FENDI BELL FANKHAUSER

What's your dog’s favorite toy and/or go-to treat?

Fendi’s favorite toy is a ball & stuffed dog she was given by the breeder, which had her birth mom’s scent. She loves to play hide and seek which is a training tactic I used when training her. She is awarded a special, better belly raw hide kabob when we return home as a token of her loyalty to my protection. She loves belly rubs, gentle caressing under her neck & behind her ears. Her eyes go weak, yet she still keeps them slanted to assure me she is still watching. There is no other like her.

What is your dog's most unique quality?

Fendi is unlike most animals—her inherent quality of patience to please & protect is incredible. From the moment we met, our bond was sealed. Through daily training filled with play, patience, and purpose, she grew into a registered service animal within 16 months. Calm and impeccably mannered, she’s welcomed everywhere. But say “FREE,” and she flips to pure joy—sniffing, chasing balls, and living her best dog life. Fendi doesn’t just serve; she connects, protects, and loves without limits. 🐾

Why should your dog be America’s Favorite?

Fendi is a living example of what unconditional love looks like— guided by purpose & driven by devotion. Her well-mannered disposition allows access to the most unconventional places. She has taken more than 150 flights, helicoptered on glaciers, enjoyed dinner trains, attended front row plays, weddings, funerals, dinner cruises, & much more with attentiveness, obedience, & alertness. Fendi embodies the difference between play & work. It's as if she's a little human wrapped in a ball of fur.