Patriot Labrador Retrievers

11/02/2024

Week 8 (yesterday)
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

It was a busy week as the puppies have entered the next phase of their training. It is always bittersweet as I share a special bond with each of these puppies. Knowing the impact these pups will later make supporting fellow Veterans makes this entire experience worthwhile.

Puppies placed with Journey Together Service Dog & Patriot K9s of Wisconsin for training as future service dogs are:
Tara (Truffle)
Grant (Titan)
Simone (Semper)
Kevin (Smoke)
Quincy (Prime)
Brady (Rocket)

Noah and Hunter have both joined wonderful families and will be living their best lives.
Katie is our keeper pup & will be staying here with us. 🥰

10/29/2024

Days 51-52
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

By weeks end the pups will have all have started new adventures. I'm sure many of them will not miss the litter atmosphere as being chewed on by their siblings can be painful...if you haven't had a puppy in awhile, their teeth are razor sharp at this age. 🐋

10/26/2024

Happy 1st Birthday to our ‘Pumpkin Patch’ litter.
Teddy x Grace

Drop some pictures below if you have one of these adorable pups and let us know how they are doing. 🐾

10/26/2024

Week 7 (yesterday)
Team USA
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"
Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24

Service dog candidate selections have been made and in less than a week these little Olympians will be starting new adventures.
In no particular order:

Patriot K9s of Wisconsin
Simone, Black Female, 8 pds 10 oz
Kevin, Chocolate Male, 10 pds 6 oz
Quincy, Black Male, 9 pds 6 oz
Brady, Yellow Male, 10 pds 2 oz

Journey Together Service Dog
Tara, Chocolate Female, 10 pds 13 oz
Grant, Yellow Male, 10 pds 13 oz

Noah, Black Male, 8 pds 4 oz, is turning in his cheese head & moving to Idaho.
Hunter, Yellow Male, 10 pds 11 oz, will be living his best life near Milwaukee
Katie, Yellow Female, 10 pds 6 oz, is staying at Patriot Labrador Retrievers

10/26/2024

Days 47-48
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

It’s been a busy couple days for the puppies. Service dog evaluations are complete & I couldn’t be any prouder of how well the puppies did.
Still editing 7 weeks photos and will post pics and placements in the morning. Time to go cuddle some pups.

10/25/2024

‼️ PARVO ‼️
I've posted about this topic several times & will continue too in hopes that it saves any of you the heartache of losing your puppy/dog to this nasty virus~
PLEASE keep your puppies/dogs up to date on their vaccinations.
DO NOT take your pets to places frequented by unknown dogs. i.e. pet stores, dog parks, rest stops, etc.
CARRY your puppies into vet clinics and do not allow them to walk on floors or allow unknown persons to interact with them until fully vaccinated.
Bring a towel with to vet clinic and place on scale before you weigh them. Better yet, if you bring your puppy to clinic in kennel, weigh them in the kennel and then get an empty kennel weight and do the math.
Be an advocate for your puppy.
Wildlife can also carry parvovirus. Coyotes, wolves, foxes, raccoons, minks, bobcats, etc. A mouse could step in contaminated f***s and carry it into your home.
Parvo is very hardy and can survive for months in cool, moist conditions protected from sunlight and remain viable when frozen.
I can assure you this virus is in or near YOUR community!
Please educate yourself and be vigilant.

https://canineparvovirus.org/how-parvo-spreads/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGIfLZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfeGlj6hNBFDEoPNqxq66LQpA-_4dkwocSwmhvrMQSINzhdm_uQjzYaSVA_aem_lqLeBb2gKpE0FfqfeDo75Q

See How the Resilient Canine ParvoVirus Spreads and How Even Dogs That Stay Home Have Had This Deadly Virus Brought to Them. (Diagram and FAQ's).

10/24/2024

🎉 Countdown to our Sawbucks for Service Dogs Raffle! 🐾

The big drawing is just around the corner—November 11th! 🎟️ This is YOUR chance to win amazing prizes while supporting our dedicated service dogs and the heroes they serve—veterans, first responders, and their families. 💙 Every ticket sold directly helps the Hero Academy continue its mission of training life-changing service dogs!

👉 Don’t miss out! Enter now to win, and make a real difference for those who need it most.

10/23/2024

Day 46
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

In house puppy examinations last night. Puppies are in perfect health. 🥰
Our Service Dog evaluations begin today.

10/22/2024

Happy 4th Birthday to this adorable little girl, Lady! 🎂
She's always up for an adventure and so fun to have around.

Can she get some love from any of her past puppies! 🥰
Post pics below🐾

10/22/2024

10/22/2024

Day 45
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

Puppy life is exhausting!

10/20/2024

Day 44
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

Fun in the sun!

10/20/2024

Week 6 (yesterday)
Team USA
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"
Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24

Females
Tara, Chocolate, 9 pds 9 oz (Purple Collor)
Simone, Black, 7 pds 10 oz (Pink Collar)
Katie, Yellow, 9 pds 4 oz (Yellow Collar)

Males
Kevin, Chocolate, 8 pds 15 oz (Lime Collar)
Quincy, Black, 8 pds 3 oz (Blue Collar)
Noah, Black, 7 pds 10 oz (Red Collar)
Hunter, Yellow, 10 pds (Black Collar)
Brady, Yellow, 8 pds 15 oz (Green Collar)
Grant, Yellow, 9 pds 8 oz (Light Blue Collar)

10/16/2024

Day 40
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

Buggy rides are the best! 5-star rating by these little nuggets.
We went about ¼ mile and not one potty accident. That’s a record!
❤️ these pups!

10/15/2024

Day 38
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

10/13/2024

Day 37
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

Rainy days won’t keep these nuggets from having a good time. Plenty of toys, soft & dry blankets, warm snuggles, and full bellies…everything a pup could want.

10/11/2024

Week 5
Team USA
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"
Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24

Females
Tara, Chocolate, 7 pds 15 oz (Purple Collor)
Simone, Black, 6 pds 5 oz (Pink Collar)
Katie, Yellow, 7 pds 10 oz (Yellow Collar)

Males
Kevin, Chocolate, 7 pds 4 oz (Lime Collar)
Quincy, Black, 6 pds 10oz (Blue Collar)
Noah, Black, 6 pds 12 oz (Red Collar)
Hunter, Yellow, 7 pds 8 oz (Black Collar)
Brady, Yellow, 7 pds 15 oz (Green Collar)
Grant, Yellow, 7 pds 15 oz (Light Blue Collar)

Pups are gaining lots of weight now that they are eating kibble & still getting milk from Rose. Mom’s milk is great for their immune systems; so as long as Rose is willing to nurse, they’ll continue to look forward to the milk bar. 🐄

Personalities are starting to bloom. Super happy with how they are developing.

Adorable videos following pictures. Love the calmness of these pups 🥰

10/10/2024

Day 34
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

After breakfast the pups were introduced to a bigger space; which is where they will be most of the day as they will get more tactical stimuli and individual challenges. Evenings/nights will be spent in the older setup where Rose and I can continue keep an eye on them.

10/10/2024

💯

This is so true

10/10/2024

Day 32-33
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

I LOVE this stage. Please stop growing!

10/06/2024

Day 29-30
Team USA - Rose x Maverick
DOB: 6 Sept 24
"Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together"

Working on noise sensitivities… fireworks, trains, and crying babies … no problem!
Puppy life is good 🐾