Tuscan I February 2019

Tuscan I February 2019

After careful consideration, TUSCAN has been released from assistance dog training. Tuscan loves his people so much that he struggles being separated from them. During his time in advanced training, he has shown us that he would excel in a VIP environment. He is...
Tuscan I January 2019

Tuscan I January 2019

TUSCAN had a fun month! He got to tag along when Don and his wife traveled to Arizona for a few weeks. He enjoyed the warmer weather and had some nice naps in the sunshine. When he wasn’t basking in the sun, Tuscan worked on his obedience and leash manners in lots of...
Tuscan I December 2018

Tuscan I December 2018

TUSCAN has had an eventful month. He visited the local EMS station in Sooke and got to meet some of the Paramedics for cuddles and they let him explore the inside of an ambulance. He was on his best behavior, even when they turned on the sirens and lights. He also...
Tuscan I November 2018

Tuscan I November 2018

TUSCAN and Don are getting into a great routine in the quiet Vancouver Island town Sooke. They are spending a lot of time practicing all Tuscan’s obedience cues in all sorts of locations and are making lots of progress. Tuscan is great at walking next to a shopping...
Tuscan I October 2018

Tuscan I October 2018

TUSCAN is enjoying life on Vancouver Island. He is going on tons of field trips and is meeting all kinds of nice people who tell him how pretty he is and give him lots of pets! Recently, Tuscan went to Tofino for a week and worked on dog distraction on McKenzie Beach....
Tuscan I September 2018

Tuscan I September 2018

TUSCAN is a sweet and sensitive boy who is working on getting more comfortable in his new training environment. This affectionate boy is spending time in the office getting to know everyone on campus and is working on sharpening up his obedience and loose leash...

Tuscan | April 2018

Tuscan has been enjoying getting out and about in the nice weather and is enjoying the increase in people to visit outside on this walks! Tuscan has also become a great hiking partner and has great off-leash manners on the trail. He is working nicely on his doorway...
Tuscan | February 2018

Tuscan | February 2018

Tuscan has spent some time with and elderly sitting couple who have cat. he immediately impressed them with his soft gestures and they love sitting him. he has been o the sea wall and to the dog park a bunch. he has also spent some time in the library. he seems to...
Tuscan | October 2017

Tuscan | October 2017

Tuscan had an adventure filled month! He flew to Toronto with us (rocking the Skytrain, Airport, Airplane, and then Train to get to house #1), was a champ visiting multiple different family members including sleeping at our feet during a Thanksgiving with 25 people,...
Tuscan | September 2017

Tuscan | September 2017

Tuscan went to the dentist and the hairdresser with me this month and was a champ! We had some issues with dog and people distraction as he’s such a friendly guy who wants to make friends with everyone, so we continue to be working on that! Submitted By: Laura...
Tuscan | August 2017

Tuscan | August 2017

Tuscan is really working on focus in public spaces. He does have high dog distraction, so he is not allowed to visit with dogs when in cape. Maintaining his focus is key right now. Tuscan continues to be adored in public places as he is a quiet, gentle, loving dog. We...
Tuscan | August 2017

Tuscan | August 2017

Tuscan was a dog in the Pride parade this month and we wouldn’t have been more proud of him! He was very well focused and behaved, boots, boas and all! Submitted By: Laura...
Tuscan | June 2017

Tuscan | June 2017

This month Tuscan went camping, swimming, and hiking (including a trip up the Whistler Gondola, in which he rocked staying in a down the entire time including when the doors opened for a stop at mid-station). In training we are working on the automatic wait across...
Tuscan

Tuscan

Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Tuscan is being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing.  In September, 2018, Tuscan took the next step in his journey and entered...