Sherbert Service Dogs

18/07/2025

Happy FIRST birthday to Hudson, and the River litter from ! 🦮 It's crazy to believe how quickly time has gone by. Hudson got a shiny new Jolly Egg from his puppy raiser , and is spending time cuddling with his person ❤️‍🩹

He is a spunky, independent, cuddly and super smart guy, I can't wait to see what else him and his handler achieve this year, and work together towards being a fully trained service dog! Happy birthday Jordan, Hudson, Trinity, Nike, and Zambezi!

Photos 2 & 4 by the talented 📸

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Photo 1) Hudson, a cream poodle lays on a brown laminate floor. He looks up to the camera and sticks his tongue out.

Photo 2) Hudson is a small puppy, he is laying in a grassy field and looks to the camera. He wears a too big teal service dog vest.

Photo 3) Hudson sits on a driveway, and looks to the camera. His face is fuzzy and he looks to be "smiling"

Photo 4) Hudson is a small puppy, he lays in the grass in front of some pink flowers. He looks up to the left of the frame.

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02/07/2025

Trick training is a great way to provide low impact games for your dog & bond with them 🐕

SDiT Bucky is demonstrating working with his handler to learn "hands" aka a paw target on the bowl. This is a fun skill that also has many uses, such as:

🐾 Posing on objects for photos

🐾 Climbing on new strange surfaces

🐾 The first step for pivot training

🐾 Targeting paws for fitness exercises (stretches)

And as a bonus, you can earn trick titles while doing so, from the comfort of your home! I've done trick training with all my dogs, and it's enjoyable learning together, and getting creative trying to teach skills. Some of my favourite skills I've done are "leg weaves" and "2-on/2-off pull back on (pull front feet onto platform)"

What's your favourite trick you've taught your dog?

Accessibility:
Photo 1) Bucky, a small black poodle in a short trim stands with his front paws on a metal bowl. He looks up to his handler who wears all black.

Video 1) Bucky stands his front paws on a small metal bowl, and climbs off. He is lured back onto the bowl by his handler.

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30/06/2025

Good things take time to grow, is our mission statement at Sherbert Service Dogs 🩵🐕‍🦺 we have spent the last 7 or so weeks with and his human Shantal with some training to help my schooling.

While starting my search for new dogs to work alongside in my case studies, I knew my friend had been struggling and offered to assist, which she graciously accepted.
Hades is a fantastic service dog and Shantal has worked hard against all odds to help him have a happy and helpful career. Along the way, Hades began to struggle with his confidence and developed some on leash based reactivity.

Over our time together I shared what I saw in conflict Hades presented within himself, his body language, safety handling measures, and exposing him to neutral dogs before adding random dogs in today's session. In our last two sessions we added some light public access after his cape break, and saw 6+ different dogs. Hades did notice them and was more alert, however he didn't react, and Shantal noted he took treats softly, redirected his attention and was able to follow through with tasks! 🐕‍🦺

While my work is almost done, training is a lifelong journey, and what they learn from our time will stay with them as strategies to be successful long term--the ultimate goal of training 🩵

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Photo 1) Hades, a large brown/black dog pulls his handler's wheelchair on a sidewalk. They move towards the camera.

Video 1) Hades and his handler are crossing the street, in the distance is a white dog, and people passing them. Hades looks ahead, but refocuses and takes food from his handler.

Photo 2) Hades walks next to his handler. He wears a black and pink mobility harness, he looks to be "smiling"

Video 2) Hades lays down on a bus surrounded by people and a wheelchair. He wears a black and pink harness, and maroon vest

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20/06/2025

Dayschool for these super summer students! 🐕‍🦺
SDiT Charlie, Athena and Dudley got some practice on their skills in some new environments today. We worked on..

🎒: focus around other dogs
🎒: refining loose leash walking to be a tighter heel
🎒: leave it with floor snacks
🎒: load and unload manners
🎒: settling
🎒: sit & stay

We visited Rona, a drive through, (as you can see by the bandanas!), and Marks Work Wearhouse for these skills 👏

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Photo 1) Athena, a small black poodle sits on a sidewalk next to a grey wall. She looks up to the right of the frame, and is sitting. She wears a red/black service vest, and a light brown and green bandana.

Photo 2) Charlie, a red/white cavalier spaniel sits on a sidewalk next to a grey wall. He is looking to the camera and his mouth looks to be "smiling". He wears a teal service dog vest.

Photo 3) Dudley, a chocolate labrador puppy sits in a navy blue wagon in a parking lot with bushes behind him. He looks to the camera and "smiles". He wears a teal vest, orange leash and harness, and light brown and green bandana.

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19/06/2025

You've probably seen this gal on our stories, she is a WICKED SMART, active, AND looking for a home to call her own!

Zoe has excelled in her training, and like her breeder mentions, would love an active family, and one who can commit to consistent training and guiding her 🐕‍🦺

Looking for an older puppy? Zoey may be looking for you... 💓

Are you an active individual/family looking to add a good natured, well bred dog? Do you enjoy teaching a dog and encouraging them to use their innate abilities or the thrill of competition? Want a super fun dog who can learn quickly and is willing to perform? Meet Zoey!

We've updated our website to include all the details on this loveable girlie who's looking for her new family. Find out more here: https://www.pureheartspaniels.com/our-puppies

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15/06/2025

Just two good pups at community day 🐕‍🦺
Service dog in training Dudley and service dog Albert got to support their community and get some training in to boot! We went at the beginning of the morning and got to listen to music, watch the zipline, do some shopping in the small business space, and get the pups used to big crowds and lots of sights, sounds and smells!

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Photo 1) Dudley, a chocolate labrador puppy sits in a navy blue wagon. He wears a blue/teal vest, and looks to the right of the camera. Behind him is a park with tents.

Photo 2) Albert, a large black poodle sits on a sidewalk in front of a park with tents. He wears a rainbow harness, and blue/teal vest. He is looking at the camera.

Video 1) a video with a teal border, shows Dudley riding in his wagon behind Albert as they walk along a sidewalk. Dudley looks around him, and Albert focuses on his handler.

Video 2) Albert sits and is watching people pass. Dudley is in front of him with his wagon, watching people pass.

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13/06/2025

Happy pride!🏳️‍🌈 At Sherbert Service Dogs, we work to create an inclusive space for all, from our four pawed friends, to the amazing people on the other end of the leash!

June is the month you'll most see awareness, but that inclusivity, awareness and wholehearted acceptance and allyship remains year round at SSD. Our clients are seen, their voices heard, and proudly be themselves 🩵

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Photo 1) Athena, a small black standard poodle walks along a rainbow sidewalk. To her side is her trainer Noelle, who wears white star pants and a camo sweater.

Photo 2) Charlie, a red/white cavalier spaniel lays down on a grey sidewalk. He wears a blue/teal service dog in training vest. He is looking up to his trainer. Behind him is a vibrant rainbow crosswalk.

Photo 3) Dudley, a chocolate labrador puppy runs along a rainbow crosswalk. Walking behind him his trainer Noelle

Photo 4) Albert, a black standard poodle trots towards the camera. His mouth is open like he is "smiling", and he is on a rainbow crosswalk. His trainer walks beside him wearing grey pants and a grey hoodie.

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07/06/2025

SSD Albert went to the event for some pawesome shopping and making new friends 🌞🎉

Proceeds of this event go towards Loveabull Rescue Society , so shopping for a good cause! ⭐

And this was a great training space with lots of people, mascots, treats, dogs, ferrets, and activity! While Albert was excited, he had good leash manners, focus and sat nicely for some snackies!

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Photo 1) Albert, a black poodle in a short sporty trim sits in a garden bed in front of a grey pet store with large windows. He wears a blue harness, and blue vest that reads "in training" on the side. His mouth is open like he is "smiling"

Photo 2) the camera looks down to Albert, he looks up at the camera with his mouth slightly open. He sits on a brown laminate flooring in a pet food store. He wears a blue harness, and blue vest that reads "in training" on the side.

Photo 3) a close up of Albert's nose at a wide angle. His nose looks disproportionately long, and his mouth is open like he is "smiling"

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19/05/2025

There's a new kid on the block, and that's Dudley! 🎉🤎

Dudley was red boy from and is our newest started service dog in the program! (He is spoken for)

You can follow him at .days for all his adventures training to be a super service dog 🐕‍🦺

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Photo 1) Dudley; a chocolate Labrador puppy jumps at the camera with both paws. He wears an orange harness, red collar and a blue/green bowtie.

Photo 2) Dudley walks towards the camera. He drags a pink and blue leash behind him.

Photo 3) a large black lab sniffs a small chocolate lab in a navy blue stroller.

Photo 4) Dudley, a chocolate Labrador sits in a navy blue stroller. He is chewing an orange leash. He wears a teal service puppy vest.

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