Pupdates Archive - Page 9 of 202

Loyal | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

In February, every day brought a new adventure! We explored the neighbourhood. (Although, my little legs usually got tired after just a few blocks.) I went to my first restaurant and lay down patiently under the table. I went to work with one of my raisers at an...

T-Bone | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

February was a good month, classes have been great, and my training is going well. Submitted by: Joanne...

Elora | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Elora had a good February. She spent some time with lovely sitters, and some friends came to visit. She went into her second heat and took the GDBart test. Submitted by: Tricia...

Serenity | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This was a big month for me! I turned 12 weeks old and have a new raiser! I also gained a big sister, PADS Mushu, who is part of the breeding program and is helping to mentor me and show me how things are done around here. I like to follow her everywhere, and she is...

Seymour II | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Seymour loves his car rides, likes his trips to the grocery store, and enjoys meeting new people. Submitted...

Glover | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

I had another busy month in February! I went to the gym a couple of times. I went to my very first hockey game and saw the Abbotsford Canucks! I met some of my Instagram followers and gained some new ones at the Japan Market that I attended. Three of my siblings and I...

Donner II | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hello friends! I’m back again to share what I’ve been up to this month. I’ve grown up getting to have off-leash time, but their rule has always been that I have to keep my ears open and listen to the raiser’s instructions. In my latest era of...

Shyloh | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Shyloh spent a couple of weeks with her sitter this month. She had a couple of schoolwork days where she received lots of attention and remained calm around several students. She also enjoyed stalking her sitters’ 2 cats 🙂 She had some work outings to the mall...

Tank | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Good day world, Tank reporting in, The first part of February was wonderful, very much like spring. I was able to go outside daily to have a sniffy walk, work on my dog-to-dog interactions, find all the wonderful smells that spring has to offer. Unfortunately, that...

Donora | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Denora turned 1 on Feb 27th … going through some changes … no mid-day feeding (not her favourite) …upgrade to adult food (she will eat anything) … still acting like a teenager but I am hopeful she will mature…. she is extremely loving....

Elsie | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Exceptional Elsie joined our home in mid-February and will be with us until turn-in next year. Her unique colouring brings much attention from the public. I often have to explain that she is indeed a purebred Labrador Retriever, not a Doberman cross, and the black and...

Stetson II | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates

Hi everyone, Stetson here! February was great for friends, fun and freedom. This month, I had my first off-leash adventure at a private dog park. Two whole acres to explore and run with the wind in my fur. Each time I checked in with my raisers, I got a treat and was...

Goaldie | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Goaldie was in heat & before that, she got a thorn in her paw. So it was a pretty quiet month. We did go to Victoria & visited Sarah. March will be a much busier month. Submitted by: Jen...

Bubba II | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

What a month!! I had a great time with daytime sitters while the human wrote some exams, and one overnight sitter — I was awesome for all of them! I got to go on many fun trail walks with new friends and old friends — PADS Chet, who recently entered advanced training,...

Steller | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Steller is such a delightful and beautiful dog who settles very well in public. As a breeder, he marks a lot and will pull towards other dogs at close range, but this improves after having lots of sniff time. His house manners are excellent. The staff in restaurants...

Meadow II | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Hi! It’s been a very busy month. Here’s what I’ve been up to: I spent a few days with sitters Carrie & Darren, released PADS dog Sprout and their cat Ruby, whom I actually got close to this time. I’ve had walks with PADS Fendi and Jasper. I...

Nellie | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Nellie has been doing great, and she has a strong curiosity to explore this world. Whenever we go outside, she usually does a lot of sniffing, keeps her beautiful eyes wide open to watch, and waves her cute little ears to hear, sense and feel. She is so happy to meet...

Spirit IV | February 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Spirit is getting more and more confident. He went to my chiropractor, my physiotherapist, went babysitting with me at an indoor playground and met a brand new baby (2 days old)… the highlight of his month was going to the TD Bank and reuniting with his Mom,...

Quinoa | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Quinoa transitioned smoothly back into campus life following winter break. She had a busy month focusing on her PTSD skills and participated in multiple field trips, including a staff party, doctor’s appointments, LifeLabs, IKEA, and various off-leash...

Zuko | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Zuko returned to campus after winter break with his sitters. He continued practicing his AFD skills and went on a field trip to BCEHS, where he enjoyed lots of attention. Zuko also spent time on the trails and showed enthusiasm in outdoor environments. We...

Poppy III | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Poppy transitioned smoothly back into campus life following winter break. She has been eager to train and enjoys using her AFD skills with people. Poppy has been working on food and dog distractions and is showing improvement in both areas. She also...

DK | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, DK successfully transitioned back into campus life following winter break. He has shown great enthusiasm while practicing his AFD skills with the people he meets and remains highly motivated during training sessions. DK has been an excellent dog for new...

Rufous | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Rufous smoothly transitioned back into campus life following winter break. He has shown strong enthusiasm for training and continues to excel with his PTSD-related skills. Rufous learns quickly and consistently demonstrates his intelligence across training...

Tesla | January 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates

This month, Tesla (on the right) has officially joined Advanced Training and is on Kayla’s string! We are excited to get to know Tesla and get started with skills. The next couple of months will focus on obedience, loose leash walking, distractions, public...