Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
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...
Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
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...
Friday, November 6, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
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...
Friday, October 9, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
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! Daeganβs dedication to his person and his calming presence will make him an amazing partner to help his new client...
Friday, September 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
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...
Friday, August 7, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
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...
Friday, July 3, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DAEGANβS 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 Robβs bike now that we have better weather....
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
DAEGAN is taking to quarantine like a champ! Once he figured out that βquarantineβ 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...
Friday, April 3, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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...
Friday, March 6, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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 Robβs training campus...
Friday, February 7, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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 βbuttonβ and βopen the doorβ. He is enjoying have his brother Dax back in the play...
Friday, January 17, 2020 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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...
Friday, December 6, 2019 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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 Robβs family and his other training buddies....
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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 Robβs family for a...
Friday, October 4, 2019 | Pupdates, Vancouver Island
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 βpushβ to close doors and βlightβ to...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Daegan has been called to Advanced Training! We look forward to hearing about all his new adventures. Submitted By: Helen...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
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....
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
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...
Monday, April 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
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...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
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...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
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...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Daegan is such a wonderful joy! His exuberance for day to day life is shown with every wiggle! Submitted By: Helen...
Friday, November 30, 2018 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Pupdate: Daegan is getting ready for all the student Christmas concerts. He loves all the sounds and instruments of Christmas!Submitted By: Helen...
