All Pupdates
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month was super exciting for Petra! Her dad (PADS Queso) and his client Sarah came to Edmonton and stayed with us for a whole week! We did equal parts training and playing, and Petra even got the chance to work for Sarah and put her wheelchair skills to good use.... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September was a busy and fun month! It started off with an end-of-summer puppy party. I got to hang out with puppies from different cohorts, advanced training, retired puppies, and released puppies. After that, I jumped right back into UBC life with my hooman. I am... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Raekin has joined Kayla’s string this September! Raekin has been settling in well to the kennel and enjoys hanging out with her kennel mate, Toast. Raekin has been practicing her obedience and working on her demand barking with improvement. She is learning to... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Toast has been continuing to explore a career as a Facility Dog. He has been practicing his visit command, and recently, he was introduced to the go-see command. Toast has been working hard on his loose leash walking and good obedience. His confidence has... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Finch had a month with LOTS of new experiences. The most exciting news is that Finch has officially become part of Campus Canines! Along with the other fellow eight PADS puppies, Finch slowly became part of the campus life. The first few weeks were definitely tough.... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month was an exciting one for Tahsis! She accompanied her trainer to a 3-day course and blew everyone away at how quickly she settled and slept through the entire thing! Tahsis also travelled to Kelowna with her trainer and did pretty good on the plane.... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Silky II has been spending some time with a long-term sitting in Vancouver who has fallen in love with her! This sweet, kind, gentle and loving girl steals the hearts of so many! Aside from all the love that Silky is getting, she is also practicing all her... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Fraser III spent this month with his long-term sitter where he is patiently waiting for team training with his client! We are so happy to announce that his team training has been officially scheduled for the beginning of October! During this time, Fraser has been... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The end of summer has brought us closer to Turn In than ever, and we are still practising our skills in public and bringing joy where we go. Breads are some of Judi’s favourites, and she and Indy checked out a new local bakery where everyone wanted a piece of... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
September meant back to work for me. I paws-itively love school. I love saying ‘hi’ to my student friends each workday, and they love seeing me. I figure this is a win-win situation. September did mean some longer days in the classroom – something about... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hope II has had a great September, starting out with a new sitter enjoying city life. She then made a new little friend, Lucy, a 10-year-old miniature poodle. Hope was so gentle with her, although she tried to get her to play. With their second meeting, Lucy played a... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dior continues to make progress in the areas that are challenging for her. LLW while using the Halty, has helped a walk become a pleasure with many extended neighbourhood walks. She is ignoring other dogs, while still making a conscious decision, which is becoming... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
A little bit about me: … my favourite lullaby is “Soft Kitty” from the TV Show, The Big Bang Theory. My raiser still sings it to me to signal sleep time – especially in new places like hotels to ease my transitions. I have a sensitive tummy... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello everyone, It’s me, Lumina. I’ve been a bit busy this month again, but this time my raisers remembered to take pictures. I was still in heat for the first week. After that, I started doing more things again outside. I went for a lot of walks in September but one... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Billie has been working hard on her cues, and she has been out and about in a variety of environments. Billie loves people and other dogs, and we are working through focussing on her raiser. Billie has spent time with a couple of different PADS sitters who have given... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Bosc is a lovely boy. He behaves very well indoors. Loves being surrounded by kids. Submitted by:... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’ve been working on proofing my cues. Here I am sitting nicely and being the bestest boy, and not playing with the fun paper at the coffee shop. Here’s another photo of me in the car because I’m so cute. Submitted by:... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Barb and Patrick went away, so I got to have sleepovers with my sitters. I was in heat, so we had to be careful when we were out walking, but I got lots of exercise, and then my BFF Chloe and I got to have a nap in the afternoon. That’s me on the left, by... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s been a busy Sept. I have been working on my dress, chin, heels and sides. Mom is back working at her seasonal gig, so I spend lots of time meeting new people. Submitted by: The... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
So guess who is a whole year old?? Me!! Can you believe it? I’m officially a 1-year-old dog. I had a lit candle on a pile of soft mousse dog food shaped like a dog bone, and they sang Happy Birthday to me. Wow! It was so fun I even got to eat it all. Life is... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September was another exciting month. I spent a couple of days with a new sitter. She has great trails around her house. I think I am going back there in November. I went to see my raiser’s grandsons play hockey. I couldn’t see too much from under the table... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pear is such a sweet dog and is so very good. It’s a joy to have her. She lightens up the day of everyone who meets her, from little toddlers to seniors. Pear is with me until the next time she goes into heat, and I love having her. Since she is an open female, I need... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Morley met up with his buddy PADS Astro at a local grocery store. Not only did Morley have to behave himself in public, he had to behave around his friend. Unsurprisingly, he rose to the occasion and practiced duration and ‘go in’ in a new environment.... Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s hard to believe that Nova III could ever be more awesome, but each month we sit to write this pupdate, she proves that she is. It has been a strong month for Nova as she continues to serve those at our school. Sit on the ground next to her, and she will be... Read more
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