This week has been busy. We had our first visit to our new veterinarian, Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Bristow. We saw Dr.Caroline Boyd and she was absolutely wonderful! Norman did such a great job socializing at the vet and following his commands. We are very thankful to have found an animal hospital that is…
We will be speaking about the benefits of service K9’s to our wounded service members at the Northern Virginia Veterans Association meeting on April 21st at 7pm. Location TBD.
Norman has had a busy first week. After getting adjusted to his new home he started learning his new name with “Focus.” Thanks to his foster parents from Operation Paws for Homes he had started name recognition a couple of weeks prior to entering the program. Amber & Mike also taught him to sit. Once…
Prince William, VA- Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, a nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia, announces their first assistance dog candidate Semper K9’s Norman. Norman is an 11 week old shepherd mix who comes from Northern Virginia rescue organization Operation Paws for Homes. “We are excited to have Norman start our program.” states Christopher Baity, Semper K9’s…
Semper K9 Assistance Dogs is pleased to announce our newest service dog in training, Levi. He is a community rescue from a family in Prince William, Virginia. A three-year-old yellow lab, Levi is enthusiastic about his career change. As a community rescue, Levi’s donor family will be able to follow his progression in training and…
There are many considerations when bringing a new dog into your home. As a responsible pet owner, you’ll want to consider variables and options before making a final decision: care and training, cost, size, temperament, lifespan and appearance. Another important choice is the source of your dog. While that “doggy in the window” at pet…
Puppies are inquisitive little critters. They love to explore. Unfortunately, puppies use their mouths like hands, and anything that a dog puts in his mouth is fair game to chew and swallow. Even adult dogs may find some temptations too irresistible. After all, dogs are often happiest with something in their mouths. Puppies have an…
Semper K9 is proud to announce our latest addition to our assistance dog team. Kiernan, a black lab mix, is the 5000th dog saved through local rescue Operation Paws for Homes. “OPH’s first dog over four years ago was a black lab, our 1,000th dog saved was a black lab, and now our 5,000th dog saved…
