All-Stars of Remedy Ridge
Here at Remedy Ridge we only breed dogs that have either achieved their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and/or Therapy Dog titles or are working toward achieving these titles with notable potential or are certified Emotional Support Animals (ESA) for the guardian family with a therapeutic disposition. We have poured hundreds of hours into selecting the right parents and into training them properly so we can produce the best puppies and dogs around. Our intention is to breed responsibly with a purpose to help fulfill the unique needs of individuals looking for more then a dog, but love they can rely on in four paws. Our programs strives to Heal souls with Paws of Gold.
Program Stud: Rooster in Curls of Remedy Ridge
Call name: Rooster
Certifications: Therapy Certified, AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Star Puppy and Manners Matter Graduate
Breed: AKC Mini Red Parti Poodle
Rooster is our AKC Miniauture Red & White Parti poodle. He came all the way from California, It took us a year to find a red parti boy that fit our requirements which included an amazing temperament from excellent parents, AKC pedigree, healthy from health tested parents, miniature size, red parti color, and carries phantom! He checks every box and then some. He is exactly like his breeder describes his mother, a dog that falls right into your soul. He is so sweet, sensitive, caring, in tune with those around him (me especially as his primary caretaker), silly and affectionate. He is incredibly smart and it doesn’t take him long to learn new tasks and tricks at all. He loves to prance around like he owns the place and is always concerned with where I am, what I’m doing and how I’m feeling. This is what will make him such a great producer of therapy and service dogs! He always wants to put a smile on my face and does a great job of putting smiles on others faces too! When I bring him places everyone wants to know what he is because his coloring is so rare. With permission and encouragement from me, he will give a friendly hello to anyone. He loves children especially! Rooster is going to be the Dad to many of our upcoming litters and will produce such beautiful, well dispositioned puppies. He is my special boy!
Program Stud: HaKuna Matata of Remedy Ridge
Call name: Kuna
Certifications: AKC Star puppy & Manners Matter Graduate, currently in training for CGC
Breed: AKC Miniature Black Tri Color Poodle
He is a little over 1 year old and He’s our newest Remedy Ridge member, an AKC mini sized black tri poodle male. Another program blessed us with him after we fell in love with him when we noticed he was to be the Dad of a litter we were interested in. We were finally persuasive enough to capture him. The prior breeder only house broke him (like most breeders) so he has a long ways to go to obtain his CGC and therapy test but as a certified AKC evaluator myself and with the opinion of our private trainer, the temperament is 100% there! He such a happy go lucky personality and is interested in getting to know everyone. He is a cuddle bug and never wants to leave our sides. He gets along with all of our dogs and doesn’t have an aggressive or mean bone to him. He gives big welcomes and hellos when we arrive and looks like he’s smiling often. He is sensitive and picks up on the energy of the people and other dogs around him. We are absolutely in love with him! He is especially close with my 9 year old son. He has already had a private with our trainer and will continue to train with her until he achieves his CGC certification.
He is very special genetically, he carries brown, red, the parti gene and phantom points with deep intensity. He weighs in at just 11.5 lbs and is going to make absolutely beautiful puppies and we’ll tempered puppies.
Program Stud: Those Astro Blues of Remedy Ridge Call Name: Astro
Certifications: AKC Star Puppy, Manners Matter graduate & AKC Canine Good Citizen certified (working toward therapy cert, will be no problem!)
Breed: ASDR Toy Australian Shepherd
Astro is a dream stud. He weighs in at just 17 lbs and has a beautiful chocolate coat with copper phantom points and a strong blue eye gene that presents itself in even our solid colored puppies. I waited years for a boy like him for our program. I was hesitant about adding a toy aussie to our program because they are known to be high on energy levels over standards. I studied up on breeders across the country and when I learned Astro’s parents had low friendly drives with outstanding pedigrees I knew he would be perfect for our program. He has lived up to his outstanding genetics, he has a much lower reactivity than your average Aussie, with a low herding instinct/drive, is very cuddly and when left inside will lay around all day but is still down for an adventure! His “off switch” is incredible but he’s not lazy when you take him out hiking either. He’s so friendly and loves everyone he meets and greets everyone at our porch with a friendly hello.
Program Stud: Ledgendary Ledger of Remedy Ridge.
Call name: Ledger
Certifications: Therapy Dog certified, AKC Canine Good Citizen & Advanced Canine Good Citizen certified
Breed: AKC Moyen Brown Phantom Poodle
This boy is one in a million. He flew to us from across the country and was selected among hundreds of candidates for reasons he confirms every day. He was selected for his strong pedigree, genetics, and dispositions of his parents. He comes from lineage with unique markings and generations of award winning Poodles representing the poodle breed best. Not only does he stop people in their tracks wherever he goes, he can never meet a stranger. He is loving towards all and puts smiles on everyone’s faces. He has blown trainers away with his willingness to learn and adapt at such a young age. We call him an “old sole”. He is wonderful with other pets and children as well. He is 28 lbs of loving perfection. Ledger resides with his guardian family for very specific and intentional reasons. We found him a guardian family upon good reference that was committed to giving him the best life and attention that he would need to become a healthy minded and well rounded dog. We wanted to provide him with a home that was dedicated to bringing him places and giving him all the training he would need to become the incredible dog that he has become. It is one thing to own a dog and a completely different thing to get it therapy certified. This would have never been obtained in addition to the training the dams also required. Healthy minded dogs provided with lots of training, stimulation, nurture and socialization carry on their dispositions to their offspring.
Program Dam: Lexington SouLumen of Remedy Ridge
Call name: Lexi
Certifications: Therapy certified,AKC Canine Good Citizen & AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced
Breed: AKC Red Merle Australian Shepherd
Lexi is the smartest Aussie I’ve ever owned. She loves working with us in our Ranch and making sure everyone is where they are supposed to be. She is always aware of everything that is going on and making sure she is doing her job. Lexi is extremely loyal, loving and cuddly. She is always at my feet or laying on my legs when I am sitting on the couch. Lexi will match our energy and be content outdoors with us running around or laying around inside. She has a higher drive but a wonderful off switch. She is also very affectionate with children and loves them all, no matter how wild they are. She has been highly trainable and Lexi can’t meet a stranger. She enthusiastically greets everyone that comes to visit. She would make an incredible service dog and her offspring will too. Lexi is petite and weighs in at 34-36 lbs.
Lexi is our last girl that hasn’t been retired from our original Aussie lines which got our program off to the incredible start that it did. She came to us all the way from Michigan, and like her retired sisters, she was selected due to her outstanding pedigree which contains hall of fame Australian Shepherd bloodlines. She is the perfect example of what the aussie was bred to be, hard working, focused, loyal, sensitive and sweet. She was also selected because of her health tested parents and clear panels for genetic diseases common with this breed.
Program Dam: Jubilant Juniper of Remedy Ridge Call Name: June
Certifications: Therapy Dog certified & AKC Canine Good Citizen certified
Breed: UKC Blue Merle Standard Poodle
June is a UKC blue Merle small standard poodle weighing in at 45 lbs. She is spoiled rotten by her guardian Mom and travels everywhere with her. June has went through extensive training & is an AKC Canine Good Citizen & Therapy certified. June’s guardian mom is one of my best friends so she comes over all the time and she is such a delight to have around.
Junie’s Personality is comedic and full of vibrant energy. In company of others, she instantly brings everyone smiles and laughs, and is used to being center of attention. She loves to love and be loved on! Her temperament is social/playful, intuitive, curious, and sensitive.
She’s extremely intelligent and enjoys learning new skills & training. She loves tennis balls and playing fetch, being groomed, loved and doted on, and all the TREATS! June has a top notch sniffer, she is able to find almost any hidden treat or the treat out of a toy with secret doors and flaps.Her favorite toys are her “lion”and “lamby” stuffy and she knows them by name (among other toys).
Her favorite things are Car Rides, especially to the dog park and Lowe’s (everyone stops whatever they are doing & chases her around the store to ask to take her photo and to pet her!) With how smart June is and how much June loves learning new things, her puppies will excel at service work or anything tasked with.
Program Dam: Aanaya’s Purpose of Remedy Ridge
Call Name: Aya
Certifications: AKC Canine Good Citizen, Advanced AKC CGC, Urban CGC & Therapy Certified
Breed: AKC small standard blue merle phantom poodle
Meet Aya, a gorgeous AKC merle phantom poodle. She is our biggest over achiever, She is a Canine Good Citizen, Advanced AKC CGC, Urban CGC & therapy certified.
We are very selective about bringing merle poodles into our program due to controversy over them “not actually being poodles” which is why we only do if their genetic breed test shows that they are 100% poodle. Most breeders of merle poodles won’t share breed results because most merle poodles aren’t really poodles. We don’t cut corners or skip steps here, we make sure our buyers are getting what they pay for. She has a wonderful pedigree from incredible lines. Her Dad is a retired service dog and the trainer that worked with her to get her therapy test ready said that she displays the perfect temperament of a service dog herself. She said she was by far one of the easiest dogs she has ever trained. Aya is the absolute sweetest thing on earth and she wants nothing more than to please you, follow you everywhere and snuggle up to watch a movie.
Program Dam: Golden Heart Calypso of Remedy Ridge Call Name: Callie
Certifications: Therapy certified & AKC Canine Good Citizen certified
Breed: Australian Retriever - 50% AKC Australian Shepherd & 50% English Cream Golden Retriever
We searched high and low for an Australian Retriever that stemmed from credible/AKC parents with therapeutic dispositions that health tests their dogs. We finally found Callie, this diamond in a rough and she has exceeded all of our expectations. We wanted to bring in the golden retriever into our lines at Remedy Ridge as Goldens are also known to be one of the best candidates for therapy and service dog work. Callie has the disposition and build of a golden retriever with the merle beauty of an Australian shepherd. She is a very laid back and easy going girl. She does not have a mean bone her body. She is reserved and obedient and non reactive. She takes in her surroundings and has a calm mind and temperament. She will produce amazing puppies that are excellent candidates for therapy and/or service work. We are very excited about her!
Program Dam: Blush N’ Fire Benelli of Remedy Ridge Call Name: Benelli
Certifications: AKC Star Puppy, Manners Matter graduate, AKC Canine Good Citizen certified, AKC CGC ADV, AKC Urban CGC & Therapy certified
Breed: Australian Mountain Dog (50% AKC Australian Shepherd & 50% AKC Bernese Mountain Dog
Benelli is the perfect blend of "go" and "chill." She has an intuitive nature, immediately sensing when something is wrong with someone, and is always by their side to offer comfort. This affectionate dog loves to accompany her family on walks or runs, yet she equally enjoys snuggling on the couch or in bed, wherever her people are.
Benelli possesses all the wonderful qualities of both an Australian Shepherd and a Bernese Mountain Dog. She is protective but not aggressive, and she gets along well with other dogs. Her curiosity extends to cats and other animals, showcasing her friendly demeanor.
A fan of adventure, Benelli enjoys car rides and trips to the park. She is incredibly smart and a quick learner, motivated by food and praise. House and crate trained, she responds well to commands such as sit, stay, place, in, no bark, wait, you can eat, off, and up.
Truly a family dog, Benelli desires to be with her loved ones, always seeking affection and attention, and she never misses an opportunity to be petted.
Program Dam: The Fairest Heart of Remedy Ridge Call Name: Faira
Certifications: AKC Star Puppy, Manners Matter graduate, AKC Canine Good Citizen certified & Therapy certified
Breed: AKC Australian Shepherd
Faira is a gorgeous blue merle AKC Australian Shepherd with double blue eyes. She is our Remedy Ridge sweetheart and loves e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e right off the bat. More than any dog I’ve ever had (or known) she wants to please. She was the easiest to train and is such a loving dog that a puppy could bite her or a child grab her gut and she wouldn’t even care. She has a go with the flow temperament and when inside will lay calmly at your feet. She will also remain calm in a store while waiting to check out and lay at your feet if you ask. Everyone that meets her can’t believe just how good she is. She also loves the outdoors and is perfectly content running around outside, never whining to come inside. Faira is therapy certified and her puppies are wonderful candidates for therapy and service work!
Program Dam: Light em’ up Kimber of Remedy Ridge Call Name: Kimber
Certifications: AKC Star Puppy, Manners Matter graduate, AKC Canine Good Citizen certified & working toward therapy certification (very close)
Breed: AKC Australian Shepherd
Kimber is an incredible gem. She is a blue eyed blue merle AKC Australian Shepherd & we were on a waitlist for a puppy from her parents for over a year. Her pedigree is astounding, Her grandfather is WILDWEST WIZARD OF FAIROAK! He is out of a titled dam and he's the grandson of HALL OF FAME Sire #134 Ch Starstuff's Still Crazy CD, STDsd, CGC. Many other awards from dogs in her pedigree and her parents have outstanding temperaments. Kimber is a family dog. She loves everyone and is friendly to all but has a special place in her heart for my husband who brought her threw all of her training. She is very loyal to him and looks to him for permission first. Kimber is eager to learn and please and is an enthusiastic dog. She loves life and always seems to have a smile on her face. She will produce amazing tempered puppies, perfect therapy & service dog candidates.
Program Dam: Lady Luna Bear of Remedy Ridge Call Name: Luna
Certifications: AKC Star Puppy, Manners Matter graduate, AKC Canine Good Citizen, Advanced AKC CGC & Therapy Certified
Breed: Australian Mountain Dog
Luna is an “Australian Mountain Dog” meaning she is 1/2 Bernese Mountain Dog & 1/2 Australian Shepherd. She has the temperament of the Bernese Mountain Dog, fiercely loyal, affectionate & friendly. She has a boxy Bernese build and the beautiful blue merle Aussie coat and blue eyes! Luna resides in a guardian home and is the center of the world to her guardian Mom and Dad. They take her everywhere with them and she lives a superb, adventurous life! Luna is up for any adventure, or just as content cuddling with her parents and laying low. Luna acts naturally as a service dog for both her parents, especially her mom. They rely on her for a variety of emotionally supportive tasks and she provides service grade support to them naturally. She is an incredible dog. Her puppies are going to be beautiful, brilliant, obsessively loving, intuitive, tender hearted and cuddly!
Program Dam: Georgia’s on my Mind of Remedy Ridge
Call name: Georgia
Certifications: AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced & Therapy Certified
Breed: F1 Bernedoodle (50% Bernese Mountain Dog, 50% Poodle)
We are so excited about sweet Georgia! She is the perfect moyen size at 35 lbs. She is health and breed tested and is exactly 50% poodle and 50% Bernese mountain dog. Georgia has the outstanding temperament of a Bernese; fiercely loyal, laid back, affectionate & friendly. She is very cuddly (loves tummy rubs) and is still down for an adventure but so content just laying at your feet. Her gentle nature and deep empathy allow her to connect with people in a truly meaningful way. Whether she's offering quiet companionship or simply resting her head on a lap, Georgia’s presence brings comfort and peace to those around her. Georgia has a very low drive and a perfect Mama for those looking for more of a low key doodle with less exercise and stimulation requirements.
About Canine Good Citizen
(CGC)
AKC states that the “CGC is a ten-skill training program that’s open to all dogs–purebred and mixed breed–that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community.” Topdogtricks states that these are “the skills that your dog will learn in the Canine Good Citizen program which are designed to teach them how to behave in a socially acceptable way which is why the program is often referred to as a “class in good manners” for dogs.” It is often a prerequisite for therapy dog training courses. Read more here.
What it takes to be a Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog
🔹Accepting a friendly stranger.
🔸Sitting politely for petting.
🔹Allowing basic grooming procedures.
🔸Walking on a loose lead.
🔹Walking through a crowd.
🔸Sitting and lying down on command and staying in place.
🔹Coming when called.
🔸Reacting appropriately to another dog.
🔹Reacting appropriately to distractions.
🔸Calmly enduring supervised separation from the owner.