05/27/2026
🐾UPDATE: ADOPTED🐾
Hi! My name is Aliya, and I’m a female yellow Labrador Retriever with a sweet personality and a strong training foundation. I was born on July 9, 2024, and have spent a large part of my young life in the service dog training program. During that time, I’ve logged around 1,000 hours of training and learned many important skills, routines, and expectations.
Even though I worked hard, service work is not the right long-term fit for me. I was released from the program due to a combination of health and behavior concerns. I have shown ongoing concerns related to the development and comfort of my feet, and the team feels that my long-term wellbeing needs to come first. I have also shown food-related guarding behavior, so I will need a home that understands management around meals, treats, and high-value items.
What this really means is that I need a family who will advocate for me, continue helping me feel comfortable, and provide clear structure in a safe and patient way. I would do best in a home that understands that I am still young and still learning but also respects that I may have some long-term comfort needs that should be monitored with a veterinarian.
Because of my food guarding, if there are other dogs in the home, careful introductions and thoughtful management around food, toys, and treats will be important. I have been introduced to cats before, but I like to chase them.
Health-wise, I am heartworm negative, microchipped, spayed, received my OFA certifications, and am up to date on vaccinations, veterinary exams, and monthly preventatives. My future family should be prepared to continue monitoring my feet and overall comfort with their veterinarian.
A Change of Career Adoption Application is required to schedule a meet-and-greet with me. This process helps ensure I’m matched with a home that’s the best fit for my needs and personality, setting both of us up for long-term success. My adoption fee is $3,000.
Aliya 🐾
Visit the link in our bio for the Change of Career Adoption Application 🔗
Reach out to David at dmcconnell@caninesforservice with any questions! 📧
