Canine Assist
- Mineral, VA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer P., the breeder behind Canine Assist located in Mineral, VA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament. We have been known for finding the ‘right dog’ for families since 2012. Our puppies grow up to be loving pets, search and rescue dogs, detection dogs and service dogs for the disabled.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
I was training service dogs for many years and found that dogs suitable for service work are very hard to find. I decided to build a breeding program for these special dogs. In working as a dog trainer I have seen the lack of well bred pets and working dogs available to the general public.What makes your program special?
My dogs are health tested and have genetic clearances. They live happy lives on my small farm in Virginia. I’m well known for matching people with the right puppy. I select for good health and great temperaments!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 8
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Denali
Went homeMale
Pele
Went homeMale
Rushmore
Went homeMale
Everest
Went homeMale
Shasta
Went homeFemale
Fuji
Went homeFemale
Olympus
Went homeMale
Whitney
Went homeFemale
Kato
Went homeMale
Gromit
Went homeMale
Silent Bob
Went homeMale
Samwise
Went homeMale
Hobbes
Went homeMale
Chewbacca
Went homeMale
Watson
Went homeMale
Dory
Went homeFemale
Donkey
Went homeMale
Genie
Went homeFemale
Leroy Brown
Went homeMale
Jolene
Went homeFemale
Sweet Caroline
Went homeFemale
Roxanne
Went homeFemale
Sandman
Went homeMale
Sugar Magnolia
Went homeFemale
Major Tom
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"The puppies go home at 8 weeks. They will have had the first distemper/parvo puppy shot and been wormed three times. I start at 3 days with ENS, ESI and puppy culture protocols. I take deposits when the puppies are whelped. This holds your puppy for you. Deposit amount is counted against the purchase price."
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Jennifer offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Jennifer directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mineral, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
Meet in Richmond, VA
More about Jennifer
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Jennifer’s links
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Canine Assist meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Jennifer P.
Litter update on 29 Jan •The remaining puppies are enjoying the snow! They will be getting their second puppy shot this week and going out for some socialization.
Quest and Karma's litter
Jennifer P.
Program update on 14 Jan •…Last week altogether. I’ll miss these guys! They just got their first puppy shot. They have been wormed every two weeks since birth, and three days this week.
Jennifer P.
Program update on 17 Dec 2025 •Pups have opened their eyes and are exploring the whelping pen. Mom is doing a great job of taking care of them.
Jennifer P.
Litter update on 06 Dec 2025 •The pups have quadrupled in size and are getting early neurological stimulation and early scent introduction daily. :)
Quest and Karma's litter
Jennifer P.
Program update on 23 Aug 2025 •Last week with whole crew together. These pups are confident, healthy and sweet. I’ll miss them!
Jennifer P.
Litter update on 24 July 2025 •The remaining boys are learning house training and crate training. They go out in public 2-3 times a week. They are super sweet and athletic pups!
Quest and Karma's litter
Jennifer P.
Litter update on 24 July 2025 •All eyes are open now and the pups are escaping from the whelping pen. Mom is really enjoying her pups.
Quest and Iduna's litter
Parent dogs
Henna, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Henna
Sweet, calm, healthy, strong girl out of our service dog lines. She has many siblings that are very successful service dogs, so we kept her behind to continue breeding for service.
Peaches, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Peaches
Peaches is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Pistol, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Pistol
Athletic, intelligent, sweet, loving dog who loves to chase a ball. Has produced working dogs, pets and service dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Quest, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Quest
Beautiful dark red male. Great conformation, temperament and drives. Sweetheart of a dog.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +5 more.
Iduna, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Iduna
Sweet and athletic girl. Great temperament, history of two healthy litter.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +5 more.
Karma, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Karma
Karma is a sweet girl, very athletic, loves to chase a ball, confident and friendly.
Great health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +4 more.
Yeva, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Yeva
Athletic, smart, sweet tempered girl. Has worked in Search and Rescue as well as detection in the past. Has produced working dogs, service dogs and pets. Has drive, but super pleasant and easy to be around.
Parent health testing
Great level
Canine Assist reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Jennifer to bring home their puppies.
Katey P.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
I had Wonderful communication with Jennifer and was matched with the perfect puppy! (Rio) now named Ricochett is now a promising young service dog in training and loves to learn. He also loves to play w my current service dog Brody.
mkmike k.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+4Jennifer was great to work with and extremely knowledgeable on labs. She picked out the perfect puppy with a temperament suited to our family. Jennifer was responsive to all our questions and even delivered our beautiful puppy to us.
Merretta D.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
Jennifer was so helpful in guiding us towards a puppy who would be the best fit for our family. We just love Max and he is the best addition to our family - so smart and loving and we can’t wait to see him grow up. The process with Jennifer could not have been smoother and we appreciated all of her expertise!
Victoria M.
Verified owner · July 2025
Jennifer was great to work with and answered all of our questions. We are so so happy with our sweet little pup and he is settling into our home perfectly. We really appreciated that she made the effort to ask questions pertaining to if WE were a good match for him, as well.
