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08/22/2026

Pluto is going home today!

After discovering that Pluto was nervous around bikes, scooters, and most personal motorized vehicles, I took him down to the Riverfront to work through some of those distractions. He did great, and while we were there, we happened to come across this little music event in the park. Pluto was completely comfortable rolling around in the grass with people gathered all around him. He’s done great with his public outings and has made some seriously good progress while he’s been here.

If you know someone who may be interested in adopting him, please have them DM me.

I’m intentionally not sharing Pluto’s full backstory because he doesn’t need someone to hear his story and feel talked into adopting him out of emotion. I believe this is a big part of why we see such a high return rate in the adoption world. We need to be level headed when going into an adoption and focus on what the individual dog actually needs, not just how badly we want to save them.

The right home for Pluto will be one that provides patience, structure, consistency, and strong leadership. His adopter will need to be willing to put in the work and continue giving him the guidance he needs to be successful. I will be providing free training to his adopter, and I strongly encourage them to take advantage of it. I want to make sure they understand how to work with Pluto and have the tools they need to continue his progress at home.

He’s an awesome guy, and I really hope we can find him the home he deserves!

I always stop to help a turtle across the road, but this case was a little different.We get quite a few turtles travelin...
08/17/2026

I always stop to help a turtle across the road, but this case was a little different.

We get quite a few turtles traveling through our yard every year, but this particular girl had been hanging around the same area for the better part of a week. It was almost like she wanted to be noticed. 😂 When I finally saw her extend her head, I realized why. She had what looked like two large abscesses on either side of her head, which was essentially a double ear infection, or aural abscesses. These aural abscesses aren’t just a cosmetic issue. They can be extremely painful, make it difficult or even impossible for a turtle to eat, and if left untreated can lead to serious complications and even be fatal.

We were able to find a local wildlife rehab that could take her in, and shortly after arriving, she had surgery to clear up the infections. They kept her for a couple of weeks to recover, and eventually we got the call that she was ready to come home. So today, we got to release her right back where we found her! We’re just happy we were able to get her the help she needed and give her a chance to recover and return home. Hopefully, she’s back to living her best turtle life!

And of course, huge thanks to the wildlife rehabbers who took care of this girl and do this kind of work every day. I’m just happy we could play a small part in getting her healed up and taken care of.

🖤HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAZE!!!🖤12 years of being the best boy and such a special part of our family. Watching you grow into th...
08/15/2026

🖤HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAZE!!!🖤

12 years of being the best boy and such a special part of our family. Watching you grow into the wise old soul you are today has been so bittersweet!
You’ve been there for so many chapters of our family, and we’re so lucky to have you. Here’s to many more treats, adventures, and lots of love!

Official welcome to Oliver!Oliver is here for the 2-week Board & Train portion of his Hybrid package. In addition to our...
08/14/2026

Official welcome to Oliver!

Oliver is here for the 2-week Board & Train portion of his Hybrid package. In addition to our basic foundational obedience, we’ll be working through some leash reactivity and continuing his introduction to E-Collar training.

Happy to have him here, and we’re looking forward to seeing how much progress he makes over the next two weeks!

Out and about with Mr. Pluto today! Today we prioritized minimizing fixation, lots of counterconditioning and rewards wh...
08/11/2026

Out and about with Mr. Pluto today!

Today we prioritized minimizing fixation, lots of counterconditioning and rewards when noticing new people, maintaining good leash manners, and keeping a calm, respectful demeanor. His obedience work was quite decent, too!

Just the first of many trips out for this guy. Lots of exposure, lots of practice, and lots of opportunities to build confidence and make good choices in the real world.

It was great having Annabelle back for the weekend! We ran in some other dogs as well while at tractor supply and Cabela...
08/10/2026

It was great having Annabelle back for the weekend! We ran in some other dogs as well while at tractor supply and Cabela’s, she did a great job altogether! So proud of her, especially at her age!

08/09/2026

This is one of the things I love about having our Board & Train graduates back for a stay. When I work with them, dogs tell me a lot! Their enthusiasm, engagement, responsiveness, and overall attitude during training give me a pretty good picture of how consistently the work is being maintained at home. When owners are putting in the work and staying consistent, it shows! And when the training has started to slip, that usually shows too.

Our “Structured Boarding” service gives me a great opportunity to check in on their progress, reinforce the training, catch any areas that may need a little extra attention, and give owners some tips for moving forward. And just as importantly, they get to have a fun, enriching, and productive stay while they’re here.

I love seeing how much these dogs remember, how much they’ve progressed (or regressed) and how excited they are to get back to work!

It was great having alumni Tillie & Annabelle for structured boarding this weekend! Both dogs have struggled with reacti...
08/09/2026

It was great having alumni Tillie & Annabelle for structured boarding this weekend! Both dogs have struggled with reactivity, it’s great to see how much training and structure can help.

Meet Pluto the pittie mix who is here with us for a 4-week behavior modification program. His journey hasn’t been an eas...
07/30/2026

Meet Pluto the pittie mix who is here with us for a 4-week behavior modification program. His journey hasn’t been an easy one; he has been adopted out and returned multiple times due to the challenges surrounding his behavior.

Pluto is a strong, powerful dog who struggles with reactivity. He lunges, has attempted to bite, and has had aggression issues with other dogs. These are serious behaviors that require structure, consistency, and a dedicated plan.

We don’t typically love doing traditional board & trains for foster dogs because the hardest part is often what happens after they go home: the follow-through, consistency, and continued training are what truly create lasting change. But for Pluto, this is an opportunity to address the behaviors that have stood in the way of him finding success.

Over the next four weeks, we’ll be focusing on building communication, improving impulse control, teaching better coping skills, and helping Pluto make better choices in challenging situations.

This is Pluto’s chance. We’re excited to be part of his journey and hope to help set him up for a future where he can thrive!

Kira’s midway yesterday was awesome! She’s made great progress so far, and now we’re taking her training to the next lev...
07/22/2026

Kira’s midway yesterday was awesome! She’s made great progress so far, and now we’re taking her training to the next level. This week, we’re starting field trips to put her skills to the test in the real world and help build confidence in new environments. We can’t wait to see her continue to grow!

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