Goalie, a yellow Labrador/Golden Retriever, moved from the professional soccer as a partner of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to professional service dog training. Goalie takes the socialization and commands learned in his time with volunteer puppy raiser Nick Kemp and as a Switchbacks partner, to the Southwest Region Training Center in Oceanside.
Goalie matriculated in August 2025, beginning his 6-to-9-month journey to where learning more advanced commands to become an expertly trained service dog. When he graduates professional training, he will be matched with an adult, child or veteran with a disability and help provide his partner with a life full of increased independence and loving companionship.