Custom Canines Service Dog Academy

10/14/2026

🍂 West Coast Wednesday: Fall Fun! 🎃

Our Custom Canines West Coast crew has been getting into the fall spirit with some pumpkin patch adventures!

Darby, Beacon, Noel, Otto, Porsche, Tracker, Hank, and Lobo have been enjoying all the sights, smells, and excitement of the season! From posing for adorable fall photos to exploring pumpkin patches and practicing their skills around plenty of distractions, these pups are making the most of spooky season!

Outings like these are a great opportunity for our service dogs and dogs in training to build confidence, practice their skills, and enjoy new experiences alongside their handlers.

A little fall fun, some valuable training opportunities, and lots of happy pups. What more could we ask for! 🐾

10/13/2026

🐾 FOUR WEEKS OF PUPPY CUTENESS! 🐾

Mama Louise’s little crew is growing up SO fast! At four weeks old, these 9 fluffy little potatoes have officially started eating soft food, playing with each other, and showing off their adorable personalities!

Every day brings something new, and we’re loving every second of watching them grow. Mama Louise is doing wonderful and couldn’t be prouder of her babies! ❤️

Now for the important question… which little face stole your heart? 🩷🐶

10/10/2026

Sometimes, the smallest moments leave the biggest impact.

On Badger Honor Flight’s Mission 68, Custom Canines Service Dog Stormy and her handler, Sam, had the incredible honor of serving as the flight’s Chief Happiness Officer! 🐾

Custom Canines is proud to send a service dog and handler on every Badger Honor Flight, offering companionship, support, and a little extra love to the Veterans throughout their journey.

From sharing smiles and welcoming gentle pets to simply being there when a little extra comfort was needed, Stormy took her role to heart. Whether it was a wagging tail, a soft nudge, or a quiet paw to lean on, she reminded us that sometimes the most meaningful support doesn’t require words.

Mission 68 was filled with powerful moments, heartfelt connections, and memories that will stay with us for a long time. We are incredibly grateful to Badger Honor Flight for allowing us to be part of such a special experience honoring those who have given so much.

And to Stormy and Sam, thank you for representing Custom Canines and reminding us just how much of a difference four paws and a loving heart can make. ❤️🇺🇸

Badger Honor Flight!

10/08/2026

💚💛 A Big Thank You to the Green Bay Packers Foundation! 🐾

We have some exciting news to share! Custom Canines is incredibly honored to have been selected as a recipient of a $3,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of their 2026 annual grant cycle!

This generous funding will support our Heroes For Heroes Program, helping us continue our mission of providing life-changing service dogs to Veterans and First Responders at no cost to them. 🇺🇸

Every partnership and act of generosity brings us one step closer to changing another life, one service dog at a time.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Green Bay Packers Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in the heroes who have given so much to our communities and country.

We are so grateful for your support! 💚💛

Packers Outreach

10/07/2026

West Coast Wednesday 🐾
We’re kicking off a new series highlighting what our incredible Custom Canines West Coast teams have been up to!

Recently, our West Coast crew visited the traveling Vietnam Wall in Big Bear, California, where they had the opportunity to pay their respects alongside their service dogs. 🇺🇸

The day was made even more special as we celebrated Kevin & Buck, who are officially certified as a working service dog team! We are so proud of everything these two have accomplished together. And we have to say, Buck looks pretty official in his new Custom Canines vest! ❤️🐾

It was a meaningful day of remembrance, connection, and celebrating another incredible partnership.
Congratulations, Kevin & Buck!

We can’t wait to share more from our West Coast teams each Wednesday! ❤️🤍💙

10/06/2026

🐾 Week 3 Pup-Date: Hello, World!
It’s officially Week 3 for Louise’s Little Heroes, and wow… so much has changed in just three short weeks!

Their eyes and ears are finally open, and they’re starting to discover the big world around them. They’re finding their legs, learning how to play with each other, and they’ve definitely discovered their voices! From tiny little noises to some surprisingly impressive howls, these babies have a lot to say! 💕

Their tiny teeth are starting to poke through too, which means we’re heading into another exciting week of firsts! We’ll begin introducing soft food and starting the early stages of litter training this week.

And we can’t forget about Mama Louise. ❤️ She continues to be such a caring and attentive mama. She keeps all nine of her babies clean, comfortable, and very well cared for. Being a mama is tiring work, especially as these little ones get busier by the day, but she is doing such an amazing job!

Now that their personalities are starting to come out, we want to know… do you have a favorite pup yet? 👀 Tell us which color you’re rooting for in the comments!

Happy 3 weeks, Little Heroes! 🐾

10/05/2026

🇺🇸 A New Chapter for Tim & Jack 🐾

Veteran Tim has a new partner by his side, and his name is Jack. ❤️🤍💙

In just a short time together, Tim and Jack have already formed an incredible bond. Stepping into his new role with confidence and devotion, Jack is showing just how special this partnership is going to be.

This placement was generously sponsored by American Warrior Initiative, with the incredible support of Fairway Home Mortgage. We are so grateful for their commitment to our nation’s Veterans and for helping make partnerships like this possible.

His name carries a special meaning, too. Carole Benson sponsored the name Jack in honor of her father, Jack, who was a Veteran. Now, his name continues to carry a legacy of service as this new journey with Tim begins. 🇺🇸

A huge part of this journey belongs to Jack’s wonderful puppy raisers, Susan and Scott. They lovingly raised, trained, and prepared him for this moment. Their countless hours of dedication helped shape him into the incredible service dog he is today and gave this new team a strong foundation for their future together.

The journey to becoming a service dog may be complete, but Tim and Jack’s journey together is just beginning. 💙

Please join us in celebrating Tim & Jack and wishing this incredible new team many years of partnership, adventures, and memories together! 🐾🇺🇸

American Warrior Initiative Fairway Home Mortgage

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

We’re so excited to see Paws & Pours featured on WMTV 15 News! 🐾

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/02/fundraiser-dane-county-support-service-dogs-veterans-first-responders/

A special shoutout to Custom Canines team Larry & Winnie for sharing their story and showing the incredible impact a service dog can have.

We hope to see everyone TOMORROW! There’s still time to grab your tickets and join us! 🎟️

👉 https://givebutter.com/c/paws-pours-2026

The annual “Paws & Pours” event takes place this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at J. Henry & Sons Distillery in Dane.