All Pupdates

Zephyr II | December 2024

Zephyr must be very loved by her raisers, as she cannot wait to share that love with everyone around her. The morning routine is a high-speed tail wag and bum wiggle, followed by a blurry of kisses. She is confident and curious, loves puzzle toys, and you know she is...

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Reece | December 2024

Merry Christmas!! Reece had a busy and adventurous month. Visiting UBC, had a nice walk around Stanley Park on her Birthday. She got a lot of presents on Christmas morning. Here’s to 2025!!! Submitted by:...

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Bentley II | December 2024

Bentley is growing like a weed. We went to the PADS Christmas party at the beginning of December. Bentley got to see Mommy, Nat, and half-sister, Lumina. We later found out that Bentley and Lumina were in the same class. We did a couple of off-leash trails this month....

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Falkor | December 2024

Hi, Everyone! O December, what a month it’s been! A perfect mix of all the people, places & things that make PADS life great – but all lit up and with a bit of extra jingle. Plus presents! My toy box is overflowing! So, if I had to name a theme of the month...

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Furrow | December 2024

Merry Christmas, Everyone. This was Furrow’s first Christmas. He is nine months old and is an absolute joy. I took Furrow to Burnaby Village Museum, which had many magnificent Christmas light displays. I took him after dark so he could fully experience all the...

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Brava | December 2024

Brava visited us for a couple of weeks over Christmas. She is a clever, cuddly pup that likes to work. We enjoyed off leash walks, trips to the hospital to visit a family member and playing with other dogs that were visiting over the holidays. She especially loves...

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Teenie | December 2024

It’s Teenie from Parker’s July 2024 litter here. Over the last month, my nose and I have explored a lot of trails. On the North Shore, I sniffed the ocean air while strolling along Seaview Walk, had a hard time selecting a stick to carry on the Trestle Bridge trail,...

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Elora | December 2024

Elora had a fun December. She celebrated Christmas and Christmas Eve and enjoyed her gifts! She learned to go for trail walks off-leash and showed great recall! She went around some of the Stanley Park seawall and went to the beach for the first time. Submitted by:...

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Rimbey | December 2024

We were in Japan for most of November. Rimbey had the most amazing time with Sam and her pack. Sam brought Rimbey to many new places, including her office and hockey games. Rimbey loved Sam’s entire family and especially bonded with their Irish Wolfhound. Sam...

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Minnie II | December 2024

– walked on off-leash trails; met dogs of different breeds, ages and temperaments- got trained at PADS in-person and zoom classes- had a visitor in the house- experienced walking across a highway- explored a bus hub (and a bus from inside)- visited a shopping...

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Momo II | November 2024

I started out the month with my old raiser as my new raiser was away for a few days – it was really nice to see them again and follow the familiar routine. Then I settled in nicely at my new home, where one of my favourite things is to look out the front window...

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Blazer II | November 2024

Blazer was very excited to be back to weekly in-person puppy classes. He knows where he is the moment we step out of the car, and he can’t wait to get inside and greet all of his friends! Because of this, he’s had quite a few lessons in staying calm. He hasn’t quite...

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Toffee | November 2024

This month, we got to go to a White Caps game at BC Place. Really good fun cuz I got to meet other pups and lots of people. We also went to the magic forest at UBC with Chloe. I managed to stay out of the puddles, and Barb was very happy. Submitted by: Barb and...

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Teenie | November 2024

It’s Teenie from Parker’s July 2024 litter here. What a great month it has been for meeting other dogs. The other morning, long before sunrise, a loud bell rang and rang and rang in my apartment building. I let my raiser carry me down many flights of stairs and...

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Puzzle | November 2024

A normal November, no such thing! The first two weeks were spent in isolation while recovering from kennel cough, but the days got even quieter after PADS Gem II met and moved in with her raisers. That probably helped both to recover faster, as they were...

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Gadget | November 2024

I have been sitting Gadget for a 5 week sit. Her growth over this period has been fun to watch. She’s a focused pup, eager to learn and is definitely all things puppy. We’ve had a lot of fun socializing with her around the neighbourhood, going to cafes and hockey...

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Sokka | November 2024

Sokka continues to grow and learn.   He has learned my routine, is relaxed at the office and is an expert at taking the elevator.  When we go to the community centre he is not phased by small children, and this week, we had a toddler come up to us and pet him while he...

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Bentley II | November 2024

We have had a few firsts this month.  After getting his 16-week shots, we went to a dog park for the first time.  He went to a sitter for a few hours while I wasn’t feeling well, and he met a cat for the first time.  We went to the PADS Christmas party, and he...

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Mushu | November 2024

This month, my raiser took me downtown to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver where I was part of the CKNW Kids Fund day! We were up on the stage with the broadcaster while they talked about all the good things PADS does, and I behaved so well, I lay down quietly the whole...

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Goji | November 2024

This month, I got to see my mama at the PADS volunteer’s holiday party! We also took in baby Everest to get her familiar with my human before they fly to Toronto together, so she can start service dog school there. Submitted by:...

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Orbit | November 2024

Hello! Hello! I turned one this month! It is big news, I know, and I feel more mature and showing my raiser that I really can take on everything that the world has to offer. I am proving that no matter where we go, I can be the best companion, whether it is shopping...

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Myra | November 2024

Lil Miss Myra came bouncing into our lives on November 22 when she headed out from her breeder caretaker home (which also happened to be my house!). We have a fantastic co-raising team that will be able to get Myra kickstarted on her PADS training adventure. But to...

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Sylvan II | November 2024

Sylvan continues to rock her training. Trips to Disneyworld will be followed up with a trip to Disneyworld land shortly. She went through her GD Bart in style. Submitted by:...

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Roku | November 2024

November has been an active month for Roku. He was active in two birthday parties, restaurant visits, a movie theatre, and so many parks. He displays beautiful manners at home and in public. Roku loves people and animals and is eager to meet everyone and every animal...

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