Brooks is a Male Labrador. His parents are Hart and Quil from Turkey Ridge Labradors, one of RCTA’s Partnered Dog Connection Program Dogs.

Date of Birth: 5/12/2025

RCTA Training Graduate Date: October 10th, 2025

Basic Commands:

Name: Reliable response to their name

• Ready?: Focus and anticipation for the next command

• Mark: Intense focus on an object for retrieving

• Free: Return to the handler for a reward

• Yes/Good: Positive reinforcement for correct and desired behavior

• No: Gentle guidance towards the desired behavior

• Sit: Classic sit position.

• Here: Come when called

• Down: Lie down on command.

• Leave it: Ignore tempting objects, promoting impulse control.

• Kennel: Enter their crate calmly.

• Climb: Confidently climb onto a platform.

• Inside/Outside: Understand and respond to these directional cues.

• Go Potty

• Load Up: Willingly enter a vehicle.

• Loose Leash: Enjoy walks without pulling.

• Off: Refrain from jumping or getting on furniture.

• Leash on/off and gear on/off: communication of putting on training gear 

Socialization & Confidence Building

Jolene has been introduced to a variety of sights, sounds, and experiences to foster confidence and be well-adjusted:

• Weather Sounds: Thunderstorms and Fireworks

• People: Men, Women, Children and People with different appearances (hats, sunglasses, etc)

• Everyday Objects: Vacuums, Mops, Home Sounds

• Loud Noises: Develop a healthy response to unexpected sounds
  
  Body Awareness

•  Brooks knows the names of her body parts, making grooming and care a breeze:

Paw 

Ear

Tail

Teeth

What does he come with?

• AKC Limited Registration

• Microchipped

• RCTA Training Program

• RCTA Online Training Program

• Prudent Pet Insurance

  • Policy can be transferred to a new owner

    • Both Accidental/Illness

Interested parties 

If you are interested in Brooks, please complete the application below!