Dog as Copilot
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura A., the breeder behind Dog as Copilot located in Wallingford, CT. I breed with the intent of my pups becoming service dogs. Some make great pets instead.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
As I helped my clients find appropriate dogs for service work, it became clear that many breeders are just not breeding for the things that are important for the best service dogs. They have other things to focus on. So I decided that I would start breeding dogs for that purpose.What makes your program special?
I use enriched puppy protocols to raise my pups, and I use temperament screening as well as health screening on all the parents in an effort to ensure that the pups I'm producing are the best they can be.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“Prices very based on if the pup is considered a good candidate for service work, or if you request full registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.
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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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.
Breeder's location
Meet in Wallingford, CT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
More about Laura
Certifications & recognitions
CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Laura’s links
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dog as Copilot 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
Parent health testing
Good level
Dog as Copilot 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 Standard Poodles.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB), GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS)
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).
