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! Daegan’s 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
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....
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 ‘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...
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! He returned to Rob’s 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 ‘button’ and ‘open the door’. 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...
