Katelyn Runck with a German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier and Toy Poodle

PRIVATE DOG ADVISORY

The right dog is
too important
to get wrong.

Independent guidance for families making one of the most personal decisions of their lives.

From selecting a puppy from Katelyn’s own program to independently sourcing and evaluating dogs nationwide, every recommendation is built around one interest: yours.

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A DECISION THAT LASTS A LIFETIME

A more considered approach.

The right dog affects the rhythm of a home for years. Katelyn considers health, temperament, training, source, environment, and the realities of family life before recommending a path forward.

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A family at home with their Golden Retriever

THREE WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

A Yorkshire Terrier puppy resting on a cream bouclé chair

01

SIGNATURE PUPPY PLACEMENT

A highly considered placement for families seeking a Yorkshire Terrier or Toy Poodle personally raised through Katelyn’s A Yorkie Tale program.

Katelyn Runck assessing a German Shepherd in a sunlit room

02

PRIVATE DOG ACQUISITION

Independent sourcing and evaluation for families seeking a dog beyond Katelyn’s own program.

A family at home on a sofa with their Toy Poodle

03

PERSONALIZED COMPANION PLACEMENT

A private search centered on lifestyle, temperament, environment, and long-term family fit.

THE STANDARD

Judgment supported by diligence.

Every recommendation is considered through the same five lenses: independence, health, temperament, source, and long-term fit.

EXPERIENCE WITH PURPOSE

Built from firsthand experience.

Katelyn’s perspective is grounded in years of raising Yorkshire Terriers and Toy Poodles, evaluating providers and documentation, and helping families make decisions that extend far beyond appearance or availability.

Begin with a private conversation.

Tell Katelyn what you are seeking, what matters most, and where you are in the process.

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