All Pupdates
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Calvin got neutered this month, so he slowed down and spent more time resting. Even though he missed his usual daily walks, he stayed happy and focused by learning new skills through indoor training. It was a great chance for him to grow in a different way, and he... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Here’s a picture of me doing a “go-in.” They get me to do this all the time. I don’t really know why. But I don’t mind too much because I’d just be lying around on the floor anyway. And they give me treats, which is good. For some reason, they keep looking at the... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Wowza is 80 pounds and still full of puppy energy. He continues to learn more and more at the in-person training sessions. He is doing better with the gentle leader leash setup, which is somewhat new to him. He certainly can focus a lot better when he has that leash... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Windsor met his puppy raiser and his new roommate, PADS Mario. He started elementary school and had his first snow day and first taste of snow! He is navigating so many new experiences and changes really well. Submitted by: Caitlin... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Jones celebrated his birthday! He is excelling with his PTSD skill work. He is currently working on scent distractions, as he can sometimes pull hard to check out fun smells. He is also making lots of progress with nail trims. Jones continues to enjoy... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
January has been great. I have been back at PADS classes and love being back in school with my friends and siblings. The weather here in Calgary has been great so I have been getting lots of outdoor walks in. This month I have been working on my heels and sides and... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s a New Year, and I’m not sure what that means, but I know I’m getting bigger and growing really fast. Sometimes, I trip over my legs, it’s like they have a mind of their own. My hooman has nicknamed me “Tiny Tank”. I spent... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Raekin has participated in big field trips to Metro Vancouver Transit Police and BCCDC. She adores interacting with people and does it well! Raekin is currently working on managing distractions, such as scents and small animals. She is focusing on her AFD... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Fiddle changed her major to Hearing Dog. Although she excelled at Service, she had some difficulties with scent distractions. She is a fast learner and has been enjoying developing her sound work skills. She has made significant improvements with loose... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Nova III continues her studies as a Hearing Dog! She loves learning sound work and is working hard to perfect her Alert. She also celebrated her birthday this month! She is currently working on vocalizations, specifically whining, that have been observed... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Toast continued to excel at his AFD skills! He enjoys working with people of all ages and always brings a smile to their faces. He already has a fan base as many adore his name! Toast recently travelled to a local elementary school to work with children of... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January was fun for me. I visited some new places for the first time and had other experiences for the first time, too. First time to a beach near UBC, (oh, I enjoyed the long stairs and outran my raiser dad and mom for sure, except that I needed to practise walking... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, I got to stay with a new family, and they told me that I get to stay with them for a while and they will puppy-sit me. They have taken me shopping at places like Walmart, T&T, and Costco, and they said I am a very good shopper. They are very... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Thunder joined the Advanced Training Program in January as part of Catherine’s string, and we couldn’t be happier! Thunder has settled in wonderfully and is shining at school, embracing new challenges with determination and a charming attitude! Thunder is... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Alma has had another fun and busy month! She is enjoying her time with a new sitter. Alma has travelled between Greater Vancouver, the Okanagan, and the Cariboo! She is really enjoying playing in the snow! Thank you for all your support of Advanced Dog Alma! Advanced... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Rufous is settling great into the Advanced Training routine. We are figuring out what he is like and what he may want to do as a forever job. He is super spunky and loves to train. If you are looking for Rufous, I can guarantee you he is hanging out on the bed,... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Bingo is learning lots of new skills. He loves learning his “front” cue because it means he gets to lean on his handler and get a good butt scritch. He has also enjoyed playing with his other dog friends at university to avoid the cold. Skills Being... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Brinks is working hard on perfecting his skills in the power chair and sequencing cues together. We also worked hard on sequencing parts of his pre-placement testing to prepare him for February. Skills Being Learned: Button, Movement skills in chair,... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Bagel is learning lots of new skills. She loves learning her “go see” cue because it means she gets to lean on people and get a good butt scritch. She also enjoyed playing with her other dog friends at university to avoid the cold. Skills Being Learned:... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Link has passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go, Link! We look forward to seeing Link begin his forever job as an amazing Accredited Facility Dog! His trainer, Evelyn, and the PADS advanced... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sparrow is still on a medical hold, so she is still in cape attending classes and field trips. She got to go to an art show this month, to the aquarium with her classmates, and more live music and pubs. She is a happy, cuddly pup who just really wants to play and... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
January was a big month for me as I turned 1 year old. I was very excited and I got to eat adult food. I was very tired of eating the special puppy food that I was on because the regular food upset my stomach. My new food is delicious and the pieces are so big. I love... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
With most of the foundations down, Petra spent this month learning some new things! We have introduced her to both a manual and a power wheelchair. She is also learning how to retrieve items to the footplate! We have also been working on her tugging open doors and... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi everyone, Smaug is officially 6 months old, and what an incredible month it’s been! His training is progressing so well, and every week I see him growing—not just in his skills but also in size. At this rate, he may actually need a dragon lair! He had a few growing... 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
