Patriot Labrador Retrievers

Patriot Labrador Retrievers To learn more, please visit our website! Greetings and welcome to Patriot Labrador Retievers! I'm MSG Chris Harris, USA, Retired and I love dogs.

PLRs mission is to support fellow Veterans in their quest to restore their independence with the assistance of a service dog through research, education, and 100% dedication. In 2009, after 20 years of military service, I discovered first hand how difficult transitioning into civilian life can be. A combat Veteran, combined with the added pressure that many Veterans experience when leaving the mil

itary; I felt vulnerable and lacking in purpose. In 2010, I adopted two German Shepherds, Koda & Sadie. I discovered first-hand how life changing a dog could be. Koda & Sadie provided the foundation for healing that no human could ever offer. It was then I began my journey to learn all things dog.

02/23/2025

Days 43-44
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Days 15-16'Bubble Gum' LitterLady x ThorinDOB: 7 Feb 20253 Females / 3 MalesCongratulations to these little Gum Balls fo...
02/23/2025

Days 15-16
'Bubble Gum' Litter
Lady x Thorin
DOB: 7 Feb 2025
3 Females / 3 Males

Congratulations to these little Gum Balls for graduating, with honors, from Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) today. All the pups handled it well and I saw positive progress each day.

This evening will be our last session of Early Scent Introduction (ESI).

6 Weeks‘Gemstone Litter’Glory x MooseDOB: 10 Jan 20258 Females / 2 MalesFemales Peridot, 6 pds 15 oz – LimeAmber, 6 pds ...
02/22/2025

6 Weeks
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Females
Peridot, 6 pds 15 oz – Lime
Amber, 6 pds 6 oz– Yellow
Amethyst, 6 pds 6 oz – Purple
Diamond, 6 pds 7 oz – Light Blue
Emerald, 6 pds 10 oz – Green
Sapphire, 6 pds 7 oz – Blue
Pearl, 5 pds 10 oz – Cream
Onyx, 6 pds 5 oz – Black

Males
Garnet, 7 pds 2 oz – Red
Citrine, 7 pds 4 oz – Orange

2 Weeks'Bubble Gum' Litter Lady x Thorin DOB: 7 Feb 20253 Females / 3 MalesBubble Yum (Black), 2 pds 11.5 oz – ID Left C...
02/22/2025

2 Weeks
'Bubble Gum' Litter
Lady x Thorin
DOB: 7 Feb 2025
3 Females / 3 Males

Bubble Yum (Black), 2 pds 11.5 oz – ID Left
Chupa Chups (Black), 2 pds 14.6 oz – ID Right Shoulder
Blow Pop (Chocolate), 2 pds 10 oz – ID Mid Shoulders

Males
Hubba Bubba (Black), 2 pds 3.6 oz – ID Left Hip
Double Bubble (Black), 3 pds .2 oz – ID Right Hip
Bazooka Joe (Chocolate), 3 pds 1.6 oz – ID Base Tail

A Rose x Polar Bear pup from our Nov 2022 litter!We ❤️ the impact this amazing girl is making within the community! Jou...
02/21/2025

A Rose x Polar Bear pup from our Nov 2022 litter!
We ❤️ the impact this amazing girl is making within the community!

Journey Together Service Dog Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They provide highly trained service dogs to people diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dogs are placed at no charge with qualified WISCONSIN residents who are 18 years or older. You do not have to be a Veteran to qualify.

Journey Together Service Dog Inc. is completely dependent upon donations from the public. All funds go directly toward the costs to raise, train and place dogs to help others.

Please reach out to this organization if you suffer from PTSD and/or consider making a donation.

https://journeytogetherservicedog.org/

Days 40-41‘Gemstone Litter’Glory x MooseDOB: 10 Jan 20258 Females / 2 Males
02/20/2025

Days 40-41
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Days 12-13'Bubble Gum' LitterLady x ThorinDOB: 7 Feb 20253 Females / 3 MalesAs of today, we have peepers. Both girls, C...
02/20/2025

Days 12-13
'Bubble Gum' Litter
Lady x Thorin
DOB: 7 Feb 2025
3 Females / 3 Males

As of today, we have peepers. Both girls, Chupa Chups and Blow Pop.
Lady is doing a great job taking care of these chunkers.

02/18/2025

Days 38-39
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Days 8-9'Bubble Gum' LitterLady x ThorinDOB: 7 Feb 20253 Females / 3 Males
02/17/2025

Days 8-9
'Bubble Gum' Litter
Lady x Thorin
DOB: 7 Feb 2025
3 Females / 3 Males

1 Week'Bubble Gum' LitterLady x ThorinDOB: 7 Feb 20253 Females / 3 MalesFemalesBubble Yum (Black), 1 pd 10.7 oz – ID Lef...
02/15/2025

1 Week
'Bubble Gum' Litter
Lady x Thorin
DOB: 7 Feb 2025
3 Females / 3 Males

Females
Bubble Yum (Black), 1 pd 10.7 oz – ID Left Shoulder
Chupa Chups (Black), 1 pd 13.5 oz – ID Right Shoulder
Blow Pop (Chocolate), 1 pd 9.3 oz – ID Mid Shoulders

Males
Hubba Bubba (Black), 1 pd 6.4 oz – ID Left Hip
Dubble Bubble (Black), 1 pd 12.9 oz – ID Right Hip
Bazooka Joe (Chocolate), 1 pd 13.8 oz – ID Base Tail

Happy Valentines Day from the ‘Bubble Gum’ Squad

5 Weeks‘Gemstone Litter’Glory x MooseDOB: 10 Jan 20258 Females / 2 MalesFemales Peridot, 5 pds 12 oz – LimeAmber, 5 pds ...
02/14/2025

5 Weeks
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Females
Peridot, 5 pds 12 oz – Lime
Amber, 5 pds 6 oz– Yellow
Amethyst, 5 pds 6 oz – Purple
Diamond, 5 pds 3 oz – Light Blue
Emerald, 5 pds 10 oz – Green
Sapphire, 5 pds 8 oz – Blue
Pearl, 4 pd 12 oz – Cream
Onyx, 5 pds 3 oz – Black

Males
Garnet, 5 pds 15 oz – Red
Citrine, 6 pds 1 oz – Orange

Happy Valentines Day from The Gemstones 🥰

Simply adorable! 💕This bunch of LOVE is just as gorgeous as their cousins from our ‘Gemstone’ and ‘Bubble Gum’ litters. ...
02/14/2025

Simply adorable! 💕

This bunch of LOVE is just as gorgeous as their cousins from our ‘Gemstone’ and ‘Bubble Gum’ litters. Glory & Lady are their Aunties as their brother, Maverick, is the sire.

If you are in the Iowa area and would like to sponsor or foster one of these future service dogs, please reach out to Retrieving Freedom, Inc. 🥰🦮

Day 34‘Gemstone Litter’Glory x MooseDOB: 10 Jan 20258 Females / 2 Males
02/14/2025

Day 34
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Days 5-6Lady x ThorinDOB: 7 Feb 20253 Females / 3 Males #
02/14/2025

Days 5-6
Lady x Thorin
DOB: 7 Feb 2025
3 Females / 3 Males

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Days 31-32‘Gemstone Litter’Glory x MooseDOB: 10 Jan 20258 Females / 2 MalesHave I mentioned these Gems give the best pup...
02/12/2025

Days 31-32
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Have I mentioned these Gems give the best puppy snuggles ever!!!

Days 3-4Lady x ThorinDOB: 7 Feb 20253 Females / 3 MalesYesterday the puppies started Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS...
02/11/2025

Days 3-4
Lady x Thorin
DOB: 7 Feb 2025
3 Females / 3 Males

Yesterday the puppies started Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) training in the morning & Early Scent Introduction (ESI) in the evening.
We’ve been conducting ENS on all our litters for about the past 7 years.
2 years ago, we added ESI for all the puppies as well.

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
ENS exercises will be conducted once daily from 3 - 16 days of age, a period believed to be a time of rapid neurological growth and development. Even though puppies are very immature at this time, they are sensitive and respond well to ENS.

There are five exercises which are conducted on each individual puppy for 3 – 5 seconds each.
1. Head held erect
2. Head pointed down
3. Tactile stimulation
4. Supine position
5. Thermal stimulation (Cold wash cloth)

These exercises produce neurological stimulation that would not occur naturally until much later in their lives. They do not get repeated more than once a day, so we do not overload the puppy.
ENS helps puppies get off to a better start in life as the various exercises help condition your new puppy. This type of stimulation helps puppies have a better startle recovery, be curious rather than unsure of new objects (as well as people), teach them how to learn so that training is smoother, and to allow for an overall easier transition to their new life with you.

Scientific research has proven early stimulation exercises can have positive impacts long-term.
Dogs that received ENS as puppies have:
• Stronger adrenal glands
• Higher tolerance of stress
• Greater resistance to disease (improved immune system)
• Stronger heart beats
• Improved cardio vascular performance
ENS was originally developed by the US Military to improve the performance of future military working dogs.
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Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
ESI is a concept developed by Dr Gayle Watkins, a Golden Retriever breeder, scientist, researcher and competitor in a range of dog sports.
It was found that dogs whom breeders conducted ESI with as neonate puppies developed more complex scenting abilities at an earlier age.
Since scent is the way puppies experience the world, introducing natural scents early on can help:
• Introduce puppies to new scents in a controlled way.
• Improves scenting ability in later life.
• Enhances confidence and stability as adults.
• Reduced behavioral issues in the long term

If the puppy is later going to be used as a working service, detection, gun dog, etc., then introducing them to “job specific” scent(s) increases their association with that scent, even at this age.

Like ENS, ESI will be performed once a day from days 3-16.
Because ENS can be mildly stressful for some puppies, Patriot Labrador Retrievers will conduct ESI at a different time of day to eliminate the chance of them associating scents during a stressful time. ENS in the morning & ESI in the evening.



For more information on ESI, visit:https://www.avidog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Avidog-Baby-Noses-Transcript.pdf

Days 29-30‘Gemstone Litter’Glory x MooseDOB: 10 Jan 20258 Females / 2 MalesOur little Gemstones are doing great. Still ...
02/10/2025

Days 29-30
‘Gemstone Litter’
Glory x Moose
DOB: 10 Jan 2025
8 Females / 2 Males

Our little Gemstones are doing great. Still working on all of them being consistent going in the potty boxes. Once they are 100% poops in box, will increase their play/sleep space.
I hope all the families getting one of these love bugs enjoy cuddles as these cuties are little snuggle bugs.

02/09/2025

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