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Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ellis loves to be off-leash through the forest and likes the freedom to discover when appropriate. Ellis continues to learn new things and quickly catches on to new tasks. Submitted by:... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Finian loves going to work and really loves to nap on his bed in the office. He had some fun beach time and is patently waiting to have fun in the snow! Submitted by: Nicole... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bromley arrived from BC at the end of November and is already showing his amazing personality! He is a confident and affectionate guy who loves food and realizes that working for food is pretty great. He has become best friends with Shah and despite being a fraction... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Shah had a great month providing entertainment to different PADS dogs that came and went. The highlight of the month was when PADS Bromley arrived from BC. Shah has taken on the role of big brother and is more than happy to play all day if allowed. Despite his large... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Morley continues to be the best boy! He patiently welcomed a couple of different PADS dogs into the house, including PADS Sesame and PADS Bromley, who came with some sharp puppy teeth. Morley is content to let Shah handle the puppy while he waits for... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
A big step forward for Yarrow this month! He has been turned in to “Puppy University” and joined Advanced Trainer Emma’s string. Yarrow has been settling into his new environment. He’s learning about farm animals and getting lots of... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
My people have been extra busy this month. They are planning a big trip to Japan soon. I will be staying with Sam and her pack. I love my morning training sessions. Most of the skills are easy. Changing positions without moving my front feet, as well as backing onto a... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Tracker has been working hard to generalize good house manners in new locations this month. He’s attended a variety of field trips to work on auto check ins with his handler in distracting environment. Tracker has enjoyed a great deal of hiking and adventure... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi Everypawdy! This month was paw-some because I got to spend so much time with my furiend, Comox! He’s the best mentor a pup could ask for—always showing me how to be calm and settle on my bed. I get so wiggly and excited every time I see him, but he’s always so... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Vaseux is settling in well to the Okanagan. She is a sweet and spunky girl who is fun to have around. Her toilet training and kenneling are going really well. Her whelping home did an amazing job! We are working on name game, it’s your choice, and doing a bit of loose... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I made it to seven months this November, and to the pleasant surprise of my human, she only joked about dropping me off at the sitters, once. You see, I came to human, as a spicy little monster, and I learned quickly that I needed to tone it down, and get it together.... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Tzar has gone on lots of errands this month, and generally is very focused on his trainer when he’s in cape, even when the stores are crowded. He enjoys his adventure walks in harness and off leash and is doing well with all of his training cues. Tzar was a... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello Pupsters! This has been a very busy start to November! 3 weeks ago, I met my new raisers who came all the way from Calgary, Alberta to pick me up in Burnaby and whisked me away to a much colder city. But the sun shines a lot more here and I don’t think I mind... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Picard was fashionable with his poppy bandanna and sported it and a sombre expression during the Remembrance Day ceremonies. He was a little curious about those bagpipe sounds, though. Went out to a lot of shopping malls, and he always was a star attraction because of... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Captain has been working hard on his PTSD Service Dog skills. He’s learning to be pushy and persistent with his interrupters! Captain has been taking his skills on the road to practice in a variety of locations to generalize his understanding. Captain still... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Photo below… Submitted by: Megan, PADS Puppy in Training... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Aspen has been busy on lots of outings and loves to go out in the rain and get soaking wet!!! She is just a great companion and loves to go everywhere. The photo of Aspen is in the back of my suv with one of her friends. Submitted by: Sue... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi Friends! I’m FOUR MONTHS OLD now – can you believe it?! This month was packed with so many fun adventures. I had my 4-month assessment and showed off all my skills. I’ve also learned some cool new tricks like “perch” and “paw” (paw is my absolute favourite – I... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November was an exciting month for me. PADS decided not to put me in the breeding program. So here is PADS Advanced dog Jones, comforting me and letting me know all about advanced training, which will be my next stop! He is quite a fan, so I am looking forward to the... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Kasota took a big step toward her future by successfully passing her Pre-Placement Testing! Her next step will be finding the perfect match with an AFD client currently waiting. A huge thank you to all the volunteers and staff who contributed to helping... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Congratulations to Orion II for successfully passing his pre-placement testing! We will now search for a suitable match for him in the AFD stream. This month, Orion has been taking it easy and enjoying some field trips. His recent outings included visits to Home... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Brinks is a huge fan of this warm November weather because this means more outdoor walks and fun at the park! While he is getting plenty of self-care doing the things that he loves, he is also working hard learning his mobility tasks like wheelchair skills, retrieving... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Congratulations to Quiche for successfully passing her pre-placement testing! We will now search for a suitable match for her in the AFD stream. Quiche has spent some time off-site, enjoying the trails and having a great time. She also spent some time on-site,... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Bagel to our Advanced Training crew! Bagel is a sweet and soft girl who loves to be with her people and make new friends wherever she goes. Her raisers have done an amazing job with Bagel, and they should be very proud of her as she is a true... Read more