Success Stories

Here are Brenda and Charles with Toby after he earned his CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification. Just two weeks later, Toby achieved his Therapy Dog certification as well. Toby was one of the youngest dogs I have trained for therapy work, beginning his training at only eight months old with no prior experience. Brenda and Charles worked with him daily, and he was certified shortly after turning one year old. They now volunteer together at a local community center in a variety of programs, bringing joy and support to the people they meet.

Here are Cheryl and Tom with Maggie after she earned her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification. Just two weeks later, Maggie went on to earn her Therapy Dog certification as well. Congratulations to Cheryl, Tom, and Maggie on these accomplishments and the dedication they’ve shown throughout their training.

Here are JoAnn and Poppy, who earned their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy Dog Certifications with the Pavilion Crew. Poppy was a former show dog, and her brother Monty won Best in Show at Westminster this year. At 81 years young, JoAnn is still dedicated to training her dogs, which is truly impressive. As a retired reading teacher, JoAnn now hopes to volunteer in local schools with Poppy, sharing her passion for learning and dogs with students.

Here I am with Finn, my Hickory Ridge pup from Charlotte’s November litter. Finn earned his STAR Puppy certification at just six months old. I’m proud of his progress and excited to see how he continues to grow and learn.

This is Kate, the Superintendent of Pavilion CSD, with her dog Cocoa. They earned their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification here, and just two weeks later, achieved their Therapy Dog certification as well. Kate is one of the few superintendents with a certified Therapy Dog working in their district. Congratulations to Kate and Cocoa on these accomplishments and for bringing this valuable support to their school community.

Here are Kenny and Victoria with Ozzy after he earned his STAR Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certifications. This achievement highlights the progress Ozzy has made in his training and the commitment from both his handlers. Congratulations to Kenny, Victoria, and Ozzy on reaching these important milestones.

This is Jill and Lola. They earned their CGC and Therapy Dog Certifications. Jill is a Physician at Rochester Regional Hospital. She supervises Residents and will bring Lola to work with her to interact with patients and provide love and support to the Residents and Medical Students.

This is Olivia and Cooper. Cooper is a Hickory Ridge puppy who has earned his STAR Puppy, CGC (Canine Good Citizen), and Therapy Dog certifications. Together, Olivia and Cooper will be volunteering in the Greater Rochester community, putting their training to good use. Congratulations to both of them on these achievements and their commitment to helping others.

This is Kristine and her dog, Barney. They earned their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy Dog Certifications through our program - a reflection of their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to service. Kristine has worked with Barney since he was a puppy, and together they’ve made a positive impact at Batavia Middle School. We’re proud to highlight the meaningful work Kristine and Barney do and we look forward to their impact throughout the greater Rochester area.

This photo is of Meadow and her handler, Dave. Meadow is a Hickory Ridge puppy and is making great progress in her training. She has already earned her STAR Puppy certification and is now working towards her Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog certifications. It’s exciting to see how far Meadow has come and to watch her continue to grow.

Here are Marcy and Kasey. Marcy, a teacher at York CSD, and Kasey recently earned their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy Dog Certifications together. This is a meaningful accomplishment that reflects the dedication and teamwork they’ve shown throughout their training. Congratulations to Marcy and Kasey on reaching this milestone.

Here are Sirius and Jillian. They recently earned both their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy Dog Certifications. This is a great accomplishment and a testament to their hard work as a team. Congratulations to Sirius and Jillian on achieving these important certifications.

Here are Dave and Meadow after they earned their STAR Puppy Certification. This achievement is a great reflection of Meadow’s progress and the commitment Dave has shown throughout their training. Congratulations to both of them on this positive step forward.

Here are Kristine and Barney after earning their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Certification. This recognition highlights Barney’s good manners and the strong teamwork between the two of them. Congratulations to Kristine and Barney on reaching this milestone.

Here are Olivia and Cooper after Cooper earned his STAR Puppy award. Congratulations to both Olivia and Cooper on this achievement.