Monday, November 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DenimΒ 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:Β button, tugging clothing off Recent field trips:Β 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.Β 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: βDENIM 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.Β 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. Β He really likes other dogs, to a fault at times and we need to remind him to focus on us during our walks. Β He loves his romps through Bert Flynn Park, when most of it can be...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Denim is currently being assessed for a career as a breeding dog. Submitted By: Fred...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Denim has been going to a three day program with me every week. We are working on his skills and attending outings together. It is important for assistance pups in training to experience many different things like places, people, and modes of transport. Being...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Denim went camping many times this month.Β He learned how to swim, too.Β He is very good at relaxing when he needs to. Submitted By: Fred...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Denim visited the park and aced “duck distraction” and walking across the grates with the creek running underneath.Β He met big noisy dinosaurs and crowds at the Jurassic event in Calgary – no big deal: focussed on his raisers instead. While in...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Denim visited Dave & Karen for two weeks while Fred had surgery.Β He was very well behaved at their house with their 13 year old dog.Β Enjoyed playing in the lake, now that spring is here. He also worked on Heel and Side. Denim & his pal, PADS Magic, often...
Friday, March 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
My puppy loves to play in the snow and we’ve had a LOT of snow! We’re working on the sit & down commands, as well as house manners and loose leash walking. Submitted By: Fred...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I’ve had play dates with my brother, Tweed, and my relative, Elfin. Now that I’ve grown taller, I can get up on furniture and check things out but I’m learning that not everything is for my lounging pleasure, so I have to stay on the floor! I like to...
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...
