All Pupdates

Minnie II | November 2024

Minnie’s November started with a playdate with brother Mickey and ended with a playdate with sister Gadget, sandwiched in between these two happy events were: a hockey game, a couple of in-person PADS classes, paying a visit to Mr.P the great mentor, shopping at...

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Glisten | November 2024

Congratulations to Glisten for passing her pre-placement testing! We will now look for a match for her in the AFD stream! Glisten spent some time off site where she has been hitting the trails and having a fun time. She spent some time on-site, working on all of her...

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Bingo | November 2024

Bingo is settling in great to the routine of advanced training. We are figuring out that he is super aware of his environment and loves to work for his kibble, so we are exploring what career will suit his traits best. Bingo loves to cuddle and play with his dog...

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Bowden | November 2024

November was another busy month for me! Apparently, this Christmas thing is coming again which means there is a tree in our house and we spend time shopping. I’m pretty good with the tree, except there were a couple of soft ornaments I thought were meant for me,...

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Sprinter | November 2024

This month, Sprinter spent most of her time on-site, where she brushed up on some of her PTSD positions and interrupters. Sprinter loves to keep moving, so we worked on her durations for her “front” and “post,” which is hard for a girl that...

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Tope | November 2024

This month, Tope went on many fun field trips, including Ikea, Vancouver Aquarium, Scotia Barn Rink, Petsmart, and Lougheed Mall. Tope is doing a good job practicing her “front” and “post” on field trips but now we need to add durations to the...

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Link II | November 2024

Link II had an awesome month polishing up his AFD skills prepping to film his Pre-Placement Test. He got to go to A Stampede Queens Alumni event with his sitter where he got to practice all his awesome skills. Link was so great when interacting with the kids. His calm...

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Texas II | November 2024

This month, Texas II spent some time on site, where he continued to work on his mobility skills. He really loves to tug, so we are working on a strong tug and hold. Texas went on field trips, including Vancouver Aquarium, Lougheed Mall, and Home Depot. Texas is such a...

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Calvin | November 2024

Calvin celebrated his 1st birthday this November with his Campus Canine friends on a fun trail walk. He had an amazing time receiving toys and lots of love from everyone. He’s excited to keep learning and growing as a service puppy in training! Submitted by: Stephanie...

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Nevada | November 2024

This month, Nevada spent most of his time off-site, staying with his sitters. He had opportunities to unwind, enjoy playtime, and go on fun field trips! When Nevada was on-site, we focused on practicing positions next to and behind his power chair. He really enjoys...

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Toast | November 2024

This month Toast has made several trips to local schools to evaluate his comfort around students. As a Facility dog, he loves working on his deployment skills like “Go See” and “Visit.” He is always polite and good-natured when working with...

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Waffle | November 2024

This month, Waffle spent most of his time off-site, where he stayed with his sitters and got lots of time to rest, play, and go on field trips. While Waffle was on-site, we focused on positions beside and behind the power chair. Waffle really enjoys going on chair...

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Taj | November 2024

November has been a very fun and busy month! I got to attend my first Vancouver Whitecaps game! There was a PADS booth, where I got to meet so many nice people and then watched the second half of the game. I got to meet PADS Silky and PADS Abra for the first time, and...

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Patty | November 2024

Patty’s new experiences continued this month, including her first restaurant outing, lots of Christmas markets (where she was very popular), and even a delicious, smelling butcher shop. She also had her first bus ride, it was a bit bumpy, but she wasn’t...

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Huckle | November 2024

Goodness me – the very first day of the month, I was in the vet for a big operation! Then I had to wear silly pyjamas for days on end so as I wouldn’t get at my stitches… well, I showed those humans my initiative in working around that! There was too much...

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Chickpea | November 2024

Eight-week-old Chickpea arrived from Australia in mid-November. We spent the rest of the month settling her into her new environment, playing with PADS Luigi, doing vet visits, and such. She’s a delightful little nugget, who loves to learn, play, and be loved...

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Korra | November 2024

I spent the month of November with a sitter in North Vancouver. It was lovely and relaxing. We went on lots of walks in the fall sunshine! I loved all the smells and the big piles of leaves. I’m working hard on my cues, and I’m really good at food puzzles!...

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Petra | November 2024

This month Petra was so excited to get back into the swing of training after having some time off healing from her spay surgery. We are working on polishing up her obedience skills and foundations since advanced training is just around the corner for her! Since we...

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Zoe | November 2024

Well- November was nice. Did lots of outings. Went to a restaurant, and I sat under the table really nicely, and then Perry was talking to me about something, and I pretended I didn’t understand him, and he got mad b/c he goes, “I just can’t get through to her!!?? Is...

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Spyro | November 2024

We have only had Spyro for 2 weeks, yet we have completely fallen in love with this adorable four-month-old pup. Who couldn’t? Spyro is a cuddler. When he wakes up from a nap, he happily wags a tail and searches for someone to give him a cuddle. Such a serious napper....

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Morena | December 2024

We are delighted to introduce you to the Dogtopia Foundation of Canada Litter.  Join us in welcoming the girls: Daisy III Honey IV Juno II Kiara II Libby II Meadow II And their brother: Windsor Thank you, Dogtopia Foundation Canada, for your support and naming of...

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Bazinga | November 2024

Just before November started, I got to visit some PADS friends at an Ambulance Station.  Neat place!  Lots of smelly corners in the Ambulances… I don’t get why there were all the flashing lights and noisy sirens.  Truth be told, they’re kinda boring....

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Rita | November 2024

This is my 1st month with my new family since I left my mommy and brothers and sisters. My family said they could tell I miss them since I like to have my new family with me beside the kennel when I go to sleep, or when I am in the X-pen, I like them to sit in there...

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Dior | November 2024

It is humbly and with many apologies that this raiser is submitting Dior’s November pupdate so far along in December. I won’t bore you with the reasons why… Dior’s first half of November was experiencing her 3rd sitting experience in her 11...

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