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Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cynder joined our family while Hope II was still here. The two enjoyed playtime and snuggles. Hope was a great first-month mentor for Cynder, helping her to know where to sleep during the day and that the kennel is a nice place to sleep at night. She is learning how... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
October was full of great sniff-aris, some hikes, a Thanksgiving camping trip, theatre, online training with friends from the West Coast (PADS is everywhere!), and of course, Halloween! My raising family and I had an unusual outing to see something called the Northern... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been a bit crazy. Mom has been sitting a young PADS pup in our house, and now I see what she means when she called me a spicy puppy! I wasn’t that spicy, was I??? I have had to learn to turn myself off a lot more and be able to occupy my time... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Tiki continues to work well in public and even went to her first restaurant! She settled very well on her mat and fell asleep despite all the sounds and yummy smells. She also went to her first puppy sitter this month and played very nicely with their PADS breeding... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Smaug, the mighty service puppy in training, is taking his duties as seriously as a dragon guarding treasure—though his “hoard” mostly consists of his Kong and lots of kibbles. At about five months old, he’s mastering his initial training with the same focus he... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Enjoying taking on another pup. Saphira is a sweet girl who is learning quickly. She kennels well, settles quickly in the car and enjoys accompanying us at restaurants. Off to a great start! Submitted by:... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi, Everyone! This month, my world really opened up and it was all about friendship! For starters, Lady Caroline (Advanced Sitter & My Magnificent Sponsor) drove an hour through the Atmospheric River – bearing gifts & cuddles galore – just to... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a month! I keep growing and learning so fast, my raiser says it’s hard to keep up! I started doing Adventure Walks to learn about the world around me and discovered I’m really brave and love the beach! I’m getting really good in the car, and it means we’re going... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, I finally lost my two baby fang/daggers at the start of the month! People are overjoyed, as no more accidental “puncturing” but now it’s fun to give little love pinches with my front adult teeth! I keep growing like a weed, a good weed, and my legs are getting... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Paw-lloween! Puzzle was not sure if the surprise he got at the beginning of the month was a trick or a treat. PADS Gem II, 9 weeks old, came to stay with us. She said she was here to learn all things that Puzzle is learning to be a superhero, but Puzzle was a... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello World! Gem left her family at 9 weeks old and went to stay with PADS Puzzle for a little while. It was an adjustment for everyone; he was a lot bigger than her littermates, and she was more talkative than he was. They soon found their rhythm. Puzzle taught Gem... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Furrow the 7-month-old pup I have been raising since he was 9 weeks old joined me on a holiday to Arizona for the month of October. He was an all-star at the airport and comfortably settled on the plane chewing his bone for the 1st half of the flight, then sleeping... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Marsh’s Marvellous month of October I’ve had a quieter month and have enjoyed staying home most days, but just for a few hours at a time. My new bed is just an old couch cushion with a soft blanket, but it’s very comfortable and bigger than the last one. For off-leash... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The month of October has been a lot different for me. My raiser was on vacation and then picked me and I was home for a few days and had to go back to my favourite sitter lady due to a family emergency. So, I was only with my family for 9 days this month. I spent the... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Valentino continues to amaze me. He is so smart and picks things up in no time at all. He loves to please and be rewarded and has this hilarious, goofy personality. He continues to retrieve items, gently putting them in my hand when told to ‘drop it’. He... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Morena had a very fun month going to meetings and working on her skills! She also got to puppy-sit baby old Tiki and had a blast playing and training with her! Submitted by: Laresa &... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Burgie Pupdate 2024 Oct Little Burgie Buns left her siblings and Mama Parker on September 28, and came home with Parker’s raiser! She is a sweet and smart puppy, loves to work for her kibble, and has learned to settle nicely while her raiser works from home. The... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October started with Cava spending a week with a sitter and PADS Dior. They were both able to do some training and settle together. Cava continues to enjoy going to school, with mornings filled with walking around and going to say hi to students. Then, she is ready... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, I’ve been settling into my new home at UBC, which officially makes me a UBC Campus Canine! I’ve got a doggie housemate, PADS release dog Marvel, who is keeping me company and I’ve also met the other Campus Canine dogs at my weekly class. Part of my new... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Cayenne is doing very well and stayed with a sitter this month. You can see by the photo that she doesn’t mind getting dressed up for a special occasion! Photo Submitted by: Megan, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter ... Read more
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dahlia had a wonderful stay on Bowen Island over the last 2 weeks. While we had working days in the city, there was plenty of time on Bowen to walk the trails and play in the puddles at the dog park. We went to restaurants, rode the bus for the first time, took a few... Read more
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It is our great pleasure to announce that Sparkly Sequin 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: Jeanine Ziolkoski & Peter Henley... Read more
Monday, October 28, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Join us in welcoming PADS Marni from Freedom Service Dogs in Colorado. Fun fact: her dad is our very own PADS Goji! This sweet little pup is named in honour of our dear friend and longest-serving volunteer, Marni Hartnell. An accomplished artist, many of... Read more
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We are delighted to announce that Precious Pepa has got a job! Join us in congratulating the incredible members of her village who supported her journey to becoming a life-changing service dog! Breeder Caretakers: Ruth and Ron Wiens & Family Puppy-Raisers: Yin... Read more
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