All Pupdates
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Snuggly Betty joined our household in mid-September to have her second litter of puppies. And on the 25th she presented us with 7 wriggly, hungry pups! This litter was named by the fantastic Okanagan PADS volunteers – and they chose a very fitting theme. Meet... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey friends! I’m officially 3 months old today and already 17.5 inches tall! My raisers keep forgetting to weigh me, so no clue on my exact weight, but judging by all the huffing and puffing every time they pick me up… let’s just say I’m not so little anymore! ... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October is Halloween month. As puppies in training, we embrace Halloween as we need to learn to wear different harnesses in our work lives as well. We had Halloween parties at work and also, our usual yearly Halloween puppy class, organized by our fantastic trainer,... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Orion II spent some time on and off-site. He switched sitters to gain new experiences and see how he adjusts to different scenarios. Orion spent his time on-site, focusing on improving his deployment skills. He has been taking it easy with his outings, so... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Digby got the chance to spend two weeks with a sitter! He made friends with his new kitty roommate and experienced new home and school environments. Submitted by: Marcie, PADS Puppy in Training... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Rufous came into our household at the end of September, and he has been a superstar! He absolutely loves to work, and he will never turn down a good scratch. He settled in very well with 2 cats and a toddler. There was a slow period when he got neutered, and he had a... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October held a number of ‘firsts’ for Olé. The first time he shared his space with another dog! Cela stayed with us for a week, and Olé adjusted quickly and learned that it didn’t mean 24/7 play! He did love her ears, but who doesn’t? He and... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Yarrow had a solid training month through October. He is 18 months old now, and he has been showing less of his previous puppy excitement. He is now pretty calm in crowds and around other dogs. Yarrow was at his best for a large family dinner on Thanksgiving. He was... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
They call me ‘cutie pie”. My whelping home person, mother Ruth, says I’m her favourite of the ten of us, and ‘sweet Zoe, just a real sweet one’. All this sugar …but not a bit of it to eat! Doesn’t matter, kibble is my favourite flavour in the world!... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Tracker is thriving in both his work and play! During the weekdays, he focuses on developing his skills with his trainer, Emma. On weekends, Tracker enjoys one-on-one time with his sitter, where they complete training homework and go on outings together. These... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Kasota has worked very hard this month! She is working hard with her trainer, Emma, to prepare for her pre-placement testing soon! She has been working hard on his foundation skills for her future career, ensuring she is on her best manners when out in public and... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In October, Captain focused on enhancing his skills as a PTSD service dog. He took these skills on the road and enjoyed various field trips. During these outings, Captain worked on improving his duration behaviors, which involved maintaining specific positions for... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zephyr spent some time with a sitter and had a couple of excursions to the mall. Here is a picture of Zephyr on the left, with the beautiful PADS Hara on the right. Photo Submitted by: Alison, PADS Puppy in Training... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Lyriq here, and wow, October was such an exciting month! I had my very first plane ride to Calgary to attend a big conference with my human. I was a superstar with all the travel, if I do say so myself. I handled everything so calmly, even though there were over 2,500... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Zuko has enjoyed some nice hikes along the trails where he loves all the fallen leaves this time of year. Zuko attended the PADS Makers Market this month where he got to see a lot of other PADS dogs. He was very impressed by the merchandise there, especially... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Fiddle has continued to learn and practice her mobility skills. She is very focused on doing her best and becoming more precise! Fiddle continues working on different difficult distractions, such as other dogs and smells. She has participated in field... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October was a busy exam month, so Calvin mainly stayed with me during lectures and study sessions at school. Despite the busy days, he still had some fun. He got a new bandana and even dressed up with my other dog, Shelly, for Halloween! Submitted by: Stephanie... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Jones has just returned to advanced training after a break, fully recovered from a foot injury. He is eager to jump right back into training and practicing his PTSD skills! Jones is happy to be out on field trips practicing his public access. At a recent trip to Home... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Toast continues to work on his Facility skills! He is mastering his Go See and Visit and working towards transferring these skills from his trainer to another person. He loves to work with people! Toast has gone on various field trips such as Lougheed... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Raekin is continuing to learn mobility and facility skills this month to see which will be the best fit for her. She continues to work on her demand barking with improvement. It happens less often now, and we are happy to see her progress. Raekin’s obedience... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We’ve had a busy first month with Patty, and she’s already showing her confident and adventurous side! She bravely tackles all kinds of surfaces on our walks and isn’t fazed by loud, unexpected noises like fireworks or hair dryers. She’s also been a curious observer... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Arthur had a great October. He felt the feelings of fall and Halloween. He had great pumpkin experiences at the Pauling Patch. Submitted by:... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
– transitioning from puppy to adult coat; deciduous teeth fall out, permanent ones erupt;- good at kenneling (both when she is home alone, and when humans are home); good at nail trimming/tooth brushing;- used to walking during the day and in the evening (when... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
My first spooky season was full of tricks and treats! I think humans call those tricks ‘cues,’ but whatever you call them, I love to learn them! My loose leash walking is coming along nicely and I’m getting the hang of the tucked sit and proper down. I also love going... Read more
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Andie
Angel III
Arthur
Asti
Bagel
Baldwin
Belle IV
Bingo
Birdie II
Blair
Blue IV
Bonnie II
Bowden
Brava
Brinks
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
Tope
Triton
Vaseux
Viking II
Waffle
Windsor
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