Saturday, July 27, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dependable Dylan II has a job, and we are so excited for him! A great big thank you to his village for supporting him on this journey. School of Origin: Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society Puppy-Raiser: Kevin Hisko Advanced Sitters: Don Larson & Sophie...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has had a busy and active past few months since returning to the Lower Mainland from Vancouver Island. He has gone on many field trips, including Deer Lake and Shadbolt Centre in Burnaby, Save on Foods and Royal City Centre in New Westminster, presentations...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In addition to settling into a new environment, Dylan II has been working on maintaining, refining, and transferring his skills to his new handler. He seems to enjoy training and will wag his tail furiously while maintaining an “SIT.” Dylan is a very affectionate dog...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Dylan II is perfecting his PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) skills in new environments and recall work in high-distracted environments such as the dog park and off-leash parks. Dylan will continue honing his skills now over at the Lower Mainland with...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been on many field trips this month, visiting places like restaurants, malls, and the dog park. His training is ongoing, and he enjoys learning new things. Recently, he had a great time playing in the snow with his roommates after a snowfall earlier this...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Dylan II had a great holiday season and is now back at it and continuing to learn more and more about his future career. He is getting more comfortable with staying focused on the handler and his skills have continued to improve. Skills being learned: Positioning cues...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been working hard on staying extra focused on his handler in high-distraction environments. He has also been enjoying some of the PTSD dog skills and seems very interested in learning more. Skills being learned: Focus on the handler Working on: Being...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been showing great interest in engaging with people and continues to learn lots of different skills. He has visited dog parks, malls, and the lower mainland this past month, where he has been showing off his new behaviours and abilities to others in the...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been maturing very nicely over the past few weeks and has filled out physically. He has become a solid and agile dog while learning to behave at his absolute bestest no matter where we go. We are still exploring different options for his career path, but...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II enjoys the summer weather and has been visiting different parks around the island. He especially loves going to Colliery Dam, where there is an off-leash dog park where he can swim and meet new friends. Skills being learned: Loose leash in high-distraction...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been spending lots of time having a blast learning new skills. It is still too early to tell if he will make it all the way, as he does have some tendencies to do as he pleases at times. This can lead to the handler being ignored. We are working hard on...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II has been settling in very nicely into advanced training. His loose leash skills have come a long way, and he has practiced many calm behaviours when he sees other dogs. These skills continue to be a work in progress for many months, but we are on the right...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II worked on core cues, environmental distractions, loose leash walking, check-in, and meet & greets. He is doing well. He had many field trips: grocery stores, Costco, and restaurants. Dylan also went on a few trips to Nanaimo to train with PADS Senior...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II is living with and training with Advanced Dog PADS Ky. Dylan is working on basic cues, checking in, environment distractions, meet & greet, and durations. His field trips included grocery stores, Costco, Canadian Tire, and Lowes. He also spent a week with...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II arrived on March 1st in Sooke on Vancouver Island. He is getting to know PADS dog Ky and is working on his cues. A further update will be at the end of March. Submitted by: Don, Advanced Training...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dylan II arrived for Advanced Training on February 27th and fell into the rhythm quickly! He had a blast playing with Kiki outside in the snow and showed us his love for all toys when out during potty breaks. Dylan was kennel mates with Ky and claimed the top bunk...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey PADS Village – it’s Dylan II here!! Well, do I ever have some good news!! We found out last week that I am going to be going into Advance Training later this month!! I’m so excited. I’ve been working really, really hard on all the skills...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey PADS Pups!! Wow – so what a month that was!! Do those hoomans know how to party or what??!! It seemed like it was non-stop dinners and parties and events. And they all seemed to include food (with some special frozen kong treats for me) and wine (which my...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey PADS Village. Did you see the snow out there last week?? How amazing was that? I think I remember snow from when my hooman and I were in Ontario last year – but I’m still going to act like it’s the first time I’ve seen it. My hooman let me...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey PADS Village!!! So is anyone else getting confused about what’s happening in the mornings these days? My hooman used to take me out for a morning walk in the brilliant sunshine. Now we go out and it’s cold and dark. What’s happening? I mean,...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello PADS Village – it’s Dylan II here. So, things are finally starting to cool down around here, which is nice, I guess. Not that I minded too much, but my hooman was getting a little cranky with the hot weather. Good thing he wasn’t with me when I...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey Everyone – it’s PADS puppy Dylan II here!! Okay, so I never thought I would say this, but . . . I think I am ready for summer to be over. Or at least the really hot weather. Lucky for me, I think my hooman feels the same way, which is why we have been...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey PADS Village – I sure hope you are all enjoying summer as much as I am. There’s sooo much to do. And sooo much time to do it. Okay – I’ll admit I’m not a big fan of the heat – I think that’s how I ended up feeling a little...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hey PADS Village – my hooman tells me that it’s time to let you know what I was up to for the month of June. Well, I’m here to tell you that it was a lot of work!! Okay, some fun too, but a lot of work. You see, my hooman tells me that we need to...
