Pawsitive Steps AZ

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

So.. it's been a minute! I'm still here.. but I am Service dogless 🙁. I have had some adventures in good and not so good breeders while finding my next SDIT. Jasmine, my German Shepherd from Von Wards Kennel was limping and not using her hind left leg after exercise by 1 yr old.. you guessed it, hip dysplasia. I retired her from training at 18 mos. Yes, 18 mos of SD training for nothing. Jasmine is now a very valued part of our family and has transitioned into a happy farm helper.
I continued my search.. and without the funds for a well bred Dane pup.. I did something I don't recommend.. but.. I did it..lol.. I went to look at a Craigslist puppy... Enter Fiona! This crazy Dane, heavily influenced by the sight hound side of the gene pool , super silly baby girl! Fiona is a great worker, loves to train and do just about anything.... but.. she is absolutely terrified of people... so sad... so definitely not a SD prospect... I can say she is such a character she has helped heal my heart from all the losses.
I am currently on the waiting list for a Spring puppy with Royal House of Danes. I am hoping for a boy pup this time. Boomer is doing fantastic and Fiona is his annoying but lovable friend 🤓. When I have to leave Boomer home he has a buddy now.. and that really helps us both.
I will update when I have any news. My upcoming SD prospect will be trained w PSAZ and I will post his arrival and then progress w his adventures as a SDIT ❤🐾

What happened with Boomer?
This the 1st time I have ever had this happen w a male dog. Boomer lost all of his confidence after being neutered at 2yrs old. I spent the next 3yrs trying to help him get his confidence back.. to no avail. Boomer loves to work and still helps me at home all the time. .
I officially retired him at 5... a huge heartbreak for both of us.
Some pics of Jasmine and Fiona, and Boomer and Fiona from our camping trip this Summer ❤🐾

11/16/2024

Had a great post from Team Bill and Sugar and Bill's amazing wife Marie ❤. They were recently camping in NH... looking great Team ❤🐾!!! ... I don't have the tech skills to share it.. !!!

11/16/2024

A couple of pics from Team Jim and Uno and his amazing wife Billie . Uno was diagnosed with late onset DCM and is officially retired. He will be 9yrs old next month.. which is our official retirement age, at least from heavy work. Congratulations on a long and happy career Sir Uno !!! Thank you Jim and Billie for giving Uno his best life ❤🐾!!!

08/03/2024

This mighty beast turned 12 today🎂🎉🐾❤!!! Happy Birthday to my #1 Super Service dog of all time❤🐾. Image is the one who changed my life and blessed me in the very best way. She is the inspiration behind PSAZ.
Happy Birthday beautiful Image 🎂🎉❤🐾!!! Pics from our evening walk.

05/13/2024

Team Bill and Sugar just sent this ❤🐾
Huge shout out to Marie for being the support team to our team ❤!!!

11/03/2023

Super Service Dog Boomer 🥰🐾
Thanks Mike for the awesome pic ❤.

07/30/2023

Sunday is our new day to go to Walmart! We had a a really good experience. SD Boomer lost one of his boots.. and a really nice employee found it and tracked us down to give it back ❤ Not one fake Service dog in the whole place! Here he is "settled " and watching me while I ordered cold cuts at the deli.