Our Pups

Our canines have been selected especially for their suitable personality. Not every dog is destined for service work. This section provides information about how we select and train our dogs. Meet our pups in person if you are in New England.


Our Current Dogs

Puppy Petters are welcome to come meet them!

Please Note: APAW does not 'sell' dogs - they are carefully matched with clients based on personality and strength of needed skills. Dogs are not necessarily placed on a "first come, first served" basis.

 

Honor as a pup wearing his purple cape Honor
Estimated Graduation: Spring 2010

Honor is a black pup who was donated by a local breeder. He is a friendly, happy-go-lucky pup - tail always wagging. He does everything with gusto, and loves to play with kids!

Serenity Retrieving a bottle Serenity
Estimated Graduation: Summer 2010

Serenity is a black pup who was donated by a local breeder. She is a loving, gentle, and sensitive young lady and learns very quickly. She will likely be bred once before being spayed and placed as a Service Dog.

Pixie Pixie
Estimated graduation: Soon

Pixie is a Mini who was rescued from neglect. She is very sweet and sensitive, and loves to be cuddled and held. She will be going into work as a Social/Therapy Dog in our local community.

Harmony on a rock ledge Harmony
Career Change to Search and Rescue training
Demo / Therapy Dog
Future breeding prospect

Harmony is a blue female who was donated by a local breeder. Harmony has switched into training to find people lost in the wilderness of Western MA. She will be kept here for our breeding program, passing on her wonderful traits through her offspring.

Charlie Charlie
Demo / Therapy Dog

Charlie is a five year old cream male available to give demonstrations to show how Service Dogs can assist people with disabilities. He is a clown, and loves to make people smile.

We ocassionally have dogs available for pet homes due to not passing all of our requirements. Learn more about our Wonderful Wash-Outs!


Give us a call to schedule a time - 413.436.0601 - or contact us electronically.

American Poodles
At Work

c/o Jillian Gartner
PO Box 1933
Warren, MA 01083
(413) 436-0601
Or send us email

Jillian and Charlie - Poodle Gothic

Come and get it!

We prefer to use small Standard Poodles for Service work -- we find that 20-23" and 35-45 lbs is large enough to perform the needed tasks, yet small enough to be very unobtrusive.