QARD

03/04/2026

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02/27/2026

I love to see how balanced dogs are being recognized.
You can live with your working dog and keep the grit.
It’s what we strive for and it’s amazing to see it getting more popular

02/27/2026

Sweet charlotte
This goofy little bean is basically a cat she’s just shaped like a dog.

She is a princess!! Loves her fuzzy blankets and wants the best seat in the house.
Charlotte has very low food motivation but for praise and a toy this girl will work hard!!
(My preference in disposition for sure!)

Charlotte is working on her basic commands but has caught on super quick she just doesn’t much care for training with treats.
This sweet little girl will not get very big. But man does she make up for it with personality and heart.

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02/27/2026

Adoptable announcement!!
Meet Kevin.
This jet black little angel is a blast from the past!
This is Frankie and buzz’s brother.
Kevin is an amazing little man
Easy going and confident he absolutely loves playing fetch
Kevin has caught on amazing to training with his own goofy big dog style.
Has sit
Sort of lie down. -in progress
Kennel/place.
Patience for dinner.
He walks on leash fairly well. Still a bit bouncy but won’t drag you along.
Like his brothers I would love to boast about recall but that would imply he ever leaves your side 🤣
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For adoption!

02/24/2026

I’m often asked why I don’t advertise my fosters right away.

The reason is simple: I believe in foundation first.

Before any foster is posted publicly, they go through intentional foundation training. That means I take the time to build the basics that set them up for lifelong success, not just a quick placement.

Foundation training in my program includes:

• Crate training
• “Place” command
• Structured leash work
• Basic engagement and recall foundations
• Exposure to new environments
• Manners inside the home
• Calmness around other dogs
• Handling exercises (ears, paws, grooming prep)

This stage is not rushed. It’s where confidence is built, boundaries are established, and clarity replaces chaos.

When I finally post a foster, it’s because they are ready. Ready to transition smoothly. Ready to succeed. Ready to be more than just “cute.”

I don’t move dogs fast. I move them prepared.

The right home is worth the wait.

02/15/2026

Ok so a bit of a fan girl post.
I have had Rocco at the office for a few days.
I’ll be honest.
It’s easy to forget how good your good dogs are when you’re focused on training.
When they are already doing and acting the right way. It’s easy to become accustomed and forget it’s happening.
Rocco since a puppy has been a quiet dog.
It’s the only command we have never been able to teach,is speak.
So barking has never been a problem.
New people? This polite man has been taught since day one.
Greeting is a privilege, and an introduction.
Rocco is extremely gentle and loves to sit and stare awkwardly until you come to say hi. But he understands he’s not aloud to go to you.
Place or tuck.
Exploring and being nosey is not an option sometimes and Rocco has such an amazing grasp of situational skills.
Tethered for my own sake and mind. He never once tested it understanding the place to be was where I put him.
He also enjoyed napping under the desk for prolonged hours. Quiet peaceful and dark? Yep!!

So today. Let’s appreciate the training. The good dispositions.
The things that make life with your dogs peaceful and positive.

02/15/2026

Talk about such a sweet boy.
Mike is an angel.
He loves to train and stay with his person And be part of adventures.
Mike has some serious FOMO but if given the chance will settle beautifully in his kennel.
He is house trained.
Has sit,lie down, touch.
Has started heel and weavinf between leg
Walks on a leash, working on loose leash but doesn’t drag.

When exposing mike to other species. We discovered mike somersaults to introduce himself.

Mike gets along with everyone. Our pack of mixed personalities
He has been exposed to cats, he’s a bit awkward but harmless.
Has been exposed to horses and a donkey and can say he’s not a fan!
He is happy to give them their space if they give him his.

Mike is highly food motivated but has a great leave it.
His manners are incredible.
His little puppy brain is eager to please.

02/15/2026

🐾 Meet Mikey 🐾

We’ve had Mikey with us for a few days now, and he’s already made himself right at home.

We believe he’s a Black Lab × Border Collie mix, around 5 months old, and he is the perfect blend of brains and bounce.

Mikey is:
• Super sweet
• Incredibly goofy
• Curious about everything
• Always ready to make you laugh

He has that happy, wiggly energy that fills a room, but he’s also settling nicely into routine. We’re focusing on structure, kennel hygiene, confidence building, and all the foundational skills that set our fosters up for long-term success.

At this age, everything is a learning opportunity. New sounds, new people, new expectations. And Mikey is taking it all in with bright eyes and a wagging tail.

We’ll continue getting to know him over the next little while as we fine tune what type of home will help him thrive. For now, we’re just enjoying his silly personality and watching him grow more confident each day.

Welcome to the QARD crew, Mikey 💛

02/12/2026

Training continued.
All commands should have two counterparts
Come here-back up.
Lie down-hop up
Stay- free
 This creates release in your commands.
Every time you use a command, you’re asking something from your dog brain. If you are always taking attention, eventually people have none left.
Have you ever seen at the end of a training session where the dogs’s brain is just fried?
Doing basics even seems like pulling teeth.
The dog hasn’t had any release, but you’ve asked and asked and asked for things. But for the dog brain, you’ve taken a step up every time from the first command instead of releasing.

Creating a counterpart for a release to your commands can ensure your dog doesn’t get bored during training or during an ask.
I teach my dogs that what I’ve asked is concrete until I release. I don’t ask for a stay they should be expected to stay in what I asked until I release them.
But if I don’t create a release, they get bored and decide for themselves when they are done.
 Comment with your command and releases are

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

Training commands.
When I train leave it, it comes in two parts
Creating a command that only is negative connotations can create a sneaky dog.
Leave it should only ever be used for things. A dog is not allowed to have. But it’s a hard one to create because you’re making a command that’s negative kind of like stop or no.

I prefer to train my leave it with a “what’s that”
This command means out or drop it until I say you can have it or you can leave it.

By creating a middle step and sometimes allowing the dog to have the object I have found, makes a lot more concrete of a command. In their brain, they may be allowed to still have it so they’re more willing to offer a pause.

I made sure to use “ what’s that” even if I recognize the object and the dog is allowed to have it. So that there is release and positive at some point.
If I kindly ask to view the object in the dog knows there’s a potential they may be allowed to keep it. They don’t tend to become sneakier or as we’ve all seen it a dog will eat the unknown object faster
By making this a 50-50 positive or negative command, you have much more reliability when it is something you want the dog to leave alone.