Therapy & service companions

We love our hunting families, but therapy dogs are close to our hearts. This is part of our why.

Our why

Therapy dogs are not just something we do — they are part of the reason we started breeding in the first place. When Leah's oldest daughter, who is disabled, first responded to our purebred Lab, something shifted in all of us. The connection was immediate and profound, and we knew we were hooked for life.

We decided then and there to share that joy with others through quality, intentional breeding. Since then, we have placed a good portion of our puppies in homes and schools as therapy companions and helpers — and every single placement fills us with the kind of purpose that no amount of words can fully describe.

Homes and schools across the region have welcomed our puppies as therapy companions and helpers. If you are looking for a dog for a family member with special needs, a school program, or another therapeutic role, we would love to talk with you.

Where our therapy dogs serve

Home companions
Supporting individuals with disabilities, anxiety, PTSD, and emotional needs.
School programs
Supporting students with emotional, developmental, or learning needs.
Special needs support
Serving as companions for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities.
Emotional support
Providing steady, gentle companionship for mental health challenges.

Mia leads by example: Our beloved Mia — now retired from breeding — serves as a full-time therapy dog for Leah's oldest child. Her patience, gentleness, and deep love for people make her a natural. She is living proof of what these dogs are capable of when they are bred and raised with purpose. Read Mia's story →

How we prepare our puppies

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
Also known as the "Super Dog Program" — used from day 3 to day 16 of every puppy's life

Every puppy we raise goes through Early Neurological Stimulation — a protocol originally developed for the U.S. military and later adapted for companion and working dogs. Starting on day three and continuing through day sixteen, each puppy receives a brief daily series of five gentle exercises that stimulate the neurological system during its most critical developmental window.

This early foundation is especially meaningful for puppies destined for therapy roles. A dog that handles stress calmly, recovers quickly from surprises, and bonds deeply with people doesn't happen by accident — it starts in those first two weeks of life.

ENS window — days 3 through 16
Birth
0
Day
1
Day
2
ENS
3–16
After
17+
The five daily exercises (3–5 seconds each)
Tactile stimulation
Supine position
Head held upright
Head tilted down
Thermal stimulation
Observed benefits
Greater stress tolerance
Stronger cardiovascular performance
Stronger adrenal glands
Greater resistance to disease
More confident, exploratory temperament
Calmer response to new environments

Interested in a therapy companion?

We would love to help you find the right match — whether it's for a family member, a school, or another therapeutic setting.

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