Mountain Bound K9

08/14/2024

Alaska keeping rehabs clean with 💪🏻
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08/02/2024

07/18/2024

Puppies available to the right homes💜

07/10/2024

Puppies still available to the right homes! Feel free to share🥰

06/25/2024

Our second litter of puppies are available to the right families! DM if interested ✨💪🏻

05/28/2024

When I was a little girl I dreamed of working with animals. My dream like many people in this field started with being a veterinarian. I went into college to become a tech and I did just that, became licensed and quickly realized that it wasn’t for me. While in college, I got to work under retired police K9 handlers who I admired immensely. It was then, I realized where I belonged. While becoming a police officer wasn’t what I was aiming for, I really wanted to work alongside a K9.
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Fast forward after many years of training with pets, I was lucky enough to meet some really amazing people that helped me get where I am today.. and to those people I am so grateful. Working as a K9 contractor allows me to do what I love… not only that, but with my own dogs who I’ve learned with, have grown with, have watched flourish into the partners I dreamed of 10 years ago.
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Working at West Point over the past year, especially the past few months has only made my love for detection even stronger and truthfully it’s where my passion flows. While Alaska is my only certified partner at the moment, big things are coming for little Miss Stevie - we have put in countless hours since she was just 8 weeks old preparing for whats to come and I couldn’t be more excited.
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Just popping on here to say, I LOVE my job. It is the one thing that I could never get tired of.

05/09/2024

Odin🧡🍊
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Everyone officially meet Odin, formally known as the orange collar puppy from Elroy X Alaska’s first litter! This guy is here for our 4 week program and is about half way through and totally killing it.
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His owners are actually the same people who own my former B/T Rocky. If you followed me a few years back or check out the highlight on Rocky’s training, you would know how full circle it is to have one of the puppies I bred go to his family. We always said that my dogs made a huge difference in Rocky’s behavior and if I ever bred them, they would love to have a mini version of El and Alaska to continue being Rocky’s support. Now here we are, 3 years later and I am here to help Odin bring to light his best self for his owners and Rocky man🥰
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Odin is a machine for which has made his training so fun. He loves to work for his handler. His owners wanted us to focus on his impulse control, off leash reliability and being able to walk nicely with another dog through busy city environments. Each day Odin works to improve and has proven himself to be super biddable. I’m really enjoying this guy and loving to see what my two produced in a dog!

05/08/2024

Happy Working Dog Wednesday from the West Point girlies💪🏻
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04/28/2024

REPEAT BREEDING ANNOUNCEMENT‼️‼️
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Sire: Blackfoot’s Elroy Milan
Dam: Southern Oak’s Alaskas Apricity
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Climbing Stone Labradors is officially breeding this pair again after such a successful 1st litter. Their first litter has proven to be extremely well rounded, biddable dogs who have gone off to be successful not only in pet homes but in working positions. We expect this next litter to be just the same - confident, friendly, wonderful for an active pet home or working homes varying from scent detection to hunting.
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Both parents are AKC registered, have health clearances for hips, elbows, eyes and are clear of genetically predisposed diseases.
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If all goes well, puppies will be born at the beginning of July and go home at 8 weeks old (~beginning of September).
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These puppies are for purchase, not adoption. They will be microchipped, temperment tested, have first round of vaccines and have extensive socialization all before going to their forever homes.
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If you are interested in learning more, check out our highlight from the first litter. Feel free to reach out to us via DM or for a puppy application email us at:
[email protected]
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Stay tuned for updates on puppies from the first breeding of these two!

04/15/2024

K9 Alaska & K9 Stevie reporting for duty🎖️
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Alaska and I have been hard at work helping out at West Point the past month. It’s been great to put all our training to work. It also presents lots of opportunity to train Stevie in various novel environments! Looking forward to the day where I can work both of these girls here🥹🤞🏻

03/08/2024

DUDLEY☘️💚
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Meet Dudley, MBK9’s current board and train! This 1 year old Golden Retriever is as sweet as can be. He arrived quite nervous - not exactly an “adventurer”. He has lived his 1st year mostly in his home and yard which has caused some lack in experience out in the real world. Due to this, he is apprehensive and confused when put in unfamiliar situations. However, being that he is so young I have made it a priority to help him get over his fears and live his best life.
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While Dudlet may be nervous, he is curious and impressionable - in a good way. He adjustseven if hes a little uneasy at first, he quickly realizes this new adventure and/or task isn’t so bad.. in fact, its pretty fun!
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With this guy, slow is fast! Building him up and bringing him to be the best version of himself is the goal. We are becoming best friends through play and adventurous outings, building trust for the bigger picture. I am starting to see sparks of the brave boy hidden inside and I can’t wait to watch him flourish🌈
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01/21/2024

I call this one, “Labbies at Sunset” 🌅 ❄️

01/10/2024

MAC🩵 & RIGBY💜
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As many of you who follow along know, two puppies I have bred are here this month for a B&T! What a special experience it has been to watch these two be born right into my hands, grow into puppyhood and land right back here with me to continue learning, exploring, growing…
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Mac, formally “teal puppy” was always the more to himself of the bunch. A little less adventurous than the others. He went home with my boyfriends mother in upstate New York to live a laid back, love filled life. As he has grown he’s certainly not quiet anymore - hes super playful, energetic and a fairly high arousal dog with crazy food drive. He loves a short game of fetch and exploring the woods. My goal for him was to make walking on leash easier, off leash reliability and thing and build a more confident boy through experience.
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Rigby aka Riggles, Wigglebee, Rigalicious formerly “purple puppy” is the tiniest of the bunch with the biggest heart. This sweet girl is extremely food and play driven while also pretty “soft”. While her sister Stevie is quite bull headed, this little girl aims to please with all her might. Shes very confident/friendly in new settings, people and dogs. Its been really great watching her take lead and help Mac explore. Like Mac, my goal for her is a nice loose leash walk in busier settings and off leash reliability - she has taken to chase & catch quite quickly too!
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Follow along on for regular adorable puppy pictures 🥰🥹
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12/09/2023

One foggy morning on a mountain somewhere, where pheasants fly🏔️

12/08/2023

Raina🌦️ & Luna🌙

11/06/2023

OLIVE🫒
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Everyone meet MBK9’s latest 4 week Olive! This 1 yr old Hound, Cattle dog mix is full of fun energy. For the average dog owner, without the proper guidance this energy can be displaced which is what has gone on since Olive’s owners adopted her.
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She is from a home with a busy busy family and 1 other older dog who doesn’t exactly match her playful energy. While her owner has given her tons of time to run in the yard or had walkers come when shes at work, Olive still couldn’t seem to cap off her high arousal state. She has been in the habit of herding the other dog and the small children around the house and yard. She certainly pushes her boundaries when she isn’t feeling fulfilled.
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However, dogs like Olive can be the most fun and intelligent if their mind and emotions are in the right place! With a combination of chase and catch, simple hikes, and authority in our relationship - she has become quite an easy dog!
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Shes still got 2 weeks left in her program and we are now working on getting that same cooperation we have when we’re alone, around other dogs too. It is a work in progress but I have no doubt this gal is capable. You can see more of Olive via 🙂 I’m so happy to see her becoming a better version of the dog she always was!
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10/25/2023

Its so easy to get caught up in comparison when working in dog sports.
Truthfully, for a long time I didn’t want to accept the struggles or quirks Elroy had in sports we’ve tried.
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When I first got Elroy I was a very different trainer. I always meant right by him but I trained him to be a chill pet dog… little did I know I would eventually want a wild bird chasing, bomb sniffing boy! While I have always had such high hopes for him, it took swallowing my pride and moving forward while leaving some goals behind for us to truly be in harmony working together.
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He always wants to make me happy but he’s a softer dog who often needs an extra push to believe in himself since he started in sports pretty later on. He’s got the drive but he doesn’t always take well to a stern tone or when hes confused he literally feels like he is disappointing me and wants to avoid the situation.
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But once I stopped handling him like I handle Alaska whose been raised in sports since puppyhood and is a stubborn lunatic, well Elroy flourished. I may not have a beautiful heel while we wait for our birds to drop or a dog who can cast out far distances to hidden birds but I have a dog whose quite literally over joyed to chase birds he saw fall and has a killer nose in tall brush. He has no quit and all I needed to do was accept him for him and change by attitude…. Consider HIS EMOTIONS first and not my selfish pride hoping for a superstar dog.
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My point is, not every dog is going to look like a rockstar when they work whether its in sports, play or every day obedience. But we can make the most of what we got and man I swear, it sure makes things a lot for fun for both sides😇
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09/13/2023

BISBEE🤎🍫
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Everyone meet the doofiest Labrador Retriever, Bisbee. This sweet girl is just under a year old and has lots of go in her. Her owners came to me with goals to conquer basic obedience both on and off leash as well as curbing some impulsive behaviors.
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During her 4 week stay we will be focusing on creating better communication and more authority in her relationships through chase & catch. Additionally, I will be adding much needed rules into her life so that she and her owners can have some more understanding between one another.
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This wild woman is already coming along nicely and I am excited to see how she progresses!
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08/22/2023

Everyone officially meet “Climbing Stone’s Gold Dust Woman” AKA Stevie💫
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Formerly known as little pink collar girl out of Elroy x Alaska’s 1st litter. From the beginning, something about this little girl had drawn me to her. She was the runt, tiny yet still always held her own against her larger siblings. Shes fierce, incredibly brave, bold and has lots of play drive. My possessive little peanut!
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In the world of working dogs, its always a gamble picking a prospect as a puppy. However, with the right genetics they can be guided into what you wish. I have high hopes for this girl to be my first explosives K9 partner one day so we can dedicate our career to that. She will also participate in bird hunting sports like her mama and papa!
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I can’t wait to get started💗
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08/14/2023

This is 8 weeks… ‘til forever✨
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Elroy & Alaska’s first litter has moved onto the next steps, leaving their first home and family for their new lives. Its been a very emotionally draining and bittersweet week. However, no matter how sad I am, it is overpowered by the joy I have knowing each and every one of these babies is already so loved and going on to do amazing things.
This litter was the most beautiful experience for me and opened my eyes to a true passion. I hope to one day be at the point where I strictly breed and work in dog sports. They will always be the most special litter of all, coming from the two dogs who made my life what it is today💛💛 I could go on forever on what they mean to me… but if you’ve followed along with my insta stories this summer, you already know they’re my whole heart🥹🥰

Let me formally introduce everyone to Elroy x Alaska’s litter:
•Georgia (red) with Nick & Leila, this sweet couple’s first dog♥️
•Rigby (purple) with Jamie and Peter, going to a home filled with lots of love💜
•Murphy (green) with my friends Kristin and Greg who will be a golf course dog, flushing geese off the property💚
•Rooster (yellow) with Georgie and Brad of MainTrailDogs, a fellow TWC trainer who will bring him on many many wonderful adventures and is co-owning with me for potential future breeding💛
•Huckleberry (blue) with Veronica, going on to be a bird hunter and explosives/firearm detection K9💙
•Orange (potential names in the making😉) going off to live with long term clients Lauren, Travis and Rocky man🧡
•Mac (teal) with Stacie my boyfriends mother who will give him the most loving, chill life🩵

And of course …. My sweet Stevie (pink) will get her own intro soon💗💗

I’ll see all my babies again and I’m already looking forward to it. Until then, I’ll be following along closely with their wonderful adventures ♥️💜💚💛💙🧡💗
Here’s to the best experience and to many more breedings in the future!🥰

07/21/2023

She says every dog deserves a happy life.

07/18/2023

4 weeks old💗💙
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This week we have grown to be a little more independent of mama, although we still love our time with her🥰
We have ventured outside, met many new people, smelt new things, explored, looked for trouble and really started playing with one another. Oh.. and we love to leave a huge mess for our cleaning lady Raquel!!
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From left to right ->
Yellow boy: outgoing, playful, adventurous risk taker. Tiny but mighty!!
Orange boy: mischievous, chonky, very talkative, independent and love to rough house with his siblings.
Red girl: loves to play like a wild woman, adventurous, talkative, loves to bite at your feet.
Teal boy: cuddle bug, loves to jump on mamas face, big fan of naps, playing with his siblings is a close second favorite activity to naps.
Green boy: big snuggler, has grown up to be very playful, always alert with his tail up observing everything, loves to tackle his siblings.
Purple girl: fuzzy chonky bear, loves pouncing on her siblings, HUGE fan of the ball pit, loves naps, big fan of talking.
Pink girl: little socialite, loves to be the last to fall asleep, reminds me of her mama, playful and adventurous.
Blue boy: confident, smart beyond his age, observant, willing to lead the group in mischief.

3 pups still available 💛

07/10/2023

3 weeks old💗💙
Puppies are eyes open, walking, trying to run (and stumbling over). Everyone has discovered their voices - playful barking, howling, growling with one another. Tiny teeth are erupting through their gums!
They are learning how to interact with one another and their environment. Soon they’re world will expand and they will have a much bigger space for enrichment and to explore.
Everyone tried some real food + goats milk this week too!
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From first to last ->

Pink girl: one of the smallest of the bunch, but one of the biggest personalities. She always has something to say and was the first to play with her siblings and is up on her feet most!
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Purple girl: Ms Independent! Eats, plays and pounces on her siblings, playful grumbles at everyone as she jumps at them and then walks away to sleep alone.
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Red girl: Fiery feisty woman! Always barking, growling and howling.. quiet literally stalks her siblings and pounces at them. Always snuggling on mama and squishing in between everyone for snuggles.
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Orange boy: Mr talks a lot! Similar to red, he has so much to say. He’s independent, strong and playful.
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Green boy: Very calm and snuggly. His white little toes on his dark yellow fur makes him stand out even though hes the tiniest of the bunch. He LOVES food and if theres one thing he will get ahead of his siblings for, its his next meal.
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Teal boy: green’s bestie. Always down for a snuggle but also ready to play with green and yellow when hes not taking naps. Hes the lightest colored of the bunch, a pretty cream shade.
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Yellow boy: born the smallest but grew up bigger than others! He has a “zipper” or mohawk down between his eyes to his nose making him unique. Hes a great balance between fiery and snuggly. He will get up to play often his his bigger siblings and talks a ton but also loves to snuggle with his brothers teal and green.
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Blue boy: always ahead of everyone in size and development. He was born truly standing out from most. He is always the first to eat, to walk, to grow teeth, to try and climb out of the welping box. He’s Mr fearless.

There will be more personality updates to come💛
There are STILL 3 babies available🤗

07/03/2023

Puppies first group photos💛
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2.5 weeks old born June 16th 2023. 5 males, 3 females.
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Everyone’s eyes are officially open and they’re starting to walk, be more vocal and aware🤗
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Mama is in good spirits and taking good care of her pups and herself.
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3 of these cuties are still looking for their forever homes💗💙
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06/28/2023

I hope all his babies get to live adventurous lives and love it just as much as he does🥹