Virgil is currently with his adult raiser. He has started University and goes to NSD for training 5 days a week. When not at NSD, he learns how to settle, cuddle and continue to be a welcomed member of the community. This training will help prepare him to be matched with his client.
All of the training and care provided to each dog would not be possible without the support of generous volunteers and donors.
Breed: Lab x Golden Retriever
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: July 24, 2022
Sire: JLAD Booker
Dam: NEADS Lexi
Litter: ABC
Sponsor: Named in memory of ‘Virgil’ – a Havanese with a ‘pea-sized’ brain but a big heart – affectionate and bashful – our ‘angel’ on earth – deeply missed by Eric and Bree.
Volunteer Team: Dave Clarke, Robert & Lisa Hurley, Emily Hedge
October 2022
Virgil is an energetic, happy, and smart boy who loves to have a good play, do some training, and enjoy a nap!
January 2023
Virgil is a sweet dog who is wonderful with Children and finds companionship in other dogs. He enjoys going to stores such as home Depot, and Canadian Tire and will also join the office for work. He is walking well with his gentle leader and transferring those skills to loose leash without the gentle leader. He is a calm and caring dog.
May 2023
NSD Virgil is a very sweet boy. He has a wonderful personality and is great with kids. He joins his raisers at work, at various stores and outings. He is currently working on staying better focused while outside with the new smells and sights now that springtime has sprung. He is continuously learning and growing. He is an absolute pleasure.
August 2023
Virgil is a calm and curious dog. He is always willing to learn. He is working on focusing better in busy environments such as parks.
October 2023
Virgil is settling in to his new environment well. He has daily outings and joins me at work (he’s the VP of snoozing and snuggling). He has become close friends with my cats. We are currently working on attentive walks with flat collar and settling when meeting new people.
Training Update - December 2023
Virgil has been actively learning at University. They have been learning resiliency with their basic obedience; settling in the kennel, heeling, food refusal and dog distraction. They have also been working hard and learning expectations with handler transfers. The training team is excited to continue to build on these excellent foundation behaviours, by helping Virgil transfer these skills into the community.
Virgil was the first learner to master chin! He has been nicknamed ‘happy feet’ as he always comes off his bed prancing and ready to work.
