All Pupdates
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi everyone! Lyriq here, and November has been a pretty cozy month for me! The weather’s been gloomy and rainy, so I’ve been enjoying lots of relaxing time inside. There’s nothing better than snuggling up in a warm spot and catching up on my snoozes while the rain... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Good day, world, It’s very cold and white here. My paws are not used to the cold, so we have been doing more inside activities. The places we have been going to have all these twinkling lights, that are very pretty to look at and lots of people walking around. Mom... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
It was another busy month for Tino, visiting a variety of school settings, the children’s hospital and the ICU. With the heavy fall of snow, he was like a kid in a candy store, lapped the garden 5 times, and was really fun to watch. Definitely, with his age, he is... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Elora continues to learn quickly. She is sweet and likes cuddling when she wakes up. She saw her first Christmas tree. She enjoys walks in the park and meeting other dogs. She brings smiles to many people in coffee shops and at the mall. Submitted by: Tricia Bonus... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Casey is a real gem. His adorable, mischievous personality is really shining through now, and he is lots of fun. November saw Casey losing interest in pine cones and discovering he had a tail. He also had his first trip to the dog park, which was a huge hit. It was a... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, Everyone! Wow, another busy month of firsts! First Bomb Cyclone with thunder, lightning and battering hail. And first Walk & Talk assessment at Home Depot. The storm, I mostly slept through. The Walk & Talk, I definitely did NOT! First off, my Cohort... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I am staying at a friend’s house while mom and dad are away. It’s fun to explore in the woods. I even saw a whole bunch of deer, but I didn’t talk to them. I know how to “leave it”. We went out for dinner, which was exciting, and I... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I went to a parrrtay! There were lots of people there and some of my fav work peoples! Here’s a photo of me chilling while they talked – I’m pretty sure it was about how awesome I am! Here I am, minding my manners at dinner time. She forgot to say the magic... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
It continues to amaze me (and my raiser!) with how many new adventures I can continue to have, even though I’m into my second year with this family. November brought me to the optometrist to visit Santa (again… I did have a chance to meet the big guy last year as... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Furrow and I flew home in November from spending a month in the hot and sunny desert of Arizona. I knew what we were in for returning to Vancouver. Wet, rainy, cold and dull days. On the flight, Furrow again flew like a regular jet setter. We sat in the bulkhead row,... Read more
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Marsh’s Marvellous Month of November This month was the month that I was supposed to go into advanced training, but I didn’t. Instead, I had two more visits to the vet and am eagerly awaiting news about the results. For two weekends in a row, I spent time with a new... Read more
Saturday, November 30, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Join us in welcoming a new team to the PADS Village. Meet Team Loki! Alysen remarks, “Loki arrived at the perfect time, bringing much-needed positivity to our team. I had long hoped to bring a Facility Dog to support our staff, and Loki has exceeded all... Read more
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We have an amazing team update to share with you! Lady II’s client has shared with us how her boundless joy and dedication have transformed their life as a first-time service dog user. With natural intuition and contagious enthusiasm, Lady empowers them... Read more
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It is our great pleasure to announce that Sweet Silky II has chosen her job! Join us in congratulating the members of her village who helped her on her journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog. Breeder Caretakers: Tiff Spenard Puppy-Raisers: Susan &... Read more
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Congratulations to Silky II for getting a job and being matched with a client! Thank you to everyone to helped along her journey – it truly takes a village. Silky spent the first part of the month practicing all her PTSD skills and getting ready for team training with... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month has been a big one for Petra! She was not selected for the breeding program, so she was spayed this month! Since this happened early in the month, we took the rest of the month easy to give her lots of time to heal and rest. Since having a good chunk of... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Congratulations to Tahsis for completing her pre-placement testing (PPT)! Now that all the hard work is done, we will begin looking for a perfect match for Tahsis while we wait for the testing results. This month, we mainly focused on reviewing and generalizing all... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month was exciting for Silky II! Due to her lovely disposition and desire to work and please, we have decided to switch her career to being a PTSD service dog! Exciting! Silky is learning all the skills for this career and is picking them up fast. She is working... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Congratulations to Fraser III and his client for successfully completing team training and becoming a certified team! We are so excited for this team and wish them all the best in their future together. Thanks again to everyone who participated in Fraser’s journey –... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Texas II spent some time on-site, continuing his work on retrievals. Texas sometimes gets distracted by scents, so we are focusing on his ability to handle more challenging smells. Due to this distraction, he occasionally struggles with recall, but we are... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Nevada spent some time off working on all his foundation while maintaining his “tug” and “button.” While on-site, he has been focusing on his retrieving skills. Sometimes, Nevada can get a bit too eager when new items are introduced... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Waffle had a great time working off-site while enjoying some time with his sitters! Waffle went on many field trips, and he is always a really good boy, showing off his amazing obedience! While on-site Waffle continued to work on his retrieves, button and... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Draco II is now 4 months old and 43 lbs. His colours are coming in, especially around the ears and down the spine. His barks are beginning to have more bass in them. Not as squeaky anymore. He is no longer struggling with stairs. In fact, he is much faster than his... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Good day, all from snowy Alberta. Mom says it’s time to write again, even though I swear I just wrote one of these. I have become almost full-grown. I am now in my 11th month, and my birthday is coming up on November 27. Right now, I weigh 70lbs, so I am a very big... Read more
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Blair
Blue IV
Bonnie II
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Bryn II
Bubba II
Buddy II
Captain
Carpie
Casey
Casper
Chester II
Chet
Chilko
Chorcha
Cleat
Clyde II
Coola
Cruiser
Crumpet
DK
Doane
Donora
Dot II
Dusky
Eddie III
Elora
Elsie
Fergus II
Fiddle
Furrow
Gadget
Gaffer
Glisten
Glover
Goaldie
Golly
Goose II
Honey IV
Hudson II
Ivy II
Jasper III
Jonsie
Kasota
Kiara II
Koi
Korra
Kyree
Lavie
Link II
Lumina
Maren
Marsh II
Mickey II
Milos
Minnie II
Minnow
Morena
Moriah
Muffin
Mushu
Nevada
Nolan
Nova III
Orion II
Parker
Perry
Petra
Pilot II
Piper IV
Pixel II
Pixie II
Poppy III
Quiche
Riff
Ritz
Royal II
Rufous
Rumi
Saphira
Sawyer
Scarlet
Seven II
Seymour II
Shah
Shelby II
Shyloh
Skaha III
Smaug
Sokka
Sparx
Spring II
Sprinter
Steller
Stetson II
T-Bone
Tank
Teenie
Tesla
Tetris
Texas II
Tide
Tiki II
Toast
Toffee
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Triton
Vaseux
Viking II
Waffle
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