Connected Canine

06/18/2025

🐾❤️ You did it Ri! You are home! We are so proud to be part of your story ❤️🐾

Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue we are excited to see her story progress and her blossom in her new home! Great job finding a perfect match! 🐾❤️🐾

🎉 Riley is home! 🐾

Riley walked into her new home like she owned the place—immediately exploring the big backyard and curiously checking out the pool. She dipped her paws in, barked at the water, and rolled happily in the grass.

At her meet-and-greet, she showed off her fun, goofy side and her calm, sweet nature. The connection was instant—especially when she and Scott ran around the yard like two Labs! Claudia walked her out in perfect heel, sealing the deal.

Riley is officially adopted, and it’s clear she knew she was going home. ❤️

Happy second half of your life, sweet girl!

06/14/2025

🐾 Meet Dolly – Your Built-In Best Friend & Therapist 💕

Dolly is a 6-year-old pit bull with a heart as big as her second chance at life. She’s the kind of dog who makes every day feel a little lighter—especially if you’re handing out treats or compliments.

Dolly LOVES:
🎁 Sharing snacks
👗 Playing dress up (yes, she rocks a tutu)
💋 Receiving forehead kisses
🫂 Providing “compression therapy” when your day’s been rough

She adores people and will lean her whole body into you just to be closer. Her gentle, nurturing energy makes her especially wonderful with kids, and we believe she could be a fantastic therapy dog for children and adults with special needs.

Dolly is loyal, silly, affectionate, and absolutely ready for her forever person.

🚫 While Dolly’s heart is huge, it’s just for humans—she prefers to be the only pet in the home. She can handle seeing some dogs from a distance and might even be your patio companion or walking buddy, but she thrives in a calm, dog-free space.

Dolly has been through a lot—and come out shining. Now all she needs is someone to believe in her future as much as she believes in belly rubs.

Interested in meeting Dolly? Reach out today and give this sweetheart the forever home she deserves 🏡💖

06/08/2025

🚫 Socialization isn’t just “meeting other dogs.” 🚫

When we talk about dog training outings, we’re not talking about playdates — we’re talking about building confidence, neutrality, and focus in the real world. This is week 3 for this pitty boy. We train in the real world… because you live in the real world!

True socialization means exposing your dog to different environments, sounds, surfaces, and experiences — without needing to interact with everything and everyone.

✅ Walk past dogs without reacting
✅ Stay calm in busy parks
✅ Settle at coffee shops
✅ Focus on you no matter what’s around

These outings teach dogs how to exist — not just how to play.

👣 Ready to give your dog the kind of socialization that actually builds life skills? DM us to join our next training outing!

06/06/2025

🐾 Why the AKC Family Dog Program is a Game-Changer for Your Pup 🐾At Connected Canine, we believe every dog deserves the chance to be the best family member they can be — and the AKC Family Dog Program helps make that happen.✅ What is it?The AKC Family Dog Program is designed to build strong, lasting bonds between you and your dog through real-life skills and good manners. It’s about more than obedience — it’s about trust, communication, and teamwork.✅ Why is it important?Dogs aren’t born knowing how to behave — they learn from us. With the Family Dog Program, we help lay a solid foundation, reduce behavior issues, and set your dog up for a lifetime of success — at home, on walks, and everywhere life takes you.✅ Perks of the Program:🐶 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy — Perfect for setting young pups up with socialization, basic manners, and confidence.🐶 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) — The gold standard for polite dogs, proving your pup’s skills in the real world.🐶 Community Canine & Urban CGC — Take it to the next level with advanced public manners and city-life skills.🐶 AKC Therapy Dog Preparation — For dogs with the heart to serve, we prep your pup for rewarding therapy work.Each program builds on the last, allowing you and your dog to grow together.✨ Ready to get started?Let’s turn your dog into the family dog everyone loves to be around. 🐕💬➡️ Message us today to learn more and sign up for our next training session! Spots are limited.

06/03/2025

📸✨ Meet me — Dolly.

Life wasn’t always easy. When I landed at the shelter, I was tired, worn down, and wondering if the good days would ever come. 💔

Then Sky Sanctuary found me. With love, care, and a little time, I blossomed. 🌸 Now, I’m six years old, healthy, happy, and learning all the best manners at Connected Canine (they say I give the best “heart eyes” and gentle kisses 🥹💌).

I’m fully vetted, calm, and so ready for a quiet home with a special person who sees the special in me.

If you think that might be you, please fill out an application at skysanctuaryrescue.org/applications 🐾

I’ve been waiting for you. 🖤

05/16/2025

Big news! We're teaming up with to help their adoptable pups become the best versions of themselves through training! Get ready to meet some amazing dogs!

05/09/2025

Our sweet Midnight has found his loving home. We are so excited for him and his new journey! ❤️

Midnight found his forever home! 🐾💛

He was adopted by the amazing Marisa, Aaron, Logan, and Austin, and now has a Lab brother — Rigby, who joined the family in May 2023 through DLRR. 🐶🐶

These two lucky pups are officially living the good life together, surrounded by love and guaranteed to be spoiled to no end! 💕🦴

Welcome home, Midnight!

05/09/2025

Daycare just got a whole lot cuter! Say hello to Miss Susie, our newest furry friend!

05/06/2025

Meet Sammy – Your Future Adventure Buddy!

Hey! I’m Sammy, a 1.5-year-old Lab with 75–80 lbs of pure energy, love, and loyalty. I’m ALL about toys, balls, hikes, and quality time with my human. Seriously—if it involves running, fetching, or exploring, I’m in.

I’m house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained, AND I know my commands. Bonus: I can run on a treadmill and would thrive with agility or scent work—give me a job and I’ll crush it!

I’m best as your one-and-only pup. I’ve lived with dogs and a cat before, but I really shine when I get all the love. Big backyards? Yes, please. Little kids? Probably not—I’m a zoomie-loving guy who needs space to play.

If you’re looking for a loyal, goofy, athletic best friend who will stick by your side through every adventure—let’s meet!

Adopt me and let’s chase life together.

05/05/2025

Ren has arrived home in Georgia! She's just completed an epic road trip from Phoenix to Georgia over the past few days! We're beyond thrilled for her and her new mom. We got regular updates throughout her adventure, and apparently, she's been a perfect 'angel' at hotels, but quite the little Houdini in the car... haha, no surprise there!

05/05/2025

Do you walk your dog? Sign if for WoofTrax and help support your favorite dog rescue! I’m walking for Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue! Who will you walk for?

We partnered with WoofTrax - Walk for a Dog app! Help us raise money just by walking your dog and logging your walks. 🐕🚶‍♂️

For more information, visit our ongoing fundraiser's page.

https://bit.ly/3PokOAV

And remember to avoid walks during the hottest parts of the day. Stay safe and keep those paws cool! 🐾

📸: Featuring DLRR alum, Kira