Who We Are

Woof Gang Rehab & Rescue

We are a boutique-style working breed rescue run by professional dog trainers. Trust someone with experience and extensive canine knowledge to match you with your perfect pup! Working breeds have not been breed to be pets. Often times these dogs end up in the shelter because they have not been given a job to do as was intended for their creation. We are here to save dogs who have been subject to this situation and educate dog lovers and pet owners of working breeds on how to live with, handle, and train these magnificent creatures!

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What We Do

Our Process

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WE SELECT A DOG

We find dogs in need of rescue due to their working breed nature or due to their behavioral issues/training needs. We take lots of owner surrenders and pups from the euthanasia list at the local shelters. The dog is placed with an appropriate foster, all of whom are professional dog trainers.

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We Train TRAIN THE DOG

We adopt out all of our adult dogs fully trained, and all of our puppies with a customized training program. We train the dogs to be well-behaved pets with advanced obedience, service dogs, therapy dogs, ESA animals, sport dogs, and more.

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WE SELECT AN APPLICANT

We carefully screen our applicants to ensure that the dogs are placed in a suitable home for their exercise, mental, and behavioral needs, finding the perfect match. We look for applicants that will go above and beyond with our dogs, that will satisfy their working nature and keep up with their training.

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WE TRAIN THE ADOPTER

Upon adoption we will teach you everything you need to know about your new family member. Our adopters become expert canine handlers and are ready to adventure, expand on training, and participate in work or sports with their dog.

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ONGOING SUPPORT

Training is a journey, not a destination. We are passionate about providing the ongoing support to use what you have learned with us to take your relationship with your dog to the next level, including complimentary group training, unlimited phone support, and follow up training sessions. We provide additional training and boarding services at a discounted rate.

Custom Programs

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FULLY TRAINED PET DOG

Your dog will learn advanced obedience, house manners, confidence building, appropriate behavior at dog friendly establishments, loose leash walking, off-leash reliability, and more.

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SPORT DOG

Your dog will learn everything included in the Fully Trained Pet Dog package, plus training in a sport that suits their temperament, desire to work, and breed disposition. Sports include but are not limited to, protection, disc, agility, tricks, flyball, herding, marathon running, nose work, barn hunt, lure coursing, and dock diving.

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SERVICE DOG

Your dog will learn everything included in the Fully Trained Pet Dog package, plus public access and tasks specialized to mitigate symptoms experienced due to your disability. Your dog will be a certified Service Animal, protected by ADA law and access rights. You will be trained on how to properly navigate your new life as a Service Team and you will receive a certificate of completion of a professional Service Dog training program, as well as a letter to be used for housing and airlines.

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THERAPY DOG OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL

Your dog will learn everything included in the Fully Trained Pet Dog program, as well as specific training and certification for therapy work and/or ESA. You will also receive a letter to be used for housing.

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