Monday, November 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Denim is preparing for his team training. His team training with his new human will begin at the end of November. He is getting stronger all the time and really enjoys pulling a wheelchair around. Thank you again for all your support of Advanced Dog Denim! Submitted...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Denim is getting stronger every day and increasing his endurance in preparation for his career as a wheelchair-pulling dog. We can’t wait to place this superstar! Skills being learned: button, tugging clothing off Recent field trips: mall, fire hall Possible...
Friday, September 3, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM is improving in his ability to pull a manual wheelchair. He has been hard at work increasing his fitness levels. Skills being learned: Button in different areas of town Recent field trips: Parksville board walk, Beban Arena Possible behavior challenges: None at...
Friday, July 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM is keeping his fitness level high as he learns to maneuver around the wheelchair and how to pull it up inclines. He is enjoying his work and always asks for more. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this wonderful boy. Skills being learned:...
Friday, July 2, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM has been enjoying the very sunny weather. He has gone swimming as well as walking through some trails and overall enjoying the outdoors when not training and learning new skills. Skills being learned: Retrieve, foot, pulling chair Recent field trips: Rathtrevor...
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM has been busy learning to pull a manual chair up and down Parksville area. He is a very athletic dog and is in his element when he is running. Skills being learned: Chair work, closing doors Recent field trips: Mall, pet store, Home Depot Possible behavior...
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM is learning to pull a manual chair. His physique and high activity level make him an ideal dog for this type of work. Thus far, he is enjoying the practice, hopefully he will continue to progress. We have only just begun on this, so it is still in its early...
Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
A note from one of our sitters: “DENIM was the perfect houseguest and had no trouble adapting to our leisurely routine at home. He did thoroughly enjoy his romp on the trails. He was perfectly behaved while at appointments and while in the stores. He demonstrated...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM has a ton of energy and strength that could be harnessed into a pulling dog. This is something that could be an option for him in the near future. Skills being learned: Retrieve, Push, turning lights on and off Recent field trips: Walks around the neighborhood...
Friday, February 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM has been spending lots of time with all the sitters on the island in between his weeks of training. Denim is a high energy boy and always wants to be doing something. He will be looking for a potential client who can keep up with his higher activity level. He is...
Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DENIM is one of the newest additions to Advanced Training. He had a very lovely time with an advanced sitter over the holidays and spent some time practicing his basic skills with new handlers. He is back to business now and is happily learning new skills with his...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Well Denim has had an exciting November. First we heard that he was going to be neutered and much of November was either getting him prepared with tests, etc. or keeping him safe after the procedure. It was very sad to see Denim whimpering so much after the procedure;...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Denim is a lovely dog who loves to play and is very friendly with all whom he meets. He really likes other dogs, to a fault at times and we need to remind him to focus on us during our walks. He loves his romps through Bert Flynn Park, when most of it can be...
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Help Fund My Training! Denim is being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. From December, 2019, to September, 2020, he served as a temporary stud dog helping to provide new puppies for...
