Myra | January 2025

Myra continues to be a little keener with training – so much so that she went for two fun outings with her puppy class trainer. Looks like someone is hoping for extra credit! These types of opportunities are so great for getting our puppy out and about with...

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Bee | January 2025

In December, I got to stay in the Olympic Village while my mom and dad were away! There were so many “first times” for me: I had my first heat, I saw snow for the very first time in Whistler, and even had some epic snow zoomies. It was amazing to feel the...

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Blazer II | January 2025

January was very pleasant weather-wise for the most part. Blazer joined us for many walks around our neighbourhood and accompanied us to the library, grocery store, Canadian Tire and a drive out to Carstairs. Blazer looks forward to his weekly puppy classes, where he...

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Risq | January 2025

Risq continues to approach life with vim and vigour. Learning new skills very, very quickly and knocking down any obstacles in her way. While at the office in downtown Calgary, she got used to lots of traffic, the C-Train and lots of people. She spent some time with a...

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Zuko | January 2025

This was Zuko’s birthday month! He celebrated with his brother, PADS Aang and his special friend, PADS Tobias. They had a nice walk together, followed by some time to romp in the enclosed dog park. Afterwards, we all enjoyed some time at the coffee shop, where...

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