SERVICE AND THERAPY DOGS
We have dozens of dogs now working as full public access service dogs as well as therapy dogs. Please check back often for updates to this page. Our Working dogs include:
- Seizure alert dogs
- Autism service dog
- Medical assistant service dog
- PTSD service dogs
- Balance and stability assistance dogs
- Emotional support dogs
- Psychiatric Service dogs
- Peanut allergy Service dog
OUR WORKING SERVICE & THERAPY DOGS
Service dog helps man with CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)
Country Labradoodles Moose
DOB 05/05/2013
Sire: Sunsethills Tempt N Charm “Charlie”
Dam: Country’s Koras Dream
Like many of Charlie’s offspring “Moose” was destined to a higher calling. From the moment he could walk and make eye contact he was special, he had that edge that we look for and purposefully breed dogs to be.
I had my eyes wide open waiting for this magnificent/magical dog for Wade. Moose is a successful medical alert dog. We are elated that we got it right and were able to make a difference for one more special family.
Moose our Australian Labradoodle is my Husbands Medical Alert Service dog!
In about 2012 we noticed some slight cognitive changes in my husband.
We knew most of his injuries were the results of a long history of playing aggressive football. We knew during his football adventure he had experienced 5 known concussions. Fast forward 30 years and we were both very worried. It was so unexpected, he was only 50 years old.
This elevated our concern and our commitment to find answers. Over SIX years of neurologists, cardiologists, neurosurgeons, one false diagnosis after another. EIGHT neurologist in SIX years …. Nothing.
Nothing worked. Not therapy, western medicine, eastern medicine, handfuls of pharmaceuticals or diet changes and supplements.
Finally a neurologist told us he suspected my husband had CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) from years of repeated football related head injuries. No treatment, but the disease was expected to progress.
Then a miracle happened. I was returning to Denver from LA on a plane sitting next to Liz Ferris of Country Labradoodles. Liz shared with me her conviction to the sensitivity of these remarkable dogs, sharing many stories of success. I began to reluctantly share with her my husband’s journey and the most recent diagnosis. She was convinced a service dog could help him.
We have had Moose TEN years now. Our lives are completely different. We don’t rely on family and friends to monitor my husband. My husband’s independence is restored. Although we still see occasional signs of some cognitive impairment we no longer find him confused, wandering , or unresponsive. We can live without fear!
Rutlands Chalet “Maggie”
Rutlands Chalet retired from our breeding program at age 4. She will leave her mark in many ways, through her offspring that carry her same high intuition, intelligence and qualities that she was purposely bred for, they too will make great service and therapy dogs.
“Chalet now serves as a therapy dog. After quickly adapting to a new urban lifestyle in Southern California, Chalet now spends many hours fetching at the dog park and the beach along with countless day trips. She is very popular with people of all ages–getting lots of attention for her looks–and is a loyal companion with an innate ability to read people’s emotions. In addition, she has a great personality and keeps her new owners laughing and smiling. Thank you!”
Alexandra
Rutlands Chalet was originally imported from Australia from the original Australian Labradoodle foundation lines carrying the unique purebred Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier infusion.
Country Rutlands Troubadour
Country N Rutlands Troubadour was born to be a service dog. Troubadour retired to a higher calling, to serve and make a difference in the life and family of Beth in September 2012. He is the epitome of what this breed was bred to do and so much more, his greatness will continue in our program through his offspring.
Buddy
Buddy has gone home and started his training to be a hearing alert dog for Catalina. We knew that this puppy was special from a very early age. He has all the intuition, focus and a bit of an edge that will make him a great hearing alert dog for Catalina. We are very proud to be able to make a difference with our dogs.
