SERVICE DOG BREEDING & TRAINING PROGRAM
Located in Terrebonne, Oregon
SERVICE DOG BREEDING & TRAINING PROGRAM
Located in Terrebonne, Oregon
Located in Terrebonne, Oregon
Located in Terrebonne, Oregon

Flopsy is an experienced mom in our breeding program and is such a love. This will be Flopsy's third litter for our program. She has been bred to Golden Retriever stud dog Pepe Le Pew from 4 Paws for Ability. This litter will be whelped initially in Portland, Oregon and later on in Terrebonne, Oregon. They will be raised with early neurological stimulation, Puppy Culture, and early exposure in public via puppy strollers and backpacks. Our pups are temperament tested at 7 weeks of age to determine who is best suited for service work, therapy work, or pet life.
Flopsy gave birth to 6 healthy puppies. We do not expect to have any available puppies from this litter.

Misty the Newfoundland is confident, driven to work/train, and very sweet. She has completed all of her necessary health testing and has been bred to Gaston (a 1/2 Lab, 1/4 Golden, 1/4 Newfoundland) from 4 Paws for Ability. As of right now, all service dog candidate spots for this litter are full. We may have therapy dog or pet home spots available.
We breed Newfoundland crosses specifically for mobility assistance dogs with larger bone structure, an even temperament, and desire to work. This litter will be whelped in Terrebonne, Oregon and raised with early neurological stimulation, Puppy Culture, and early exposure in public via puppy strollers and backpacks. Our pups are temperament tested at 7 weeks of age to determine who is best suited for service work, therapy work, or pet life.
Misty gave birth to 12 healthy puppies on February 27th, 2026.

Ivan came from our Bitsy x Beck Labrador litter and was placed with a handler in Bend, Oregon. Ivan has been task trained to pick up dropped objects, open doors, respond to signs of anxiety, and elevate his handler's legs during medical episodes. We are so proud of Ivan and are excited that he will be staying local to us.

Indigo came from our Bitsy x Beck Labrador litter and was placed with a handler in Bozeman, Montana. Indigo has been task trained to pick up dropped objects, open doors, retrieve medications, assist in untying and taking shoes off, turning lights on, responding to signs of anxiety, and much more. We are so proud of this girl and all that she has become.

Karma the Newfie/Golden cross was born into our program and has just graduated! This sweet girl is so snuggly, gentle, and fun. We know she is going to make a huge impact on her person. She has been placed with a young recipient in Bend, Oregon needing a psychiatric service dog.
Karma is also going to be a future mom for our breeding program! She adores puppies, and her new family is excited that they will be able to help other families get the service dogs they need in this way. We look forward to seeing Karma produce the next generation of service and therapy dogs.
Florence our Lab x Golden cross from Guide Dogs of America had a litter of 12 amazing puppies on October 10th, 2025. The sire for this litter is Winston the Labrador. Of the 12 puppies, 9 have gone on to serviced dog placements, and two have been placed in loving pet homes.
Our program is keeping Orzo (Red Boy) & Onyx (Yellow Girl). Canis Vitae Service Dogs is getting Mira (Maroon Girl) & Rio (Blue Collar Boy). Illini Service Dogs is getting Orange Boy. 4 Paws for Ability is receiving Green Boy and Camo Boy. Olive (Purple Girl) is headed to an owner trainer. Opal (Lime Girl) is going to Puppy Jake Foundation.
Lucy (Teal Girl), Scout (Pink Girl) and Grey Girl have all gone to loving pet homes.
Flopsy the Golden Retriever was bred to Darby the Golden of Joys of Living Assistance Dogs. On August 1st, she welcomed this beautiful litter into the world. This is Flopsy's second litter. All of these pups have now been placed and are growing quickly!
We look forward to following along with each of these puppies as they mature.
Kingsley the Newfie/Golden cross headed to Canada at the end of August to join Aspen Service Dogs' training program! This sweet boy was born into our program and we are so proud of him. Aspen Service Dogs, located in Edmonton, Alberta, trains a variety of service dogs, facility dogs, and therapy dogs.
Kelly is a positive reinforcement service dog trainer with over 20 years of experience. She grew up in Portland, Oregon obsessed with animals from a very young age, and was especially drawn to dogs. Kelly began raising and training service dogs for Autism Service Dogs of America in 2005 and then Healing Hounds Service Dogs in 2016.
In 2015 she received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southern Oregon University. While living in Ashland for five years, Kelly worked closely with Jackson County Animal Services and their shelter dogs. Her involvement with them included fostering and evaluating shelter dogs, and teaching classes for the shelter volunteers on positive reinforcement training and reducing dog reactivity to make dogs more adoptable. She also spent four years working in mental health at a residential treatment facility for young adults, and managed a mental health crisis facility.
Kelly moved to San Luis Obispo, California and started Central Coast Dog Services in 2018, which later became The Service Dog Connection in 2021. Today, Kelly works to provide custom service dogs to families and is constantly trying to brainstorm new ways to help clients become successful service dog teams.
Zack & Jillian Nelson of Nelson's Pets and Plants now live at our Central Oregon headquarters full time. They assist with Socializer training outings, and caring for the pack whenever Kelly has to leave town for service dog placements. Jillian is a former dog groomer and received one of our fully trained service dogs. She and her husband, Zack, have had their own housesitting business for several years, and are well versed in our program's service dog handling skills. We are so thankful to have them as part of our crew!