Jess and Joni sit down with Tammy and Carli from Dacus Doodles, the incredible mother–daughter duo behind one of the most intentional, heart-centered Goldendoodle breeding programs in Texas.

What starts as a conversation about dogs quickly becomes a powerful discussion about service animals, working dogs, temperament testing, and the life-changing impact the right dog can have on children with disabilities.

Tammy and Carli share:

The surprising origin story of Dacus Doodles

How they carefully health-test and temperament-evaluate every puppy

What really makes a service dog different from an emotional support dog

Why proper training and matching matters more than color, gender, or trends

Real stories of dogs who changed the lives of children—including a little boy with selective mutism who found his  ...