Wight Birch Farms and Kennels

10/09/2026

Gunther working in Walmart for the first time he did so good 🥰

10/08/2026

Little lap lamb 🥰. Rye loves to snuggle when taking naps. Garrett is working on one of the cars and Rye came up to investigate then decided it was nap time.

09/09/2026

Striving to be as unbothered as Ulfr is at spirit Halloween. Silly boy just wanted his beef liver 🤣. Drop costume ideas for big man for Halloween this year below or share what your pup will be going as!

09/01/2026

Need to share this to make others aware and keep people and other dogs safe!

This is Athena she is NOT a service dog or a service dog in training. She is to old, over weight with joint issues, has same s*x aggression, resource guarding, and a bite history. She is being handled by her owner Dawn Robin O'Donnell. Dawn knows what she is doing is illegal and apparently just doesn't care. I know this because I met Dawn and Athena back in the fall of 2024 when Dawn hired me to temperament test Athena and work with her on her severe anxiety and issues with being handled for the vet and groomer. I made it very clear that Athena would NEVER meet the legal definition of a service animal however Dawn did get a note for her to be an emotional support animal. Emotional support animals are not allowed in public places under both maine law or federal Americans with disabilities act of 1990. If you see them out in a bout be very wary of Athena. If you are an employee PLEASE ask her the 2 legal questions 1) is this a service animal required because of a disability? 2)what work or tasks has the animal been trained to perform?

If the in training patch is on you can kick her out no matter her answers because in maine you MUST be a specialized service dog trainer to bring an in training dog into public! If Athena is barking, growls, lunging, pulling, or acting up in any way please ask her to leave! You will be protect other real service dogs and the general public!

Dawn frequently goes to Bucksport, Ellsworth, and Brewer for shopping.

08/31/2026

Jd is a mobility service dog in training. the big things he is currently working on are settling and building confidence. in this short clip we were settling for 2 hours while his owner got her nails done. If you want to learn how to teach the engage disengage game let me know!

06/14/2026

Me and Ulfr are at the 207 cards and collectables event in Fairfield today fundraising and helping a friend. Come visit us and see the adorable plushies!

05/20/2026

After a freak accident on Saturday Lilo is no longer with me. It has been a very hard year I have lost 3 dogs in the past year. Ulfr will now be working with me full time with Obi filling in once in a while as mr.old mans is missing working. Lilo is now laying next to my Hallie girl. they are both missed so much.

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05/07/2026

Let's talk about something controversial. This is Lilo, she is not yet fixed as we are waiting for maturity to spay for health reasons. This means she still has heat cycles until her spay appointment. When you are considering a service dog this is one of the things not talked about a lot, male or female? I always personally choose females because I just bond with them better. However that comes at a cost which is how to deal with heat cycles? I have a few options I can
1) Leave her home and use other coping mechanisms or use a back up service dog (namely ulfr)
2) I can limit where I work her based on how she is handling her heat or chances of running into intact males.
3) I can continue to work her wearing a diaper and take extra precautions to keep her clean and sanitary.

It's a lot to consider. My choice will change based on where she is in her heat, who may be around, and how she is feeling through her heat. Is she comfortable? Listening? Capable? For Lilo the answer to all of those today was yes, So Lilo went with us for a quick lunch date and to stop at the bank. Many handlers will opt to leave their in season dog at home and that is valid and okay! A service dog is a tool that can be so beneficial but it shouldn't be your only tool in your tool box to manage your disability. Legally there is no requirement to spay or neuter your service dog and many times people will assume an intact dog is fake. That couldn't be farther from the truth. Just like everything in life this topic is nuanced. If you have questions or want to share your opinion please drop it in the comments. Here is to Lilo my hard work girl!

05/04/2026

💥6 dog owners needed💥

Looking for 6 doggie parents who want to stop leash pulling in just 1 or 2 sessions with their pup! We are working on a project and need 6 clients who want results and an enjoyable walk with their pup in just 1 session. This will be a positive reinforcement opportunity using just a martingale and leash. If you are interested please reach out today! The first 6 pups to be signed up will get a large discount on the sessions. By the end your pup will heel like a service dog!

05/01/2026

Suzie enjoying some snuggles and kisses while I was trying to work. I always have time to give scratches though ❤️ we are hoping to host a lamb cuddling event in the next few weeks if you would like to book feel free to message me!