Valaurah Farms

Leonardo

Get mom! The babies are getting so active and playful. They run all over the house and have even figured out how to navigate the stairs.

Rockstar is very much a “less intense Magic Jr.” — though she absolutely has the ability to dial that intensity right back up when the situation calls for it. She is an assertive, confident, highly motivated girl with exceptional human focus. In many ways, she embodies exactly what I typically look for in a service dog prospect: driven, engaged, resilient, and eager to work. That said, if the goal is service work, Rockstar is not a puppy for a novice handler or a true “do-it-yourself” training approach. For the greatest chance of long-term success, working alongside an experienced trainer who understands how to appropriately channel her intensity and energy is strongly recommended. When guided correctly, her drive becomes a tremendous asset; when reinforced incorrectly, it can easily spill into over-arousal. She is extremely toy motivated, which provides an excellent training currency, but she is also a very clear “do not reward the crazy” puppy. Calm, intentional reinforcement will be essential, and this applies not only within the household but also with strangers. Rockstar is the type of dog where the phrase, “Can my dog pet you?” is going to be important — she is social, people-loving, and eager to engage, but her interactions need to be thoughtfully managed to maintain balance and focus. Rockstar would make a fantastic active family dog. She is highly social, very people motivated, and exceptionally forgiving. She recovers quickly from mistakes or moments of chaos and is always ready to re-engage and try again. Her resilience and enthusiasm make her a joy to work with for the right home. As an added note, she does demonstrate stronger item retrieval skills than Magic, which could be an advantage depending on training goals. Overall, Rockstar is a powerful, driven puppy who will thrive with structure, experience, and intentional leadership — and in return, she offers tremendous potential as both a working partner and an active companion.

Alani Nu, in many ways, reminds me a lot of Violet — and one of the things we love most about Violet is just how polite she is. Violet never demands attention; instead, she’ll gently approach and place a paw on you as if to say, “Excuse me, Violet would like some pets, please.” Alani gives off those exact same vibes. She has a calm, pleasant presence and moves through the world with quiet confidence and excellent manners. Alani would make a very nice service dog prospect, particularly for someone looking for a thoughtful, steady partner. While she is not an especially sporty dog, she could certainly enjoy casual sport activities and structured enrichment. She offers truly superb eye contact, and you can almost see the gears turning as she works through how to earn her treats. Her problem-solving style is deliberate and engaged rather than frantic. She would be well suited for psychiatric service work and would also likely enjoy therapy work, where her calm demeanor and polite interaction style would really shine. Alani is nicely independent and self-entertains well, making her easy to live with and emotionally balanced. She greatly prefers polite, respectful handling, and when handling becomes inappropriate, she chooses to remove herself from the situation rather than escalating. She has great human focus without being demanding and is not a highly assertive dog. Alani shows excellent confidence, motivation, and nerve strength, along with moderate energy and moderate touch tolerance. She is not tenderhearted, which contributes to her emotional steadiness and suitability for working roles. Overall, Alani Nu is a composed, thoughtful, and quietly capable puppy who would thrive with a handler that values manners, consistency, and partnership.

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Big Sound exposure with the pressure washer

Mosey has been learning some basic home manners.