09/02/2025
Buddy turns 1 today!
This is one step closer to my envisioned goal with service dogs from our non-profit WAK-9 Service Dogs. It’s not required to get these titles, but does show the progress in work and obtained goals. Buddy is the first-true procured service dog prospect in our program… and I couldn’t be happier on his progress!
Our program is designed to purchase a dog from a reputable breeder, then we train that dog for 2 years in its obedience, public access, and tasking. Acheivements include getting the dog titled in CGC, CGC-A, and Scent Work Titles if the nose is required. Before the dog is handed off to the recipient, we also do health testing on the dogs Joints, hips, elbows, heart, lungs, eyes, and digestive. All of these have to come back fair, good, or excellent to be service capable within our program.
These dogs, their training, and their health are not cheap. Each dog costs us $25,000 a year.
Breeder: Dawn Clausen: Heaven Scent Golden Retreivers
Dam: Iris
Sire: Harvey
Groomer: Stinker Tinker Salon L.L.C: Desiree Pierce
Vet: Cascade East Veterinary Clinic
Trainer: WAK-9 Training: Will O’Daniel
Donations: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/5152574
Checks:
WAK-9 Service Dogs
1323 NE Brown Dr,
Madras Or, 97741
