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Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sparrow is still working on her skills to prepare her for her future life. She got to go away for a few days with her raisers on the ferry to Victoria and stayed in a hotel for 3 nights. She behaved so well that nobody knew she was there. She walked around the... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Tetris continues to be a thoughtful, methodical dog. She loves going to training class and working on her cues with the other dogs, especially perch! This month, she has had some restaurant visits and is still working on the duration of her go-ins. She also visited... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Draco is now 5 months old and 53lbs. Draco has grown to the point where his body now spans over two steps of stairs. It took him a week to figure out how to climb stairs with his new, and lanky, adolescent limbs. Draco is not afraid of the rain anymore, but still... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
November was another busy month filled with different adventures. I got to spend a weekend with one of our fabulous sitters, while mum took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to do some outdoor stuff without me. My sitter took me hiking and to different... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Mario enjoyed some trails this November and a special trip to Harrison Hot Springs, including a museum visit, a walk through a farm yard, and staying in a hotel for the first time! He also had a great time with another amazing puppy raiser during a 2-week puppy swap.... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
First things first… I moved this month! There is a lot of new stuff to get used to – new people, new places, new smells and sounds. I think I have done really well with this big transition. I have enjoyed some great new hiking areas where I showed my new people... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Drax has started going to school. We joined Project Literacy, and Drax goes to school once a week, where he helps us with teaching kids how to read. He loves the kids. He gets mobbed every time he goes in. Kids are really great at asking if they can pet him. Although... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Saphira is a great pup who learns quickly. She is “chill” and easy to take out into the public. Training is just starting, and I look forward to guiding her to her goal as a great assistance dog. Submitted by:... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
November has been awesome! We got something “cool” in Calgary that I have never encountered before – SNOW! It’s been awesome. I love running and diving in this white stuff. Submitted by: The... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Our little dragon is growing up fast! At almost 5 months old, Smaug is a mix of mischief and mastery: Training Triumphs: Smaug now aces “sit,” “stay,” “dress” “down” “stand” and “leave it”. His recall is sharper than his baby teeth,... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been a pretty quiet month, I unfortunately hurt my paw at the beginning of the month, so I was on some strict rest and leash only time when out and about. I got to spend the long weekend with Sitters Barb and Griff in a cabin on Hornby Island, my raiser... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This has been a month of new experiences for me. ~I showed respect for our armed forces by handing out poppies, as well as attending a Remembrance Day ceremony at UBC.~I was part of a puppy swap and lived in Abbotsford for two weeks.~I had to have dental surgery... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Hi Everybody, After a very nice stay at Uncle Paul’s, I am back home, which is great because my people really missed me. They picked me up at puppy class, and that was lots of fun, but it really tired me out, all that learning. You know, how it’s nice to... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Arthur is loving the Christmas preparations for his first Christmas. Loving the crunchy grass in the mornings. He is learning and doing so well! Submitted by:... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Cava was busy getting into the holiday season. She has great house manners, making putting up the Christmas tree really easy. We found a weekend morning when it was not raining to get out for a nature walk. Beyond that, days are filled with being at school... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s been a very good month for me. Between going to my puppy classes and doing some outings, I have been keeping busy. I went to Douglas College a few times this month to help the students learn how to be good dog doctors. I think they’re called vets. There is still... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November was fun. I got spoiled. A new bed, toys and this fence thing that’s in the house. It keeps me from sitting where the hoomans sit, and I don’t like it, but my bed and toys are in it, so I guess it’s ok. I went and visited the vet and got... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Busy times at home with Betty and her 7 puppies! She continued to do such a great job teaching and caring for her littles. We got lots of time to play inside the house and outside in the yard. Betty definitely appreciated having her own blocked-off toileting area... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello friends! I have so much to tell you. I was very busy this past month and, to top it all off, I had my first birthday! Probably the biggest piece of news is that we are having weekly, in person puppy classes again so I get to see my PADS fur friends every week. I... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It was another month of firsts! First in-person class, first time kenneling alone, first hike, first adult tooth growing in, and first accidental swimming lesson. Burgie continues to be the sweetest puppy around and settles beautifully, while Mum works from home,... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
My hooman thinks I am a pretty girl! I had a great month!! I got to go to 5 Guys and Fries but didn’t get to eat anything off the floor, but that was ok cause it smelt really good. I went to a sitter for three weeks and they were super nice. They took me for... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Brava has had a great month! It was my birthday recently, and I wanted to go to the mall to do some shopping. Brava went with me and acted like a champ! She walked with me when I walked and then stopped with me whenever I paused to look at something. I was very... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This is the first month I stayed the same size all month. Almost a year old! My raisers are away now, so I am with a sitter. I’ve been here before, and they are really nice. I’m learning lots of new skills, but I’m still really curious. That makes it hard to keep the... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Wowza is 10 months old and 75 pounds. He is doing well and working hard at the in-class training sessions. Wowza spent a day visiting the Community Peace Officers at their office building, and he did very well meeting them and being in an office environment. He has... Read more