Credentials & Certifications
Every credential on this page represents years of dedicated study, formal training, and a genuine calling to care for animals and people with the highest standard of knowledge and integrity. TAGA Ranch is Iowa's most credentialed Australian Shepherd breeder — and every certificate has been earned.
"I did not collect these credentials to put on a wall. Every single one represents something I was called to learn — a deeper way to serve the animals in my care and the families who trust me with their companions. This is not a resume. This is a life's work."
AKC · ASCA · USASA · IAPBA · Verified
These are the highest designations available to Australian Shepherd breeders in the United States. Every one is independently verified and publicly searchable. This is what separates TAGA Ranch from the rest.
AKC Breeder of Merit
The highest designation the American Kennel Club awards. Held by fewer than 1% of all AKC registered breeders nationwide. Requires health testing, AKC registration, and demonstrated commitment to breed improvement. Independently verified — not self-reported. Signed by AKC President Dennis B. Sprung.
November 14, 2023AKC Registered Kennel — TAGA
The American Kennel Club has granted the registered kennel name of TAGA to Toni J. Robbins for Australian Shepherds. This is an official AKC kennel registration — demonstrating a long-standing, verified relationship with the American Kennel Club.
October 2021 – October 2026AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
Health · Education · Accountability · Responsibility · Tradition. Requires signing the AKC Canine Care Pledge — a verified commitment to health testing, ongoing breeder education, and responsible breeding practices. Not just a claim — a signed verified pledge.
ASCA Lifetime Member
Lifetime membership in the original and oldest registry for the Australian Shepherd breed. ASCA's breed standard emphasizes working ability and herding instinct above all. TAGA kennel is registered with both AKC and ASCA — honoring the breed's complete heritage. Registered December 12, 2017.
Member ID: 601241USASA Member
Active membership in the AKC parent club for the Australian Shepherd breed. The United States Australian Shepherd Association works to preserve, protect, and advance the breed across the United States through health research, education, and responsible breeding standards.
Member ID: 2843Iowa Pet Breeders Association
Active member of the Iowa Pet Breeders Association — an organization committed to improving the quality of pet breeding in Iowa through ongoing education. Toni has completed 35.5 continuing education hours across multiple years — demonstrating a commitment to never stop learning.
35.5 CEU Hours CompletedBBB Accredited Business
TAGA Ranch holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest possible rating. Accreditation requires a demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices, transparency, customer satisfaction, and honest advertising. Independently verified.
Formally Trained in Integrative Healing
What sets TAGA Ranch apart is not just the breeding credentials — it is the depth of holistic knowledge Toni brings to every animal in her care. These certifications represent real study, real training, and real daily application.
Licensed Commissioned Holistic Therapist
A formal license to practice integrative holistic therapy. This is not a self-declared title — it is a licensed and commissioned designation earned through documented training and a formal credentialing process. Applied every day at TAGA Ranch to the care of every animal.
Animal Aromatherapy Specialist
Certified under Dr. Janet Roark DVM — one of the foremost authorities on essential oils and animal health in the veterinary world. This certification covers the safe and effective use of essential oils for dogs, horses, and other animals. Applied daily at TAGA Ranch.
March 29, 2024Certified Quantum Energy Practitioner
Certified by Nadya Summers Lutz TND — Founder of Quantum Energy. This certification covers the practice of quantum energy healing — supporting the body's natural healing through bioelectric frequency work. Applied to every animal at TAGA Ranch through the Solex AO Scan technology.
Animal Naturopathy Certification
Comprehensive animal naturopathy training covering natural nutrition, aromatherapy, homeopathy, energy therapies, Reiki, massage, naturopathy for horses, Bach flower remedies, and more. Accredited by the Complementary Medical Association, CPD, and the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine.
July 16, 2024Folk Medicines — DSTIM Module
Completion of the Folk Medicines DSTIM module through SomaVeda College of Natural Medicine — integrating traditional earth medicine wisdom with modern holistic practice. SomaVeda is a globally recognized institution in natural medicine education.
April 23, 2025doTERRA Silver Club Program
Certificate of Graduation from the doTERRA Silver Club Program — recognizing advanced knowledge and successful completion of doTERRA's essential oil education program. Signed by Emily Wright, Founding Executive and Chair of the Board of doTERRA.
Faith-Based Credentials & Calling
The ministry foundation of TAGA Ranch is not decorative — it is the core of everything Toni does. These credentials represent a formal calling, years of study in church law and structure, and a genuine ordained ministry that serves animals, families, and the larger community.
Ordained Minister
Toni Robbins is an ordained minister — a calling that forms the spiritual foundation of TAGA Ranch and 3R Ministries. Every breeding decision, every placement, and every act of animal care is an expression of this calling to stewardship and service. This is why TAGA Ranch is a ministry — not just a business.
Native American Indigenous Church
As an adopted member of the Native American Indigenous Church Toni brings ancient earth medicine wisdom to her holistic healing practice — honoring the sacred relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world. This spiritual foundation is woven into every aspect of care at TAGA Ranch.
Church & Ministry Course Completions
Certificates of Achievement · Dr. Carlos Jaramillo · Bishop Prof. Charles McWilliams
🙏 A Day of Calling — Ordination Ceremony Toni Robbins ordained as minister alongside fellow
healers and clergy under the authority of Bishop Prof. Dr. Charles McWilliams of SMOCH —
the Sacred Medical Order of the Hospitallers.
The Church of Hope is an Orthodox diocese of special ministry, chartered by the Sacred Catholic
Church of the East — Holy See Primatial of Brazil. This sacred ceremony marked the formal beginning
of what had already been lived for years — a life of service, stewardship, and healing. It is this
calling that gave birth to TAGA Ranch as a faith-based ministry sanctuary under 3R Ministries.
"Called to serve. Called to heal. Called to steward."
— Toni Robbins · Ordained Minister · TAGA Ranch
Iowa's Most Credentialed Australian Shepherd Breeder
Every credential on this page represents a real commitment — to the breed, to holistic healing, to faith-guided stewardship, and to the families who trust TAGA Ranch with their companions. When you choose TAGA Ranch you choose a breeder who never stops learning.