fbpx
Daegan I December 2020

Daegan I December 2020

DAEGAN and his new partner successfully completed their Team Training in December! They are currently working through their 45-day probation period and when that is complete, they will officially be members of the PADS 2021 graduating class! His skills are being...
Daegan I November 2020

Daegan I November 2020

DAEGAN and his new partner are currently in Team Training and will continue a gradual training process to support the team as they learn and bond. Way to go, Team Daegan! Upon completion of team training, they will work through their 45-day probation period and when...
Daegan I October 2020

Daegan I October 2020

DAEGAN has spent October preparing for Team Training, which will start in mid-November. Daegan has been practicing some client-specific skills in anticipation of starting team training, including learning how to get in and out of a canoe without falling into the...
Daegan I September 2020

Daegan I September 2020

We are very exited to announce that DAEGAN has passed his pre-placement testing with flying colors and has been matched with a client! Way to go Daegan! Daegan’s dedication to his person and his calming presence will make him an amazing partner to help his new client...
Daegan I August 2020

Daegan I August 2020

DAEGAN has been working hard at all his skills and is improving in everything. He will make a wonderful companion to someone who needs him for their independence. Skills being learned: Standing very still and being an anchor for someone who may need help standing back...
Daegan I July 2020

Daegan I July 2020

DAEGAN has been to Nanaimo Harbor, the mall, the pet store, and other areas to keep busy. He has also visited Coombs and was interested in the goats on the roof. We hope to be able to complete pre-placement testing for Daegan in the next month or so and look forward...
Daegan I June 2020

Daegan I June 2020

DAEGAN’S skills have been improving and he is doing well with building his confidence, so he is comfortable performing more complicated behaviors. Lately he has also enjoyed running through the trails and keeping up with Rob’s bike now that we have better weather....
Daegan I May 2020

Daegan I May 2020

DAEGAN has been enjoying trips to some local parks such as Moorecroft and Icarus where he has been practicing his skills in new environments. He has also been enjoying the outdoors and loves getting a good sniff in while at the off-leash park. He very much enjoys...
Daegan I April 2020

Daegan I April 2020

DAEGAN is taking to quarantine like a champ! Once he figured out that β€˜quarantine’ meant more time to sleep and play with his roommate Vimy, Gatsby and Sandy, he was all for it! When Daegan is not enjoying all the downtime self-isolation has to offer, he is working on...
Daegan I March 2020

Daegan I March 2020

DAEGAN continues to work on his retrieve skills and is progressing well. He is still sometimes hesitant to complete retrieve tasks and we are still considering all career options for him as he has many strengths that would make him suitable for various different...
Daegan I February 2020

Daegan I February 2020

DAEGAN enjoyed spending some time with a sitter in the last few weeks. He got a good mix of work and play, practicing his manner in a different environment with a more novel handler and getting lots of playtime with new dogs!Β He returned to Rob’s training campus...
Daegan I January 2020

Daegan I January 2020

DAEGAN returned from the holiday break with renewed energy and was raring to go! Daegan continues to learn at a steady pace and is working on refining all learned skills, particularly β€˜button’ and β€˜open the door’. He is enjoying have his brother Dax back in the play...
Daegan I December 2019

Daegan I December 2019

DAEGAN enjoyed his vacation during the PADS holiday break and got to spend time with two different volunteer families. He enjoyed meeting all the new people and is always excited to make new friends, especially if they will pet him! Daegan is back on the Island with...
Daegan I November 2019

Daegan I November 2019

DAEGAN has been enjoying his training with Rob. Daegan is working hard on learning the skills necessary to open and close doors for his handler and is progressing well. His favorite part of the day is evening snuggles with Rob’s family and his other training buddies....
Daegan I October 2019

Daegan I October 2019

DAEGAN has made many friends here on the island! He has such sweet and playful personality, and everyone here loves having him around. He has been hard at work learning many things but his favorite thing to do is settle down in the evening with Rob’s family for a...
Daegan I September 2019

Daegan I September 2019

DAEGAN is one of the newest Island recruits this month and settled into island life nicely! He is spending lots of time getting to know Rob and starting introduction service skills and is enjoying learning foundational skills like β€˜push’ to close doors and β€˜light’ to...
Daegan | August 2019

Daegan | August 2019

Daegan has been called to Advanced Training! We look forward to hearing about all his new adventures. Submitted By: Helen...
Daegan | July 2019

Daegan | July 2019

Daegan has been enjoying some time away from the music studio because we are on holidays, so he has had many new experiences, met new people and had new places to go. He has slept away from home, shared his space with new pets and has enjoyed all the novel adventures....
Daegan | June 2019

Daegan | June 2019

Daegan has had a busy June as teaching wraps up for the year.Β  There have been many concerts, and the students are delighted to have him lay beside the piano while they perform. Daegan continues to work on maintaining good focus on his person more than all the other...
Daegan | March 2019

Daegan | March 2019

Daegan is a lovable goofball who enjoys outings very much. He is curious and interested and likes to go out into the world and see, smell and hear new things. His delight in the world comes off him in waves and is often commented on when we are out and about. It makes...
Daegan | February 2019

Daegan | February 2019

Daegan continues to show his people loving side and continues to work on polite greetings. A friendly, happy boy that has been welcomed with a smile wherever he goes.Submitted By:Β Helen...
Daegan | January 2019

Daegan | January 2019

Pupdate: Daegan had a delightful Christmas holiday in Vancouver and was able to meet up with so many other PADS puppy friends, a unique experience for him. As well he shared a house with Gelato 4-5 months old at that time! He showed himself to be wonderful friend and...
Daegan | November 2018

Daegan | November 2018

Pupdate: Daegan is getting ready for all the student Christmas concerts. He loves all the sounds and instruments of Christmas!Submitted By: Helen...