VENTURE WORKING DOGS
BY LEAD CHANGE DOG TRAINING
The right dog changes everything.
We place carefully selected, purpose-raised dogs with homes looking for a sport partner, personal protection, law enforcement, service work, or a fully trained family companion. Every match is selective, because the right fit matters for both the dog and you.
Four ways to bring home a Venture Dog
AVAILABLE NOW
Dogs and puppies hand raised in our program, ready to meet and reserve.
PUPPY/DOG SOURCING
You give us your wishlist in what you are looking for in a dog. We source it and train it.
RAISE & TRAIN
A purpose-bred puppy raised by us to 12 months.
RESCUE PARTNER
Well-trained rescues, evaluated and matched to homes.
Available for reservation
See a dog you love who's already reserved? Reach out anyway. We may have a similar dog coming available soon.
LUKE
Malinois · Male · Born June 2026
A prospect for high-level sport, protection or dual-purpose work. Forward, confident and possessive, with strong environmentals and calm, full grips. Loves swimming and people.
Range B · training packages available
SULLY
Malinois · Male · Born July 2026
Confident, curious and high-drive. His dam is a working explosives detection dog, and his sire is Kelsey's own PSA competition dog. Already excelling at tracking, bitework and hunting.
Range B · training packages available
CALEB
Malinois · Male · Born Dec 2025
Social, handler-oriented and clear-headed, with strong work drive. Raised in the house with public and travel exposure. Great with people, dogs and cats, and loves the water. Expected 70–80 lbs.
Range B · training packages available
ZIVA
RESERVED
Malinois · Female · Born Nov 2025
Social and handler-oriented, with natural work and hunt drive and a natural off-switch. Good with kids, cats and dogs. Expected around 50 lbs.
RIVER
RESERVED
Malinois · Female · Born Nov 2025
Very social and easygoing, raised in the house with daily car rides. Well suited to service work and sport.
PRICE KEY
Range A $3,000–$5,000 Range B $5,000–$12,000 Range C $12,000–$25,000 Range D $25,000+
Rescue partner adoption fee paid to the rescue
Looking for something specific? We'll find your dog.
We place carefully selected, purpose-raised dogs with homes looking for a sport partner, personal protection, law enforcement, service work, or a fully trained family companion. Every match is selective, because the right fit matters for both the dog and you.
What to tell us
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Breed or type you have in mind, or that you're open to suggestions
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Puppy or adult dog
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What the dog's job will be: family companion, sport, protection, service or detection
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Your home, family, other pets and lifestyle
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Your experience with dogs, your timeline and your budget
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You tell us your goals
We talk through what you want and what will genuinely fit your life.
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We find the dog
Kelsey searches through her network to find breeders and available adult dogs, and evaluates candidates before recommending any specific dog.
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We train it for you
Your dog trains with us toward your goals, from household manners to advanced work.
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Your dog comes home
Hands-on handler lessons so you know exactly how to work with your new dog.
A purpose-bred puppy, raised by us
Your puppy grows up in our home-based program with daily outings, travel and new environments, and comes to you as a mature, well-trained young dog. German Shepherds and Malinois are a strong choice for visible deterrence and protection; Labradors and Goldens for service and therapy work.
Custom options include scenario-based protection, public access and service dog training, extended raising, delivery, and training built around your goals.
Every raise and train comes with:
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On- and off-leash obedience
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Protection foundations, if applicable
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Full health testing
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Extensive socialization
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Home manners and daily routines
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Travel and public exposure
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All veterinary care, food and developmental costs covered while in the program
Successful placements
NELLIE
HUNTER
THOMAS
THRAXA
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— Elisa, Josh & Thraxa
RUE
After recently losing our soul dog, we welcomed Zena into our family and entrusted Kelsey with her training. Seeing how much Zena loved interacting with the dogs in Kelsey’s care made us realize she would thrive with a companion of her own. We had always been interested in a dog who could be both a loving family member and a protector, so we turned to Kelsey for guidance. She knew exactly what we were looking for and introduced us to Rue, who turned out to be the perfect fit for our family! Rue has been everything we could have hoped for, and we’re excited to continue building on the foundation of training and obedience Kelsey established with him. Watching Rue and Zena bond has been so rewarding, and it’s clear they have a lifelong friendship ahead of them. We couldn’t be happier to give Rue a loving home where he can continue to grow and thrive, and we’re so grateful Kelsey brought him into our lives!
— Sam, Angelo & Rue
FINNEGAN
“I came to Kelsey looking for a puppy that could truly fit into my lifestyle. Between farm life and traveling regularly on the horse show circuit, I needed a dog that was social, stable, environmentally sound, and comfortable going just about anywhere. Kelsey sourced Finnegan for me, and he has been exactly what I was hoping for. He’s confident, easy to live with, great around people and animals, and has handled life on the road incredibly well. Whether he’s at the farm, traveling to a show, or settling into a new environment, he takes everything in stride. Finnegan has been the perfect all-around companion, and I couldn’t be happier with the dog Kelsey found for me.”
— Madi & Finnegan
ABEL
“I was looking for a finished adult protection dog, given how much I travel. It was just as important to me that the dog be stable, social, and would get along with the pet dogs in my home. I also wanted a dog that I could train and compete with, not just a protection dog. Kelsey matched me with Abel, and he has been exactly what I was looking for. He came to me already titled, confident, social with people and dogs; he has fit seamlessly into my life. He’s protective when he needs to be, incredibly fun to work with, and the kind of dog that I wonder how I ever lived without. I am so grateful for Kelsey’s extensive knowledge and continued guidance throughout the process of finding the perfect dog.”
— Morgan & Abel
CLEMENTINE
ICHIGO
“After losing my heart dog, I knew I wanted a Malinois, but finding the right puppy was incredibly important to me. I reached out to Kelsey to help me source a puppy who truly fit what I was looking for, and she found Ichigo. She listened to my needs, understood the type of dog that would be right for me, and found exactly that. Ichigo has been such a blessing, and I’m forever grateful to Kelsey for helping me find the perfect dog.”
— Victoria & Ichigo
RIVER
“I wanted to add another dog to my life, but finding the right temperament and fit for my existing dog and lifestyle was incredibly important to me. Kelsey helped me select River and has been raising and training her specifically with my life in mind. River is everything I was hoping for: social, confident, easy to live with, and a perfect fit with my other dog. Knowing she’ll come home with a solid foundation of on-leash and off-leash obedience and real-world experience has made this entire process so much easier and more exciting.”
— Elise & River
ATHENA
REMY
"After losing my beloved Cira earlier this year, I turned to Kelsey to help me find the right dog to follow in her footsteps. She found Abbey, a wonderful adult Labrador who just needed some finishing touches on her training before coming home. Once Abbey was settled, I started considering adding a task trained service dog to our family. Kelsey understood how important it was to find a dog who not only had the right training and abilities, but would also be a great match for Abbey. Ziva was exactly that. What I appreciate most about working with Kelsey is the thought and care she puts into finding the right dog for each home. Thanks to her, I now have two incredible dogs who complement each other beautifully, and I couldn't be happier!"
— Sharon, Abbey & Ziva
ABBEY & ZIVA
FEN
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— Russ & Fen
BOOZY
After losing my previous dogs, I trusted Kelsey to help me find the right puppy for a very special purpose. I needed a dog with the temperament and potential to become a service dog for allergen detection, which requires a very specific set of qualities. Kelsey carefully selected Boozy with both his future job and our life together in mind. She even hand-delivered him to me, and it was love at first sight! I couldn't be happier with Boozy or more grateful for the care Kelsey put into finding my perfect match.
— Tara & Boozy
HENLEY
HARPER
MAGNUS
NICO
KYA
LEONARD & HAGLER
“My journey with Kelsey started with a foster dog. Through all the time, effort, and training she put into him, I ended up not only keeping him but falling in love with the breed and the sport of Mondioring. When I decided I wanted a dog specifically for sport, I knew exactly who to go to.
Kelsey found Hagler for me, and I don’t think she could have made a better match. He’s crazy, driven, full of personality, and exactly what I was looking for. Somehow she matched his slightly psycho personality perfectly with mine! She also put so much work into his foundation before he ever came home. He arrived with solid obedience, an understanding of his sport work, and the base we needed to keep building together. He’s everything I could have hoped for in a sport dog and one of the best additions to my life.
Then there’s Lenny! He came to Kelsey scared of just about everything, and with her patience and training he made incredible strides in confidence. She saw something in him and knew we’d be a great match. Since coming home, he’s blossomed into an entirely different dog. He’ll never be a full-fledged sport dog, but he loves coming out to club and getting his chance to bite the decoys. Outside of that, he’s the biggest love bug and one of the sweetest dogs you could ever meet.
What I appreciate most is that Kelsey truly understands dogs as individuals: their personalities, their potential, and what kind of home will bring out the best in them. Hagler and Lenny couldn’t be more different, but both are exactly where they belong. I’m so grateful for the role she’s played in bringing these boys into my life and introducing me to a sport I love. I couldn’t recommend her enough!
— Lauren, Leonard & Hagler
