Likes and Dislikes

They both love fetch, water, long hikes, frisbee, string cheese, training, new smells, car rides...pretty much all the things active, driven work dogs like.

Like most herding breeds, Reyna doesn't enjoy being pet much and considers it an "off task" activity. Especially when you could be playing fetch instead. She also doesn't care much for seafood, most vegetables and she feels squirrels have no business being in anyone's yard. She loves, loves, loves cats and will very patiently, carefully approach them and wait for them to warm up to her. Most, however, don't accept her invitation.

Rigby is totally into anything you are eating, carrying or have in your bag. He loves children of all ages and gently greets all babies. He also is not a cuddler but he may let you get in a pet or two if you promise to throw his toy after.

Where'd they come from?

Reyna, a McNab Shepherd, was adopted from "Herd You Needed a Home" dog rescue in Bend, Oregon when she was 10 months old. She quickly became a shop favorite and always greets customers. 

Rigby was born locally from purebred Labrador Retriever and Australian Shepherd parents. Originally a "COVID puppy", he was rehomed twice more due to his unbounded energy until Mr. Prior found him through a Craigslist ad. They've been inseparable since.

Are they trained?

These guys are WORKING K9s** first and PETS second! That means that they take their jobs to heart and are all about problem solving. As is necessary for such active dogs, both have a great deal of training. From the basics of "Sit"  and "Come" to what they are and aren't allowed to do in a violin store, EVERY day is obedience day. It is important to note that, though they know a staggering amount of tricks and commands, they will only perform them for Mr. Prior. With the exception of fetch, which they gladly will do endlessly with everyone! They are also both trained as Search & Rescue K9's to find lost people. Reyna is now retired but Rigby currently deploys throughout the Inland Northwest with his handler, Mr. Prior.

**A work K9 is a dog that is trained to perform specific tasks to assist humans. They are usually very focused, energetic and trained to very high levels of obedience and performance.