When it comes to the proper treatment of individuals with disabilities, a service dog can be a valuable friend to have. With such a valuable ally on one’s side, a person’s quality of life increases vastly and they allow the disabled individual the potential to take part in things that would be difficult or next to impossible to do by themselves It is crucial for service dogs to be trained properly by a professional in order for them to be a dependable cornerstone in a disabled person’s life.
Service dogs can fulfill a multitude of tasks, from leading the blind to their destination all the way to alerting their masters when a telephone is ringing in their home. These sorts of functions require structured and meticulous training methods in order for each animal to achieve their maximum potential.
Service dog trainers are tasked with teaching each individual dog in the best method possible so that they can serve their owners well and in a way that best assists their particular disability. Selecting the wrong kind of service dog expert can only cause someone more trouble down the line. By doing ample research prior to the dog’s training, you can avoid this eventuality.
While the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) doesn’t specifically require a service dog to be trained in a professional manner, choosing the right trainer for your dog is still encouraged and worth taking seriously. If you’re interested in pursuing service dog training for your faithful pal, here are a few ways to determine the right trainer for you!
A Small List of Qualities to Look For in a Service Dog Trainer
Check Out the Facility First
Visiting the facility your dog might be trained is a good idea before signing on the dotted line. Meet with some of the trainers and express any concerns you may have. Also, be sure to observe the conditions of the facility itself. Is it clean? Do the dogs seem to be in good spirits, or do they seem overly timid and almost frightened of their trainers?
Educational Background
There are many dog trainer certification programs out there, however, be aware that not every state makes it a requirement for a service dog trainer to actually have professional certification. The ones that do have certification stand above the rest in terms of dedication to their craft. Be sure to enquire about each trainer’s educational history when determining the right trainer for you. Here is a list of possible certifications.
Take A Look At Their Better Business Bureau Listing
One of the best ways to review a service dog training group is to see if they are available for viewing on the Better Business Bureau website. If there are any grievous complaints against the particular organization you are researching, user reviews on there will indicate it… sometimes in a blunt manner!
Service Dog Trainers By State
Alabama
Service Dogs Alabama
8365 Mobile Highway
Hope Hull, AL 36043
334-676-3733
Email: [email protected]
Service Dogs Alabama are dedicated to training medical/psychiatric service dogs for adults, children, and veterans. They also make an effort to train behavior dogs for high-stress environments, such as schools and courtrooms. They generally have at least 50 dogs in the process of training with a waiting period of around 18 months or less.
Easterseals Dogs on Call
5960 East Shirley Ln.
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 395-4489
[email protected]
Dogs on Call is a non-profit organization via Easter Seals Alabama. They are certified via the America Kennel Club. Some of the Dogs on Call team members hold advanced certifications.
Alaska
Alaska Dog Works
9475 N. Sue Dr.
Willow, AK 99688
1-907-841-1686
[email protected]
Alaska Dog Works focuses on psychiatric-level service dogs, specifically for ex-military members.
4 Paws Alaska
Training Center: Anchorage, Alaska
Home Office:
253 Dayton Ave.
Xenia, Ohio 45385
[email protected]
4 Paws for Ability is a non-profit organization that endeavors to match well-trained service dogs with disabled children, veterans with mobility/hearing issues and more. They also make an effort to do public education seminars with regards to service dogs in the public sector.
- O. Box 771393
Eagle River, AK 99577
907-250-7252
[email protected]
Midnight Sun Service Dogs is a veteran-owned and volunteer-ran nonprofit organization that specializes in service, facility, companion, and therapy dogs for wounded/traumatized veterans, especially veterans who suffer from PTSD. Their current president April Gettys is certified by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
Arizona
K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training
Golden Valley, AZ 86413
(928) 530-4605
[email protected]
K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training. Their current lead director Marsha Tonkinson is certified by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. They focus primarily on PTSD service dog training for veterans.
Prescott K9 Academy
1345 S. Iron Springs Rd.
Skull Valley, Arizona 86338
(928) 443-0386
Prescott K9 Academy trains service dogs that are adept at offering psychiatric support functions, seizure awareness, PTSD support, and much more.
Arkansas
Ozark Canine Academy
15550 W. Highway 102
Decatur, AR 72722
479-657-3424
[email protected]
Ozark Canine Academy is a veteran-owned service dog training business that provides lifestyle training for each dog so they can seamlessly integrate as companion dogs for their respective owners. The facility is in a natural, safe environment free from urban distractions.
Wright Way ASSISTANCE Animal Service Dog Training Rainwright
4419 W 22nd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
United States
(702) 827-8941
Write Way offers service animal training to families who have low-income.
California
Canine Companions for Independence
CCI National Headquarters
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
P.O. Box 446
1-866-CCI-DOGS (224-3647)
Canine Companions for Independence is a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs for children, adults, veterans and even professional services such as the health and criminal justice industries. They also provide free service dog access to low-income individuals.
Little Angels Service Dogs
PO Box 219
Jamul, CA 91935
1-800-528-9550
Little Angels Service Dogs provides service animal training for seizures, mobility aid, autism aid, mental health assistance, and more.
Colorado
Canine Partners of the Rockies
651 Potomac Street
E Aurora, CO 80011
303-364-9040
Canine Partners of the Rockies primarily trains mobility service dogs that help individuals get hold of objects, help with wheelchair pulling, opening and closing doors, barking for assistance, and much more. They also provide training for professional individuals who work with disabled people on the regular.
Mountain High Service Dogs
PO Box 0721, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 440-8282
[email protected]
Mountain High Service Dogs utilize a bond-based choice style of teaching and provides service dogs for individuals with extreme allergies, epilepsy, autism, diabetes, and PTSD.
Connecticut
LEDR Dog Training
Windsor, CT
860-580-9588
[email protected]
LEDR Dog Training can help train service animals to help with mobility problems and balance concerns, vision issues, PTSD, anxiety and hearing disorders.
Educated Canines Assisting With Disabilities
149 Newfield Rd
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 489-6550
Contact Form
Educated Canines Assisting With Disabilities is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to training service animals that assist individuals with mobility problems, such as stroke victims.
Florida
Florida Dog Guides FTD
2016 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
941-748-8245
[email protected]
Florida Dog Guides provide service dog training for veterans with PTSD, the hard of hearing, individuals that struggle with autism, and basic therapy/good behavior training.
Service Dogs of Florida
Winter Garden, Florida
1-855-SDFL-HELP
[email protected]
Service Dogs of Florida has a multitude of service dog training areas, from mobility, hearing and seizure prediction services, all the way to diabetic support dogs. They are a nonprofit organization and subsist on donations from the general public.
Georgia
Peach on a Leash
Serving the areas of: Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Sandy Springs, Peachtree Corners, Dunwoody, Canton, Woodstock, East Cobb, Chamblee, Brookhaven, Decatur, Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead
[email protected].
Peach on a Leash trains service dogs for PTSD and panic attack support, mobility services, guide dogs for the blind, as well as seizure and autism response dogs. They take payment plans and offer a veteran/law enforcement discount.
Paws for Life USA
3100 Roswell Road, Suite 125
Marietta GA 30062
770-402-0297
[email protected]
Paws for Life USA has an extensive ADA screening process. They provide service dog training for most kinds of disabilities, including neurological, autism, mobility issues, diabetes and more.
Hawaii
Balanced Obedience
2440 Campus Rd Ste 308
Honolulu, HI 96822
808-358-9190
[email protected]
Balanced Obedience offers service/emotional support dog training after a dog completes their obedience training course. The fee is $700. The total training time is around 120 hours, with 30 of those spent in public areas.
Hawaii Fi-Do Service Dogs
PO Box 757
Kahuku, Hawaii 96731
808 638-0200
[email protected]
Hawaii Fi-Do Service Dogs pre-trains different kinds of service dogs for individuals on a waiting list that have met ADA standards for requiring a service animal. Each individual is then given six months to see if their new service dog is fitting their needs.
Idaho
Companion Training
Boise, Idaho
(208) 342-4383
Contact Form
Companion Training offers a multitude of training solutions for your service dog. PTSD, autism, generalized assistance, mobility, hearing assistance, diabetic alert training, and even specially designed programs to meet your individual needs.
Genesis Service Dogs
Meridian, ID
208-761-4884
[email protected]
Genesis Service Dogs is a non-profit service dog training organization that stresses the benefits of human/animal pair bonding. They have many different kinds of service dog training programs, including insulin level detection, hearing assistance, wheelchair/mobility as well as seizure alert.
Illinois
Committed Canine
1399 E 1900 Ave
Browntown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3333
[email protected]
Committed Canine is a veteran-owned service dog training organization that trains service dogs based on the client’s individual needs.
SIT Service Dogs
519 Kilpatrick Rd
Ava, Illinois 62907
(618) 426-5666
[email protected]
SIT Service Dogs trains mobility assistance, seizure response, neurological and generalized medical alert service dogs. They keep their operation smaller so that they can provide higher-quality, individually-catered support to their clients.
Indiana
Northern Indiana Service Dogs
1913 F. N Michigan St. PMB 190
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 952-1635
[email protected]
Northern Indiana Service Dogs train mobility assistance, seizure assistance, PTSD and autism service dogs. They focus on training service dogs that cater well to the needs of disabled children.
Indiana Canine Assistance Network (ICAN)
5610 Crawfordsville Rd, Suite 2101
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 672-3860
[email protected]
ICAN is a nonprofit organization that is accredited by the Assistance Dogs International foundation (ADI). They are the only service dog org in Indiana to have this distinction.
Iowa
Deafinitely Dogs! Service Dogs
2802 Lippisch Place SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319) 930-DOGS (3647)
Email: [email protected]
Deafinitely Dogs! train service dogs for a multitude of disabilities and problems. They provide training for autism, mobility, diabetic alert, hearing, PTSD, and even companion dogs.
Kansas
KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.
120 W. 7th Street
Washington, KS 66968
785-325-2256
[email protected]
KSDS Assistance Dogs is an Assistance Dogs International-accredited nonprofit organization that trains dogs to assist the visually challenged and other disabilities. They also train facility dogs for counseling, healthcare and legal fields.
CARES
P.O. Box 314
Concordia, KS 66901
785-243-1077
800-498-1077
[email protected]
CARES is a for-profit organization that trains dogs for the elderly and disabled. They provide full-time employment and benefits to over 50 individuals due to their own internal adult services program.
Kentucky
Pawsibilities Unleashed
363 Versailles Road, Suite E
Frankfort, KY 40601
866-411-7297
[email protected]
Pawsibilities Unleashed provides service dog training, a certification path, and even coverage with insurance for all therapy dogs. They mostly focus on training facility-based animals for specific functions in hospitals, convalescent centers, etc. They also provide generalized obedience training as well.
Good Job Dogs LLC
Louisville, KY
[email protected]
Good Job Dogs LLC is a private company that provides a variety of service dog training for disabilities such as anxiety/mental health, diabetes, migraines, and seizures, hearing concerns and PTSD. They also train dogs for therapy-based purposes such as providing comfort for hospitalized patients and group homes. They have a phone-based consultation system that is appointment only.
Louisiana
Off Leash K9 Training
New Orleans, LA
888-547-1864
[email protected]
Off Leash K9 Training is a New Orleans-based organization that focuses on a more intimate and personal approach when it comes to training successful service dogs for various disabilities. Contact them for more information specific to your needs as well as pricing.
Doggone Express
31058 Highway 1055
Mt. Hermon, LA 70450
504-239-0398
[email protected]
Doggone Express has a program called Companions for Life which provides trained service dogs with individuals based on their needs. Companions for Life is very affordable and individuals only have to pay a $150 adoption fee.
Maine
Telling Tails Training
285 Main Street Rt. 302
Fryeburg, ME
207-642-3693
[email protected]
Telling Tails Training provides personal training with an individual and their service dog. They offer a wide selection of different classes, seminars, and events that help to strengthen the bond between the owner and their assistance animal.
Maryland
Fidos For Freedom
1200 Sandy Spring Rd.
Laurel, MD 20707
410-880-4178
301-490-4005
Contact Form
Fidos For Freedom offers both assistance dog programs as well as therapy dog programs. They do not train dogs, however, for the purposes of vision problems, autism, seizures, diabetes or mental health issues. They also will not train any private-owned animals.
Compass Key
Northern MD
484-643-8445
Contact Form
Compass Key, formerly PAWS Training Centers, is a multi-state service dog training company that trains currently owned privately purchased dogs so they can become service animals. They belong to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the Animal Assisted Intervention International (AAII) as well as the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP).
Massachusetts
NEADS World Class Service Dogs
305 Redemption Rock Trail South
Princeton, MA 01541
978-422-9064
Contact Form
NEADS World Class Service Dogs is a company that trains service dogs in a lot of different support functions. This includes training for deaf clients, PTSD children with autism and other disabilities of a physical nature, and much more. They do not currently provide programs for psychiatric or emotional support animals.
At Your Service Dog Training
Hadley/Northampton, MA
413-336-0598
[email protected]
Contact Form
At Your Service Dog Training provides service dog training with a primary focus on mobility assistance dogs as well as psychiatric care dogs. They also offer full room and board for any kind of dogs that reside outside of the MA region that pass the screening process.
Michigan
Paws With a Cause
1328 Wheaton
Troy, MI 48083
248-619-9201
[email protected]
Paws With a Cause is a non-profit organization dedicated to training general service dogs, hearing dogs, seizure care dogs, and service dogs that assist children with autism. They also train facility-related service dogs to assist professionals in the healthcare industry
Sterling Service Dogs
3715 E. Fifteen Mile Rd.
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310
586-883-2810
[email protected]
Sterling Service Dogs is a non-profit organization that endeavors to assist children and adults with disabilities reach a higher quality of life via the partnership with a well-trained service animal.
Minnesota
Can Do Canines
9440 Science Center Dr
New Hope, MN 55428
763-331-3000
Contact Form
Can Do Canines trains a variety of service animals. Hearing, mobility, seizure, diabetes and autism assistance dogs are their main focus. They do not focus on training dogs that assist in blindness, mental illness, or service dogs for the facility sector.
PawPADs Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs
9877 234th Street East
Lakeville, MN 55044-8299
612-643-5671
[email protected]
PawPADs Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs train a huge variety of service dogs depending on the needs of the client in question. They have a special focus on diabetic assistance dogs and generalized service dogs as well as facility-based service animals. They do not, however, train emotional support animals, service animals for the treatment of mental health problems or PTSD-related problems.
Helping Paws
630 12th Avenue South
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-988-9359
Contact Form
Helping Paws is an accredited Assistance Dogs International (ADI) member that has a special focus in training service dogs for veterans as well as first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They cannot cater to clients needing a service dog for blindness assistance or hearing-related problems, however.
Mississippi
Hub City Service Dogs
6068 Hwy 98, Suite 1-126
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39402
601-596-4495
[email protected]
Hub City Service Dogs, so far, is the only certified service dog training company in Mississippi. They focus on two primary sectors of service dogs, psychiatric support and diabetic alert.
Missouri
CHAMP Assistance Dogs
1968 Craig Rd -Ste 200
St. Louis, MO 63146
314-485-1264
[email protected]
Champ Assistance Dogs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that trains four different kinds of assistance animals. They provide training for public access service dogs, home service dogs, home therapy dogs, and specialized facility dogs that work in professional areas like counselor offices and hospitals.
American Service Dog Organization
988 Barbizon Drive
Manchester, MO 63021
[email protected]
The American Service Dog Organization does custom training with service dogs that can assist clients in various physical needs, such as pulling wheelchairs, manipulating light switches and putting things in the trash. They do not, however, train any kind of medical alert animal, such as dogs trained for seizures, diabetes, and visual impairment.
Montana
K9 Care Montana Inc.
PO Box 490
Livingston, Montana 59047
Contact Form
K9 Care Montana Inc. is a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs at no cost to the client. They have a special focus on training service animals that help assist wounded veterans as well as children with intensive special needs, such as autism. They do not, however, train any kind of medical alert service animal.
Wind River Canine Partners
5353 E. Carlton Creek Rd.
Florence, MT 59833
406 273-4899
[email protected]
Wind River Canine Partners offers service dog training on multiple levels. They can train for the purposes of mobility assistance, seizure care, diabetes, PTSD/anxiety issues, hearing issues and even train animals for clients that have severe forms of autism. They also are aware that there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” approach to training service animals and can train individually according to a client’s particular needs.
Nebraska
Dillon’s Dog Training, LLC,
3002 N 131 St, Omaha, NE 68164
402-517-8892
Contact Form
Dillon’s Dog Training offers a diverse range of training for your service dog needs. They can train diabetic alert dogs, oxygen assistance dogs, dogs trained in aiding seizure patients, psychiatric/PTSD care animals and much more.
Domesti-PUPS
141 Harwood Court
Lincoln, NE 685021-866-515-PUPS
402-465-4201
[email protected]
Domesti-PUPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit org that trains therapy dogs, service dogs and even rescue dogs. Dogs trained here can focus on balance issues, wheelchair assistance, seizure care, and even diabetic alert procedures. They train service dogs for both children as well as adults.
Nevada
The K-9 Handler LLC
Henderson and Las Vegas, NV
702-882-3694
Contact Form
The K-9 Handler trains service dogs primarily for disabled veterans with mobility issues as well as psychiatric concerns, such as PTSD.
Michael’s Angel Paws
Multiple Locations in NV
702-658-0148
Contact Form
Michael’s Angel Paws has a special service dog program that can train prospective animals in mobility practices, psychological/PTSD care, autism, and even medical alert problems (such as diabetes, seizures, and hearing impairment).
New Hampshire
College For Pets
594 Tenney Mountain Hwy.
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-369-4738
[email protected]
College For Pets is an organization that provides service dog training for both puppies as well as older dogs over five months of age. Older dogs require some form of obedience training prior to being accepted into this program.
Dee Ganley Dog Training Services
P.O. Box 19
East Andover, NH 03231
603-735-5543
[email protected]
Dee Ganley Dog Training Services provide a full complement of dog training services to fit your health/lifestyle needs. They train dogs to be wheelchair assistants, visual impairment guides, hearing assistants, seizure/medical response, as well as psychiatric care animals.
New Jersey
Kayla’s Paws Service Dog Training Education and Assistance Foundation
East Brunswick, NJ
848-373-6699
[email protected]
Kayla’s Paws Service is a nonprofit organization that provides service dog training services and would like to operate on a national level one day. The owners themselves are disabled and have a law enforcement background, so they are aware of the need for a well-trained service dog.
New Mexico
Assistance Dogs of the West
P.O. Box 31027
Santa Fe, NM 87594
505-986-9748
[email protected]
Assistance Dogs of the West provide general service dog training, along with training for dogs that can aid in other complicated disabilities, such as ones that require medical alert training. They focus on engaging youth and their leadership skills as a part of their company culture.
Service Dogs of New Mexico
17 Bus Lane
Sandia Park, NM 87047
505-286-7809
[email protected]
Service Dogs of New Mexico train service dogs specifically for veterans, service dogs for individuals under the age of 18, emotional support animals, and ADA-compliant facility service dogs.
New York
Canine Companions for Independence: North East Region
Miller Family Campus
286 Middle Island Road
Medford, NY 11763
631-561-0200
Contact Form
Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for children, adults, veterans and even professional services such as the health and criminal justice industries. They also provide free service dog access to low-income individuals. CCI has a branch in New York, as well as many other locations in the United States.
All Dawgs
30 Railroad Ave
Albany NY 12205
518-831-9192
[email protected]
All Dawgs is an Albany, New York-based service dog training organization that can train not only just generalized assistance service dogs but also emotional support dogs as well as therapy/facility dogs.
Rochester NY Dogs
Unit 631
Pittsford NY 14534
585-861-8067
[email protected]
Rochester NY Dogs is a Rochester, New York-based service dog training organization that can train not only just generalized assistance service dogs but also emotional support dogs as well as therapy/facility dogs. They are labeled as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator as well as part of the American Kennel Club Star Puppy program.
North Carolina
Compass Key
Eastern NC
484-643-8445
Contact Form
Compass Key, formerly PAWS Training Centers, is a multi-state service dog training company that trains currently-owned privately purchased dogs to be service animals. They belong to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the Animal Assisted Intervention International (AAII) as well as the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP).
Canines for Service
221 Old Dairy Road, Unit 1
Wilmington NC 28405
910-362-8181
[email protected]
Canines for Service focuses on training service dogs for veterans and non-veterans with mobility concerns.
North Dakota
Service Dogs for America
920 Short Street
Jud, North Dakota 58454 701-685-2242
[email protected]
Service Dogs for America trains mobility assistance dogs, emergency response dogs, dogs that specialize in PTSD, and professional-use facility dogs.
Ohio
Canine Companions for Independence: North Central Region
4989 State Route 37 East
Delaware, Ohio 43015
740-833-3700
Contact Form
Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for children, adults, veterans and even professional services such as the health and criminal justice industries. They also provide free service dog access to low-income individuals. CCI has a branch in New York, as well as many other locations in the United States.
Oklahoma
Glad Wags Service Dogs
5103 S Sheridan Rd, #540
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-504-1764
Contact Form
Glad Wags Service Dogs provides service dog training for diabetes, autism, hearing aid, mobility, narcolepsy, psychiatric issues, and more.
Oregon
Compass Key
Northwest OR
484-643-8445
Contact Form
Compass Key, formerly PAWS Training Centers, is a multi-state service dog training company that trains currently-owned privately purchased dogs to be service animals. They belong to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the Animal Assisted Intervention International (AAII) as well as the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP).
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna Service Dogs
Susquehanna Service Dogs
1078 Gravel Hill Road
Grantville, PA 17028
717-599-5920
[email protected]
Susquehanna Service Dogs train service dogs for mobility, autism, PTSD, hearing, and seizure concerns. They also have the capacity to train facility dogs as well as home-based service dogs.
Compass Key
Southeastern PA
484-643-8445
Contact Form
Compass Key, formerly PAWS Training Centers, is a multi-state service dog training company that trains currently owned privately purchased dogs to be service animals. They belong to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the Animal Assisted Intervention International (AAII) as well as the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP).
Rhode Island
A Modern Dog Training
27 Meadow St, Warwick RI
401-404-5366
[email protected] (preferred method of communication)
A Modern Dog Training provides individual professional owner service dog training. Proof of need is required.
South Carolina
PAALS
221 N. Grampian Hills Rd.
Columbia, SC 29223
803-788-7063
Contact Form
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services provides training for mobility assistance dogs, autism assistance dogs, PTSD assistance dogs, facility service dogs, as well as home companion dogs.
South Dakota
Animal Psychology Center
Philip/Rapid City, South Dakota
605-390-7295
[email protected]
Contact Form
The Animal Psychology Center trains service animals for mental/emotional disabilities as well as physical ones. Training is based on the client’s specific disability.
Tennessee
Retrieving Independence
256 Seaboard Lane Suite C101
Franklin, TN 37067
615-934-0444
[email protected]
Retrieving Independence is a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs through volunteer workers of many different varieties, including prison inmates.
Texas
TADSAW
13423 Blanco Road, Suite 218
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-643-2901
[email protected]
Train a Dog, Save a Warrior (TADSAW) is an organization that specializes in training a “battle buddy” service dog for veterans dealing with the rigors of post-war physical impairment or emotional issues.
Utah
Molli Dogs Training
Orem, UT
801-592-6912
[email protected]
Contact Form
Molli Dogs Training is a service dog training organization in Utah that can train service dogs based on disability needs. They are the only trainer in the Utah Valley area that is certified to work with Canines for Careers, a program that saves the lives of shelter dogs everywhere.
Skye’s Dog Training
West Jordan, UT
801-885-3922
[email protected]
Skye’s Dog Training is a Certified Behavior Consultant – Canine (CBCC-KA) as well as Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) in the West Jordan, Utah area. They train service dogs, emotional support dogs, therapy dogs, and professional facility dogs.
Vermont
Therapy Dogs of Vermont
P.O. Box 1271
Williston, VT 05495-1271
Contact Form
Therapy Dogs of Vermont is a non-profit organization that consists of mostly volunteers who train therapy dogs, which are then utilized in hospitals, nursing homes, and other places where the trained dogs can help with rehabilitation and comfort.
Virginia
Mutts with a Mission
P.O. Box 4147, Suffolk, VA 23439
Phone: 757-465-1033
Fax: 757-465-1088
[email protected]
Mutts with a Mission focuses on providing wounded veterans with a proper service dog that can assist them and their needs. They will also be opening their services to law enforcement and other kinds of first responders with disabilities in the near future.
Saint Francis Service Dogs
8232 Enon Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
540-342-3647
[email protected]
Saint Francis Service Dogs provide trained dogs that assist individuals who suffer with autism, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, arthritic conditions, and much more.
Washington
Compass Key
Western WA
484-643-8445
Contact Form
Compass Key, formerly PAWS Training Centers, is a multi-state service dog training company that trains currently-owned privately purchased dogs to be service animals. They belong to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the Animal Assisted Intervention International (AAII) as well as the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP).
West Virginia
PurposeFULL Paws
1586 Winchester Ave., Unit C
Martinsburg, WV 25405
[email protected]
PurposeFULL Paws train mobility service dogs, diabetic alert service dogs, autism service dogs, and service dogs who assist with individuals who are hard of hearing.
Wisconsin
Custom Canines Service Dog Academy
2310 Mustang Way
Madison, WI 53718
844-888-8850
Contact Form
Custom Canines Service Dog Academy provides service dog training for mobility problems, visual assistance/guide dogs, autism assistance, and PTSD assistance.
Capable Canines of Wisconsin, Inc.
P.O. Box 34
Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650
608-561-2269
[email protected]
Capable Canines of Wisconsin trains service dogs that can handle seizures, diabetes problems, autism, and other physical disabilities. There’s a high demand for autism-related service dogs, with a waiting period of almost 3 years.
Wyoming
Wyo Dogs Training
733 Henry Rd
Powell, WY 82435
307-754-2652
[email protected]
Wyo Dogs Training is an organization that trains therapy dogs primarily.
K9s 4 Mobility
11805 Campstool Road
Cheyenne, WY, 82007
307-222-9597
[email protected]
Contact Form
K9s 4 Mobility train a large variety of service dog types, including guide dogs, general service dogs for individuals with physical disabilities, as well as social dogs for children with behavior/mental/physical disabilities. They also provide an owner-trained service dog program for individuals who wish to learn how to train their very own dog via the watchful eye of a certified professional service dog trainer.