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Summer's Dogs Creating the next Great Dog.

Summer’s Dogs is a proud and brand new 501 c 3 Nonprofit in the state of Arkansas for providing, breeding, and training of task trained service dog for disabled people under the American disabilities act!

We have come to the hard decision to wash Finnik from the program. So he is officially looking for a pet home. As a fail...
17/10/2024

We have come to the hard decision to wash Finnik from the program. So he is officially looking for a pet home. As a failed service dog he is very well trained but things just didn't line up to help a disabled person. He is up to date on shots and neutered. He is 75lbs and mostly German shepherd dog according to a clear health embark. Fin is a fun loving 2 year old who loves to play but also has a pretty good off switch (right now trained for in vest). We will be picky on who he goes too, but please reach out if you are looking for a new family member!

On this day that as a nation we think about the people who lost their lives for our nation i want to tell you Summer's D...
11/09/2024

On this day that as a nation we think about the people who lost their lives for our nation i want to tell you Summer's Dogs story, but it doesn't start with me it starts with my father Airman Garry King. If I'm anything I'm like my dad. All my life, and especially since he passed away, I have had people tell me that I came out his ass right into his Pocket.
My dad grew up with a few different mutts, but one dog was from an old English police German shepherd who changed everything. I don't know much about Bozo but all the stories from my dad and his old time friends are the same. Bozo was huge, protective, incredibly smart, and the one of the best dogs to grow up with. My dad had a few other great German shepherds that just enforced my dad's love and passion for the breed, and set the standards higher and higher for the next dog. Before my father went into the military he had great dogs, but after coming home the true passion for having not only a great pet, but also the most obedient companion, only increased.
Then King Man came along. King Man was the definition of a man’s best friend, but also this little girl's. It's King Man who set the path towards Summer's Dogs. He is my foundation, but I also became his. King Man knew he had a brand new job from the minute he met me on my first day home. While 6 is already old for a German shepherd both those dogs knew their new life was just starting.Not only did King produce numerous puppies that would go on to be police dogs; have his own very successful working life for volunteer police efforts; he was also the most gentle dog for a little girl. All that is thanks to my dad. Everything I know about dog training is based on playing with King and learning from my dad.
My memories are filled with that great dog. The confidence gained with walking 2 twice my size dogs started too young for everyone's own good. My confidence to be stubborn but patience started with these well behaved but slow moving dogs.
Unfortunately time takes us all. In my life I only saw my dad cry 3 times. The 1st time I was 8 years old and it was the day we had to put down King when he was 13 years old. The 2nd time was when I was dropped off for college. The 3rd was the day he knew the VA hospital was going to let him die.
My dad was a disabled veteran before he even met my mom. I didn't grow up in a military family, I grew up in a VA hospital family. Getting care could be hard, but the care he got he always praised. The VA was his Charity of choice to donate too. That was until it was life or death. I had hundreds of volunteer hours at the VA before they let my dad down. I grew up knowing vets put their life's in danger to save others. Vets all made the selfless act to protect the people of our nation
I always saw the good and funny from these vets, even on the hard days for them. I learned early how just the presence of something that makes you smile can be healing. Those vets stuck in hospital beds, who might not have any family to come see them, would light up when I walked in with the craft and treat cart. When my dad laid in those same beds, forgotten; it struck me twice as hard. How many of those people I visited were facing the same thing as my dad?
While my view on the VA is diminished now, all those hours of volunteering and just being there with my dad for doctor visits set my need to help others and the want to help the selfless veterans. I help now with visiting the VA nursing home with my German shepherd therapy dogs to listen to their stories and with Service dogs for PTSD.
Summer was my first dog and not just a family dog. She is who the program is named after and guided me the rest of the way to my passion. Summer came into my life at a horrible time, but it turned out to be just right. For a year Summer was just a pet dog who was very obedient who I only saw when I was home from college, which was a lot that year. Then my senior year she came to college to be an Emotional support dog. My health continued to decline, my mental health even more. That started her service dog training. That started my service dog training.
I found it easy, fun, and meaningful. After Summer was trained I helped friends train pets, then made service dog friends who I also helped train. It just grew. I saw the issue that plagues the disability world. People with disabilities normally don't make a lot of money, yet everything they need costs thousands of dollars. I didn't have money to help people, but I had time and knowledge. I have high hopes and goals for this program, but we cant grow without help. My path might have been hard, it is hard, but it has gotten me here. I still struggle with the grief of a life I had planned,and with losing my dad but it has brought me here.
Thank you military members and their families for your sacrifice. I learned from the best.

2 boys and 2 girls still looking for homes! 3 months old. Located in NW arkansas but willing to meet. Kennel trained, wo...
07/08/2024

2 boys and 2 girls still looking for homes! 3 months old. Located in NW arkansas but willing to meet. Kennel trained, working on potty training and basic obedience, and diversely socialized. Message me for details or visit Summersdogs.com/puppies

07/08/2024

3 generations of service dogs! Summer who the program is named after, then Lotti and her baby Ozark. This photo shows the growth of the program and everything we hope to achieve in the future.

12 weeks old and still looking for homes! Bolt, Sweetie, Pippin, and Blair are spunky pups who need their forever famili...
03/08/2024

12 weeks old and still looking for homes! Bolt, Sweetie, Pippin, and Blair are spunky pups who need their forever families! From a long line of service dogs on their mom's side and therapy dogs on their dad's. Purpose Bred for service work for PTSD and autism. These pups going into homes help the program provide training for those in need.
They sleep all night in kennels, are up to date on shots, microchipped, diversely socialized, and started basic training. All information at Summersdogs.com/puppies or message me.

Meet Ozark and Ranger who are the pups from our litter who are going to be trained as service dogs through the program! ...
30/07/2024

Meet Ozark and Ranger who are the pups from our litter who are going to be trained as service dogs through the program! A few other of the puppies from litter as also going on to be service dogs too. We are very proud of the pups we have produced and see great futures for them all.

11 weeks old! 5 puppies are still looking for homes. The funds raised by these pups going to pet homes help fund the pro...
26/07/2024

11 weeks old! 5 puppies are still looking for homes. The funds raised by these pups going to pet homes help fund the program! Sleeping in kennels, sitting, recall, and socializing is going so well! If you want to add to your family while helping provide service dogs to those in need please message us! More info on each up under their photo! Please visit https://www.summersdogs.com/puppies for all the details!

10 weeks old and 5 puppies need homes! Help raise money for the program while adding a new addition to the family. I've ...
17/07/2024

10 weeks old and 5 puppies need homes! Help raise money for the program while adding a new addition to the family. I've loved watching them grow and mature, but they need their forever families now! They sleep in kennels all night without accidents, sitting like professionals, and of course getting into everything they can! If you are looking to add to the family please reachout! Description of each pup in the picture description.
PS shoutout to Lucas for making the amazing poster of mom and dad! He will be tagged in the comments!

These 6 puppies are still looking for homes to help fund our program! AKC, microchipped, health guarantee, and first sho...
05/07/2024

These 6 puppies are still looking for homes to help fund our program! AKC, microchipped, health guarantee, and first shots! Ready to go to new homes. Raised on puppy culture and avid dog! Sleep in kennels, started potty training, diversely socialized, and more! These pups come from long lines of therapy dogs (dad's side) and task trained service dogs (mom's side)!

2 puppies are on their way to train as service dogs, but 5 boys and 2 girls looking for new homes July 3rd.6 weeks, over...
19/06/2024

2 puppies are on their way to train as service dogs, but 5 boys and 2 girls looking for new homes July 3rd.
6 weeks, over 10 lbs, sleep in kennels at night, and are just so much fun. More food, more p**p, more play! Only a few more weeks.
The mom is 75 lbs white German shepherd and is a fully task trained service dog. The dad is a silver saddle who is 120 lbs therapy dog. Mom is 28 inches to the shoulder and the dad is 30 inches to the shoulder. Parents are AKC registered with health testing.
The drive should be high while the energy low to medium. These dogs are bred to be service dogs. Raised on puppy culture. Will have started potty training, basic obedience, and diversely socialized.
Message me for more information or visit summersdogs.com

2 puppies are on their way to train as service dogs, but 5 boys and 2 girls looking for new homes July 3rd.The mom is 75...
12/06/2024

2 puppies are on their way to train as service dogs, but 5 boys and 2 girls looking for new homes July 3rd.
The mom is 75 lbs white German shepherd and is a fully task trained service dog. The dad is a silver saddle who is 120 lbs therapy dog. Mom is 28 inches to the shoulder and the dad is 30 inches to the shoulder. Parents are AKC registered with health testing.
The drive should be high while the energy low to medium. These dogs are bred to be service dogs. Raised on puppy culture. Will have started potty training, basic obedience, and diversely socialized.
Potty training is going great, kennel training has started, and learning how to train is advancing! Puppies are playing hard and sleeping harder.
Message me for more information or visit https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/summers-dogs-arkansas

7 of these puppies are looking for new homes just in time for the 4th of July! 2 weeks old today. Temperament testing at...
21/05/2024

7 of these puppies are looking for new homes just in time for the 4th of July! 2 weeks old today. Temperament testing at 6 weeks. Located in NWA. Bred for service dogs with high drive but low to medium energy. Message me for more details.

We are excited to announce a litter of puppies. 7 of these puppies are looking for homes!
20/05/2024

We are excited to announce a litter of puppies. 7 of these puppies are looking for homes!

Come join us at the fast cat and do a group walk or run!
24/09/2023

Come join us at the fast cat and do a group walk or run!

Just a little update on little lotti. At not yet 2 years old she is going out almost full time as a service dog now. She...
16/09/2023

Just a little update on little lotti. At not yet 2 years old she is going out almost full time as a service dog now. She has very reliable heart rate and cortisol level alert, but we are still working on tactile stimulation and deep pressure therapy. She is still our wild and zoomy girl but takes her job in vest very seriously.

We unfortunately lost Laya last night for unknown reasons. She is being cremated and having an autopsy. Our pretty princ...
12/09/2023

We unfortunately lost Laya last night for unknown reasons. She is being cremated and having an autopsy. Our pretty princess was our smartest girl, had the strongest personality, and of course our prettiest girl. She is greatly missed and we are just heart broken

Sometimes you just have to sit by the pond and watch the birds. Therapy dog Storm chilling with program dog Fin.
05/09/2023

Sometimes you just have to sit by the pond and watch the birds. Therapy dog Storm chilling with program dog Fin.

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Working the girls together is always a sight to see. Summer teaching Lotti and Lotti keeping Summer on her toes. Only one leash needed. These simple moments are so fun to remember.

Year in review and board member voting

Recall on a snowy day. Fin the program dog is also in the bunch today!

Everyone loves bacon in the morning!

Longest public access yet for 11 month old Lotti!

Very proud of Lotti today. Even with a boo boo she did great on our little outing. We are learning the new place command and working around distractions. This other dog was a great opportunity, he was being held very close as they passed us. Maybe Lotti set a good example for them.

Little lady Lotti has finally discovered the tethers. She can't decide which one she likes best. Tethers are a great way for dogs to entertain themselves outside.

Lotti riding on a trailer
Lotti riding on a trailer

More of the Lotti adventures. She doesn't care what is thrown at her! Singleton Shepherds has bred quite the dog. She is working her way onto becoming an amazing service dog and a great part of our program!

Service dog in training
Service dog in training

4 month old summer's little lady lotti von Singleton Shepherds first outing out in vest to a local dog friendly brewery, Black Apple Hard Cider !

Sky birthday
Sky birthday

Happy 3rd birthday sky dog!

Summer dye
Summer dye

Summer got a little pet safe dye job tonight!

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