A Little Look Into Life at SATA Kennels

I thought I’d take a minute to share a little behind the scenes with you, because what you see on social media or the website is really just a small glimpse into what life looks like here at SATA Kennels.

Most days start early. Before anything else, it’s checking on everyone—making sure all the dogs are doing well, puppies are settled, and everything feels calm and balanced. That quiet time in the morning is one of my favorite parts of the day. It gives me a chance to observe, not just manage.

When you raise multiple breeds like we do—Boerboels, Yorkies, Shorkies, and Toy Aussies—each one has different needs, different energy levels, and different personalities. Learning to read them and adjust to what they need individually is something that’s come with time and experience, and it’s a big part of what I love about what I do.

Puppy care is constant. It’s cleaning, feeding, monitoring, and making sure each puppy is developing the way they should. But beyond the basics, a lot of what happens here is intentional in ways people don’t always see. Early handling, exposure to everyday sounds, small interactions throughout the day—those little moments matter more than people realize. They help shape how a puppy responds to the world when they leave here.

It’s not always glamorous. There are long days, late nights, and a lot of work that happens behind the scenes to keep everything running the way it should. But it’s also incredibly rewarding. Watching puppies grow, seeing their personalities start to come out, and then matching them with the right families—that’s the part that never gets old.

One thing that’s always been important to me is that this isn’t just about raising puppies and sending them home. It’s about setting them up the right way from the beginning and being there to support the families they go to. That connection doesn’t stop once a puppy leaves here.

SATA Kennels is a big part of my life, but it’s also a family effort. We all play a role in caring for the dogs, spending time with the puppies, and making sure they’re getting what they need every single day.

I’m really proud of what we’ve built here, and I’m grateful for the people who follow along, support us, and trust us with their future dogs.

Thank you for being part of it.