Sharon, Paul, Kyle, Kyleen Bloomquist Sometimes it takes a family to raise a puppy. Or, more accurately in the Bloomquist’s case it takes a family to raise four puppies in three years. “We’re going to keep going until we beat the record, which we believe is around 20 dogs,” Sharon Bloomquist says. The Bloomquist family raises Can Do Canines puppies in training as a team. They even have official titles for each other. The mom, Sharon Bloomquist, is Head Trainer. 17 year-old son Kyle and 11 year-old Kyleen are Assistant Trainers and Sharon’s husband, Paul? “My husband is Kennel Crew. …
Archives for September 2014
Waylon Goes to School
Jordan Gatzke & Autism Assist Dog Waylon A visitor walking down the hallway of a typical junior high school would be met with a variety of interesting sights—young people expressing themselves through creative haircuts or through T-shirts offering personal philosophies, emboldened with a sarcastic font. But what a visitor might not be prepared for is the sight of a black Lab sauntering down the hallway, tethered to the wrist of an 8th-grade boy. Jordon Gatzke and his Autism Assist Dog Waylon are one such sight in the hallways of Maple Grove Junior High School. Jordan and Waylon graduated from Can …
A Record Breaking Can Do Woofaroo … because of YOU!
This year’s Woofaroo on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 brought in a total of $95,967, making this highest year ever! This amazing amount was made possible by the generosity of supporters like you and will help fund four new assistance dog teams next year (at $25,000/each). In total, 202 walkers, 107 dogs and 90 volunteers joined us for the 1-mile walk and festival. Highlights included Katie K-9 from myTalk 107.1 answering “doggy-inquiries,” a demonstration from Officer Brian Sheehan and explosive detection dog “Mesa,” face painting, dog-centric games and more! Thank you to everyone who walked, pledged and volunteered— we hope to see you again next year for another …
Let’s Hear From Your Dog!
We need your help with our marketing campaign, Paws For Thought! Our earnings goal is $25,000, to raise on the upcoming Give To The Max Day: Nov. 13, 2014. Your image may be selected to be used in our upcoming marketing materials promoting this event. Let’s hear from your dog! It’s easy to help, here’s all you need to do: Write a short note from the perspective of your dog about Can Do Canines’ assistance dog program. It can be funny, emotional, informative … you choose! Put the note in front of your dog and snap a picture. Share the …
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