K9 Teamwork

24/06/2025

Decker updates just make me happy!!

02/03/2025

Many don’t know this information! Remember every second matters during a choking incident.
1. Place the dog on their back. Brace the back against the floor. Straddle the dog while adjusting yourself based on the size of the dog. Position the head in “in-line position” with the airway parallel to the floor.
2. Make an open diamond shape with your hands. Place your thumbs on either side of the trachea below the ball or object. Grip the “V” of the jaw using lip/cheek to protect fingers.
3. Push with a J-stroke down and out against the ball until it ejects from the mouth.
Both this method and the Heimlich method has been proven to work in these scenarios so don’t hesitate to save your dog.

21/02/2025

I did evaluations on everyone here but George. If you have any questions on any of these dogs, I would be happy to answer them! I'm excited to see all of these dogs go home!

09/01/2025

I am incredibly grateful for this ongoing partnership with Berrien County Animal Services!!

I also love my connection with Lucy!! She is actually the foster coordinator, that little detail in the article was slightly incorrect. She is an amazing dog person and a friend!

BENTON TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Animal Services shelter is often overcrowded, and shelter staff is working to alleviate that.

09/01/2025

Decker is on his way to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!!

Mara Jessup for helping with his application to the search dog foundation, and so much more!

Sylvia Stoney with SDF for being so helpful and patient.

Berrien County Animal Services for all their help and support, and all the care they give to animals needing help in the county!!

The Woods Fitness Park for providing such a wonderful place for training and testing.

Stella & Sawyer Self Serve Dog Wash we're keeping such a nice facility. Every dog that goes home with me, gets a bath there.

07/12/2024

Charlie really enjoyed staying with us for the past few days! We always love having him!! 🧡

28/11/2024

Somewhat chaotic group photo after today's walk.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

24/11/2024

Archer posing with the rest of the pack for his photo before leaving. He was here for a two week board and train and the house is going to seem empty without him!

this is a bit more chaotic than most last day photos. But I kind of love it! Zaida photo bombing in the background is probably my favorite part of this photo. Lol

06/11/2024

This evening was her first ever trip to Lake Michigan. I think it's safe to say that she's a fan!!

06/11/2024

I would like to officially introduce Hope! She came to me at the end of summer as a neglected and feral puppy, absolutely petrified of any and every human being she came in eyesight or earshot of. She has been given a lot of time to adjust, relax, and enjoy being part of my pack!

Recently, she has made some big steps that let me know she's ready to start some more intensive training and really start getting to know how much fun humans can be.

I would love it if we could get this girl into a patient and loving home by Christmas! I will be posting lots of photos, videos and commentary!! I'm going to need everyone's help to share her and help her find the home she deserves!