More about Remedy Ridge
Hi! I’m so glad you found our program. We are truly different than any other program out there. Ridge Aussiedoodles is a family owned breeding program that specializes in first generation Aussiedoodles that are service and therapy dog quality.
Here at Remedy Ridge we don’t just say our doodles are therapy & service quality, we prove it. We only breed dogs that have either achieved their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog titles or are working toward achieving these titles with notable potential. I personally am an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and have trained dogs several years before getting into breeding and know exactly what to look for when considering a dog for our program.
The intent for our program is to breed dogs that have proven themselves to exhibit therapeutic and service dispositions capable of achieving these titles so we can faithfully live by our program goal and motto: Healing Souls with Paws of Gold. If you check out our amazing google & Facebook reviews you are seeing we are doing just that. You can also view many of our reviews and amazing comments here.
Our foundation dogs are first generation Aussiedoodles so you can be provided with evidence of AKC pedigrees from their parents that stem from AKC hall of fame recognized bloodlines. All of our puppies are clear for genetic health diseases known to the Australian Shepherd and Standard Poodle breeds.
Since all of our puppies come from dogs who have underwent vigorous training and are therapy dog certified (or close to it) they have a much higher chance of becoming therapy or service dogs themselves. They will also make the perfect candidates for becoming your emotional support dog or just your canine best friend. Your Remedy Ridge Aussiedoodle is predisposed to be an intuitive, caring, intelligent and incredibly healthy member of your family.
Our dogs are a big part of our lives. We work daily with our girls, and so do our guardian families which some of our other upcoming dogs reside in.We choose guardian homes so all of our dogs can live the lives we couldn’t possibly provide to them all due to the time and energy it takes to get them appropriately trained. All of our dogs have either been raised inside our home or the homes of our guardian families. They all begin training at 12 weeks and go on many adventures, are exposed to many different kinds of people and animals, and are spoiled rotten and treated like a member of the family. They all live locally and spend a lot of time with our family and dogs as well. Our guardian familes are also passionate about mental health and are eager to own therapy dogs and help be a part of our mission of healing souls with paws of gold.
I graduated with my Master’s in Social work with an emphasis in mental health in 2017. My Bachelor’s degree is in psychology. I became a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) shortly after I graduated with my MSW degree and have been acquiring clinical hours at my current job as an intake counselor at a mental health hospital. I have experience working with juveniles, those struggling with with various disabilities (especially autism), those struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism, eating disorders, sexual trauma and PTSD. I have also done a lot of work with troubled youth while incorporating equine-assisted therapy and canines into the healing process. My passion in life is to help others.
In a few years, after my clinical license is obtained, I will be able to fulfill my biggest goal of becoming an independent Animal-Assisted Therapist. I cannot wait to incorporate my Aussiedoodles into therapy sessions and provide counseling to therapy and service dog seekers throughout the process.
Credentials aside, I’ve had my own struggles and hardships; the journey to become the person I am today has taken a lot of strength and help from others. I whole-heartedly believe in the power of counseling as it was the work of a skilled counselor and my willingness to change that helped turned my life around. My faith and relationship with God has played a key role in my process but do know that I respect all belief systems and agnostics. The adversity that I have endured allows me to relate and empathize with individuals on many different levels.
Equivalent to that, I believe in animals, especially dogs. I’ve always owned a dog and no matter what I’ve went through my dogs have always been there for me with unconditional love. The forgiveness and relentless love of my dogs have helped heal my soul and I am so excited to help pass this gift onto others.
Dogs show they can have lasting effects on our mental health. Dogs can simply sense the hormone changes (known as cortisol) that occur in us human companions when under stress. Stress is the root cause for most mental and medical issues and when dogs are properly rewarded for attending to our needs, they can learn to be there for us before we even know we need them. And when this occurs our feel good hormones (known as oxytosin and dopamine) are released. Studies show that this reaction often leads to greater productivity, increased drive to exercise, greater comprehension, and overall feelings of contentment. Additionally, studies show that dogs can reduce high blood pressure, help with anxiety, depression, autism and an array of behavioral, personality, and mental health disorders.
Certified therapy and service dogs can be incredibly difficult to afford, as insurance needs a lot of justification to assist in paying for one. Unfortunately, a certified therapy or service dog can never be justified with insurance without a confirmed mental health disability diagnoses that inhibits one from working and succeeding without it.
Many of us are simply undiagnosed, or functioning at a high enough level to be successful, but at the end of the day so many of us are self-medicating and uncomfortable. In a world full of chaos, stress, and over-committed individuals with not enough time in the day for self care, a dog lending emotional support can be everything that keeps us together.
We’ve done our research and invested our time in raising parents that will produce the best tempered and beautiful Aussiedoodle puppies around (in our humble opinion). Research and genetics 🧬 show that dispositions are passed down and genetics play a strong role in how a dog turns out. Every dog will have its own personality but if the dog is properly nurtured, socialized, trained & desensitized to many different things, research shows a dog from good lineage can be capable of service work (as long as a trauma does not occur which changes brain functioning). It all comes down to nature and nurture, we encourage you to do your research and always pick puppies from parents that have proven themselves worthy of being bred.
Please reach out to us any time if you have any questions. Many common questions are answered under the “FAQ” link below. There is much more to explore on our page as well. Thanks for stopping by!