Connected Canine

06/22/2025

Introducing Brandi — a driven, intelligent, and loyal 1.5-year-old Belgian Malinois who just completed the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program! Brandi came into training full of potential, and now she’s walking away with the confidence and manners that make her a true role model for balanced behavior.

🎓 What is the Canine Good Citizen Program?
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is a nationally recognized obedience and behavior certification that sets the gold standard for well-mannered dogs. This program focuses on:

Reliable basic obedience under real-world distractions
Calm greetings with people and other dogs
Leash manners and polite behavior in public
Handler focus and teamwork
Confidence and composure in busy or unfamiliar settings
Whether you're preparing your dog for advanced training or simply want a well-behaved companion, the CGC is a major milestone on the path to excellence.

🌟 Brandi’s Progress
Throughout her training, Brandi showed incredible handler engagement and a strong work ethic. While she still gets a bit overstimulated in high-distraction environments, her ability to focus and respond to verbal cues has improved tremendously. She's proof that structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement go a long way.

🎥 Watch Brandi in action as she shows off her skills and graduates with pride. Her journey is an inspiration to anyone working toward a calm, confident, and socially reliable dog.

📍Want your dog to be CGC-certified too? Connected Canine offers private lessons, group classes, and board & train programs to help your pup earn their badge of honor. DM: CGC

Introducing Brandi — a driven, intelligent, and loyal 1.5-year-old Belgian Malinois who just completed the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program! Brandi came...

06/22/2025

Say hello to Rysn! At just 4 months old, this lovable Mastiff-Malinois mix is already showing incredible potential. With her mix of strength, intelligence, and loyalty, Rysn is the perfect candidate for early training — and that’s exactly why she’s enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.

🎓 What is the S.T.A.R. Puppy Program?
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) is designed specifically for puppies under 6 months of age. It focuses on setting a solid foundation during the most important stage of development. Puppies learn the essentials like:

Basic obedience (sit, down, come, leash walking)
Socialization with dogs and people
Confidence-building around novel environments
Handler engagement and focus
Responsible puppy ownership for pet parents
This program helps prevent future behavior issues by teaching pups how to navigate the world with calmness and curiosity — and Rysn is thriving in it!

💡 Why Start Early?
Puppies go through critical learning windows before 6 months old. What they learn now sticks with them for life. The S.T.A.R. Puppy Program ensures your pup grows into a well-rounded, happy, and emotionally stable adult dog.

🎥 Watch Rysn in action as she builds lifelong skills and strengthens her bond with her handler. Whether you’re a new dog owner or just love seeing puppies succeed, this is a journey worth following!

📍Interested in getting your puppy started with Connected Canine's S.T.A.R. Puppy Program? DM: STARPUPPY

Say hello to Rysn! At just 4 months old, this lovable Mastiff-Malinois mix is already showing incredible potential. With her mix of strength, intelligence, a...

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.