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

HHWLS Unwavering Trailblazer VHMA*

“Navigator” AKA Nicky

Nicky is a nearly 7 month old field-line Labrador who is searching for his new match! Due to unforeseen circumstances his original handler was unable to continue with his training. Nicky has been training with our program since 8-weeks of age, and is ready to be matched with his future handler.

  • Parent OFAs: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2532057

    https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2449327

    Sex: Intact Male

    Height (at withers):

    Weight: 40 lbs

    Personality: Fun loving, energetic,

    Energy Level: High, 8.5/10

    Drive Level: High 8/10

    Arousal Level: Medium 6/10

    Lifestyle: Nicky would be best suited for an active handler who is able to do daily exercise, training sessions, and provide outlets via sports or other games.

  • Nicky currently knows:

    • Sit (implied stay)

    • Down (implied stay)

    • Come

    • Place (implied stay)

    • Leave-it

    • Leash Walking + Auto-sit

    • Out (drop-it)

    • Go Up

    • Go Off

    • Spin

    • Touch

    • Get Dressed/Undressed (stay still for gear to go on)

    • Go Say Hi (greeting cue)

    • 1-2-3 CU Game

    • Up/Down CU Game

    • Zen Bowl Game

    • Zen Hand Game

    • Location Specific Reward-Markers (treat, search, go search, get-it, release, scatter)

    • Default Behavior of Down + Settle

    • Mat behavior trained

    • Potty Trained

    • House + Car Crated Trained

  • Nicky does not have any tasks currently. Nicky would fit best in the following roles:

    • Medical Alerts (scent-based)

    • Allergen Alerts

    • Hearing Tasks

    • Non-weight-bearing Mobility Tasks

    • Medical Response

    Nicky is not a candidate for leading, weight-bearing mobility, or primarily cognitive, or psychiatric service work

  • D.O.B: August 23, 2024

    Rabies due: December, 2025

    Bordetella: November, 2025

    Deworming: December, 2025

    Heartworm Test: December, 2025

    Leptospirosis: December, 2025

    DA2PP: December, 2025

    Nicky is on monthly Simparica Trio.

$12,000 started | $20,000 partially trained

Available Approximately: August, 2025 for started placement.

Applications open.

*AKC Pending

Donations/Surrender

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