M&M Assistance Dog Development Program

27/11/2024

What good manners Dasher has

Handsome boy is dark like his dad, curly like his mum and chill like both of them

08/11/2024

Welcome to our Mischevious Reindeer litter!

Milly whelped 10 puppies yesterday. It was a long night and day for her, but in true Milly style, she took it all in her stride.

The last puppy was born 5 hrs after everyone else and was born stillborn.

We now have 9 healthy puppies who we will introduce to you a little later.

All are feeding well and have gained weight.

The colourings of the pups are gorgeous, with some darker golden pups. We can't wait to watch them grow and see if they turn out anything like their Dad Raegen, our red fox labrador.

19/04/2024

Our Blonde Beauties, beautiful golden retriever puppies, are now 6 weeks old.

They are such sweet fluff balls.

Who is yout favourite?

16/04/2024

Loud noises? Who cares

15/04/2024

Good morning Early Learning Program teams,

As you are all receiving your puppies or have already done so, I wanted to touch base on a few important matters regarding their training.

Firstly, I want to emphasize the significance of crate training from the moment your puppies arrive home. Although it may be challenging initially, it is crucial for their development. Delaying crate training or allowing your dog to sleep elsewhere can make the process more difficult and prolonged. Serena has already initiated crate training with the puppies, so please continue this practice consistently.

Additionally, during the first week, you will have access to training videos to assist you. Please utilize your roster one to begin training. This roster will guide you through the initial two weeks, after which you will receive further instructions. It's essential not to skip ahead in the training program. We want to ensure that your dogs master each skill before progressing to the next stage. Moving ahead prematurely may hinder your dog's success, and the course may mark you as finished, locking you out.

Thank you for your attention to these important details. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you, Taylor

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13/04/2024

Our dear pumpkin 🥰🥰 what a sweet boy. He has wrapped himself around me like a kitten. He is such a smoocher, like his mum Choco and Dad Max.

Pumpkin is from our Sweet as Pie litter, our first purebred Labrador Retriever litter. We are beyond proud of how blueberry, pumpkin, and Apple have developed through the course of our breeding program. We can't wait to watch them grow and learn as they (Blueberry and Pumpkin) train to be assistance dogs.

We will miss this fella dearly 😢 he is off to help his human as an assistance dog in training. We know he will bring lots of joy and love to his new family 🥰

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12/04/2024

Apple goes home this morning

We are so excited that he is staying local and will be a regular visitor at the Maitland hospital Chapel Wing

06/04/2024

Sometimes taking your assistance dog in training / assistance dog can feel overwhelming. Today was this day for me. 10 puppies and hundreds of people, I thought I couldn't take moon.

But then I realised I couldn't NOT take Moon. And boy am I glad I did. He was my safe place. Always checking in on me. I move, he moves. When i needed time to myself, I would sit with him and take a breath.

I kept him in a pen purely to give him a safe, calm place away from all the people. I needed that more than him.

I'm sharing this because sometimes it can feel overwhelming or too much but in the end these guys are built to be there for us and help us. We all feel this uncertainty at time.

Everyone here is experiencing similar things, remember we are all always here for you

07/02/2024

Good morning everyone! I hope you're all having a fantastic day. I have some exciting news to share with you. We are thrilled to announce that we are now offering one-on-one sessions in person, and they will be with yours truly! 😁

We understand the importance of personalized attention and tailored experiences, which is why we've decided to introduce this new offering. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with me and receive the dedicated support you need to achieve your goals.

However, I also want to inform you that, starting next month, there will be a slight change to our travel schedule. To ensure that I can give my best to each and every one of you, I will be restricting my travels to two trips per month. This will help me avoid burnout and maintain a consistent routine, so that I can continue to provide exceptional service.

If you're interested in learning more about these one-on-one sessions or have any questions, please feel free to send us an email. I will be more than happy to provide you with all the information you need.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. I'm looking forward to embarking on this new chapter with you and helping you achieve your goals. Have a wonderful day!

🐾 Taylor