All female puppies in the SW Region of Canine Companions for Independence are considered "potential breeders" until they are turned in for advance training at approximately 18 months of age. At that point they are evaluated and a decision is made. If they are not going into the breeding program CCI has them spayed. Consequently, while the female dogs are growing up with their Puppy Raisers they will go into heat at least one time. When it happens CCI requires that the Puppy Raiser board the dog for three weeks.
The facility we use for boarding in North Dallas is Woodland Park Pet Resort. This picture shows one of the play fields in front of the compound. All dogs have several playtimes each day. They have a pond too for dogs that like to swim...Helper is a swimmer! It is a very nice facility!
Helper went into heat the Tuesday after Memorial Day. She had a three week vacation from training while enjoying Woodland Park's amenities!
