All Pupdates

Russell II | December 2024

Russell II had an unforgettable holiday season! Just before the break, he enjoyed a fun group off-leash hike and went on several amazing field trips. During the holidays, Russell stayed with his sitter, who provided him with plenty of love and exceptional quality...

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Hope II | December 2024

Hope II had a festive and fun-filled holiday season! Before the break, she had a great time on a group off-leash hike and enjoyed an exciting field trip to a high school, where she got to explore and soak in all the new sights and sounds. She also showed her skills...

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Bowden | December 2024

December was full of fun things! I spent time running errands with my raiser as Christmas was coming. We went shopping at the mall, where still nothing phased me. We also spent time at the arenas as there as some big tournaments happening here in Calgary. I did charm...

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Piper IV | December 2024

Piper IV’s holiday season was full of joy and adventures! She kicked off the festivities with a fun group off-leash hike and some exciting field trips to schools. Piper also shined in her training sessions, making wonderful progress. She stayed with her loving...

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Raekin | December 2024

Raekin has taken a short break from school to address a few challenges over the past few months. Her Advanced sitters have been working diligently with her to improve these concerns. She enjoyed a very Merry Christmas. With a training plan in place, we hope that the...

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Duke II | December 2024

It was my first Christmas and I had so much fun with all the family who came to visit and playing with my puppy raisers’ pups, Shea and Oliver! We all went hiking and visited a hotel in the mountains! I went to work with my puppy raiser and did a PADS training...

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Milos | December 2024

Milos had a great time in Calgary over the Christmas and New Year’s. He visited the mall a couple of times and loved driving from Vernon to Calgary. Submitted by: Fred...

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Yarrow | December 2024

Happy Holidays! Yarrow started December off working on his impulse control on a leash. As well as increasing his bravery around different floor textures and small spaces. Then he shifted in to holiday mode, getting to spend lots of time with his wonderful sitters....

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Fiddle | December 2024

This month, Fiddle has been hard at work in her training to become a service dog. It’s wonderful to see her having fun while learning all the skills that will help her make a difference for others. Fiddle continues to work on distractions such as other dogs and...

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Tracker | December 2024

Happy Holidays! Tracker started December by focusing on his house manners and working on his tolerance for alone time in the kennel. Then he shifted in to holiday mode, getting to spend lots of time with his wonderful sitters. Tracker enjoyed his down time filled with...

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Toast | December 2024

This month, Toast continued his advanced training as an Accredited Facility Dog. He is mastering his “visit” and “go see” commands and extending each duration. In January, Toast will participate in field trips to determine the best placement...

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Kasota | December 2024

Happy Holidays! Kasota has been spending some time with a wonderful, experienced sitter and getting some on-the-job AFD training to prepare her for her upcoming match! She has had a well-deserved holiday and some downtime after working so hard. Thank you for your...

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Jones | December 2024

In December, Jones continued his training as a PTSD Service Dog. He went on a trip to Ikea and Lougheed Mall to work on his skills and public access. He enjoyed an off-leash hike with his classmates on his last day before the holidays. Jones spent the holidays with...

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Rosa | December 2024

December has been a pretty busy month for me.  I have had several play dates with my PADS puppy friends.  I love to run really fast and enjoy being chased. We also had some company stay for a few days with their dog.  He was much smaller than me and much noisier but...

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Captain | December 2024

Happy Holidays! Captain started December with some work on his PTSD interrupter skills and learning “post.” Then he shifted in to holiday mode, getting to spend lots of time with his wonderful sitters. Captain enjoyed his downtime filled with extra...

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Giorgio | December 2024

Good morning, world!! Happy New Year So, December was full of lights and colour. Mom even brought the outdoors in when she installed a tree in our living room. It looked like a tree but didn’t smell like one. It made our living room smaller, but I managed not to knock...

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Link II | December 2024

Link II has completed his pre-placement testing, and we anxiously await to hear his results! We spent the remainder of the month going on field trips and practicing fun, job-specific tasks. We have introduced a “Cuddle” and “Hug” cue to make people feel extra special...

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Brinks | December 2024

This month, Brinks has had a lot of field trips around the city to practice and proof all his commands in the busiest season! He is a total rock star and was great around tough distractions. We are working hard on perfecting his skills in the power chair and working...

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Bingo | December 2024

It’s officially snow season in Calgary… so Bingo has been waiting patiently to hit the local parks with her advanced training friends. While we wait for better weather to arrive, we have been working hard on some foundational skills of hearing work! Bingo...

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Bagel | December 2024

Bagel is settling in great to the routine of advanced training. We are figuring out that she is super sweet and soft and LOVES absolutely anyone who wants to pet her and hang out. If you are looking for Bagel, I can guarantee you she is hanging out by someone’s...

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Mickey II | December 2024

Happy New Year, friends! My first December was fantastic! I experienced all the magic the holiday season has to offer. One highlight was seeing all the holiday décor! I visited a house with tons of lights and moving characters, including a life-sized Grinch, Santa,...

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Rufous | December 2024

We are excited to welcome Rufous to our Advanced Training crew! Rufous is a spunky and excited guy who loves to learn new things and has a great work ethic. His raisers have done an amazing job with Rufous, and they should be very proud of him as he is a true credit...

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Nevada | December 2024

This month, Nevada spent a week on-site focusing on improving his mobility skills. For the remainder of the month, he enjoyed a holiday break with his sitters, where he continued to work on his skills and had a great time. In the new year, Nevada will be transitioning...

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