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Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
January has been a little quieter, but I have still been busy with lots of training and outings. I am really enjoying my weekly school visits and getting pretty comfortable there. We even had a fire drill this month. There was lots of LOUD noise and movement, but they... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy New Year! This month has been as busy as ever going back to school with mama, and I’m growing into a good boy! My GDBart is coming up next month, how exciting! Submitted by: Ariel... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Arthur had a great month of learning, improving and having fun. He went on a road trip to Salmon Arm too, to see family and hang out with my brother’s dog Arthur. He went swimming with 5 other PADS pups. Submitted by:... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
This January pupdate includes a glance at December, which was routine for Rimbey, but extremely hectic for her humans. Rimbey settled quickly into her routine after our long trip to Japan. A typical day includes watching her humans play tennis, a diner breakfast,... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Kiara left her litter on January 24th and has begun her journey as a Puppy in Training. She has been working on getting settled, learning the house rules, and starting her training. She’s been doing great on her own, as well as when she spends time with PADS... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January was a busy month for first-time mom Morena. She took care of her pups until they went to their raisers at the end of the month. She enjoyed spending time with the pups and teaching them her favourite game of tug. She took full advantage of the times she was... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sweet Elora has had an exciting month. She took four ferry rides and did very well. She even stayed in the quiet section! She stayed in her first hotel and took a class field trip to the aquarium. She has learned “down” and is currently learning “roll”. Submitted... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January – What a juxtaposition with a busy December! I was spayed at the beginning of the month so my raiser decided that we would have a staycation and spend 2 weeks just hanging out together in the house. I was a rock star and could see that she had a little... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
‘Tis the season to learn! Haynes spent the final days of 2024 working on mealtime manners, which completely paid off as houseguests were impressed by his impeccable etiquette. His foster pawrents even taught him to ignore his food and walk up to them instead!... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Marsh’s Marvellous month of January Happy New Year everyone. We all stayed up until after midnight on New Year’s Eve, and the kids had an outdoor fire pit lit in the garden. It was very dark, so I wore my lit-up collar, which kept me visible. My boy decided to donate... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, I’m Meadow! I’ve only been with my new raisers for a week so not too much to report. They say I’m a sweetheart, I love my kennel, I’m good at toileting and pretty chill in the house. I’ve met all of my human family, and they all think... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We’ve had a pretty quiet month after a busy Christmas. We run errands 3-4 times a week, and Tzar usually has excellent, in-cape behaviour at the stores. We’ve been working on off-leash recall lately, and he does quite well unless there are other dogs... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello! My name is Mabel and I am a female Labrador Retriever. I am training to one day become a Pacific Assistance Dog. This is my first ever Pupdate, so allow me to fill you in on my January adventures. I flew to Calgary from BC on December 22nd and have been living... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, Everyone! Guess what! I’m sticking to my New Year’s Resolution! Remember, I pledged to keep working on my Host/Guest skills. Well, I had some BIG chances in January! First, I played Host when a Special Family Member came up from California. He and PADS... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It is a whole new year for Furrow, who is 10 months old now. It has been a chilly month with lots of frost on the ground, but it has not bothered Furrow. Furrow loves getting out to investigate in these early mornings when the ground is still frozen and covered in... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Happy New Year! My raiser’s proudest moment this month was when a piece of Ukrainian sausage fell off the counter (that’s a story unto itself!) and hit me on the head (!!!). It then hit the floor right in front of me… and you know what I did?! I looked down at... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Casey is growing and changing from a mischievous pup, to being more predictable and stable. Although, he does still occasionally revert to taking off with bits of my laundry so there is still room for improvement. When he does revert to pup behaviour he is really... Read more
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a month! I met my new raiser this month and got used to my new life. I’m a university student now! I go to lectures and meetings, and l am learning to settle and be a good girl. My professors have never been so happy to have a student sleep in class! I also got... Read more
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We are pleased to announce that Serene Scarlet has chosen her job! Join us in congratulating the members of her village who helped her on her journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog. Breeder Caretakers: Ruth & Ron Wiens Puppy-Raisers: Sarah & Graham... Read more
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are so excited to welcome Petra into advanced training! Petra is a sweet, gentle and thoughtful girl who has some great skills on her. We are focusing on reviewing a lot of content from puppy raising and polishing up on her obedience, but we have also started... Read more
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from PADS Bromley! Bromley celebrated his first Christmas in style and loves his new bone and toy. He was happy to spend the holiday entertaining friends and family and showing off his amazing personality. Bromley is a smart little... Read more
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Shah has a fantastic December filled with plenty of training, relaxing and playing with his new best friend PADS Bromley. When not playing, Shah and Bromley can often be found curled up next to each other or playing with a toy. It... Read more
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Morley spent December relaxing, training and providing endless entertainment for PADS Shah and Bromley. Training-wise, Morley has been working on backing up through a door in preparation to learn how to tug open and close doors.... Read more
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We had a busy month this December. We had to go to the grocery store several times and to the mall. I like the mall as there is a fun place to Jump on! I also got to go to the White Spot but had to sit under the table. I was very good though. I like to bring my... Read more
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