Available Dogs

Started Prospects, and Partially or Fully Trained Dogs Looking for Placement

Training you can Trust

All dogs within our program are accessed on their skills & tasks prior to placement. By having these standards in place we are able to maintain a high standard of training, regardless of the dog we’re working with. Watch one of our started prospect assessments featuring started prospect Beowulf.

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Available Dogs

Atticus

Atticus is a 17-month old, neutered, male Labrador! He was surrendered by his original family who’s schedule did not align with having a dog. Atticus is available as a active pet or service dog candidate. As a service dog Atticus’ skillset would be bet suited for non-weight bearing mobility (until OFA’d), medical response, cognitive, and/or hearing tasks.

  • Nicknames: Abracadabra

    Sex: Neutered Male

    Height (at withers): About 24 ½ to 25” tall

    Weight: About 90 lbs

    Personality: Fun loving, happy, and goofy.

    Energy Level: Medium, 7/10

    Drive Level: Medium-High 8/10

    Lifestyle: Atticus would be a great dog for an experienced or active service dog handler, or active pet/sport home.

  • Atticus is will know the following prior to placement:

    • Sit (implied stay)

    • Down (implied stay)

    • Place (implied stay)

    • Touch cue

    • Come when called

    • Name Recognition

    • Loose Leash Walking

    • Leave-it

    • Settle & Tether Trained

    • Crate Trained

    • Car-Crate Trained

    • Potty Trained

  • Atticus will learn prior to placement if placed as partially trained dog. Fully trained dogs will have tasks added to fit their needs:

    • Deep pressure therapy

    • Medical bag retrieval

    • Visit

    These skills will not be taught for a started or pet dog.

  • D.O.B: July 22, 2023

    Rabies due: 2025

    Bordetella: September, 2025

    Deworming: September, 2025

    Heartworm Test: September, 2025

    Lyme: October, 2025

    Leptospirosis: October, 2025

    DA2PP: October, 2025

    Atticus is on monthly Frontline Plus & Heartgard for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.

    Atticus was neutered at 14 months old by his original owner. He is up to date on vaccinations.

We’ve given Atticus time to settle in, and learn how to be a happy dog! Atticus has now begun working on his Basic Skills & Behavior training. He’s been working hard on his training, and is making progress every day! The following video shows some of his progress with leash walking, and his big personality!

$2,500 as a pet or started dog.

$6,000 partially trained.

Available Approximately: March, 2025 as a pet or started.

Applications open.

Donations/Surrender

Interested in donating a puppy or dog to our program? Contact us for more information via donate@helpinghowls.com.