This is the original blog post about the Big List click here to see the up-to-date Big List.
Koogle and I are all about helping people and dogs connect as service dog teams. I couldn’t a complete list that could help someone search for “service dog trainers near me”, so I made one myself. Find a non-profit service dog organization to support your personalized needs.
Our big list is organized by the need served. Click a button below to jump to the list that interests you. Some providers offer multiple types of service dogs, so you might see them in more than one list. In a coming blog post, I’ll discuss how to choose a service dog provider.
I’m still discovering new service dog providers, and I will update the list as I go. Did I miss your organization? Please comment or write to me at jim@jimandhisdog.com.
Mobility – dogs helping people move through the world
| Name | Target Clients | Fees | Founded | ADI Accredited? | Area Served | Location | Comments |
| The Ability Center | Adults, Children | $2,500 | Yes | OH, MI, IN | Sylvania, OH | The program is a service of the Ability Center, but not its focus | |
| America’s Vet Dogs | Active Military & Veterans | Free of charge | 2003 | Yes | All USA | Smithtown, NY | Created by Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind |
| Assistance Canine Training Services (ACTS) | Adults | $50 application fee, $7500 fund raising | 2007 | Yes | All USA | Conway, NH | New England focus |
Assistance Dogs Northwest | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 2001 | Yes | ID, OR, WA | Bainbridge, WA | |
Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 2001 | Yes | HI | Makawao, HI | |
Assistance Dogs of the West | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $7,500 to $10,000 | 1995 | Yes | NM | Santa Fe, NM | Will consider working with client’s dog |
| Bergin University of Canine Studies | Adults, Veterans | $50 application fee, $500 dog fee, $300 course fee | 1991 | Yes | All US | Penngrove, CA | Limited dog placement program. Their focus is teaching dog trainers |
| Brigadoon Service Dogs | Veterans | $10,000 fundraising obligation for civilian clients | 2004 | Yes | Pacific Northwest | Bellingham, WA | |
| California Service Dog Academy | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $20,000 for a dog, $5,000 for your own dog | 2018 | Yes | CA | Visalia, CA | Has a self-train program |
| Can Do Canines | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1989 | Yes | MN, WI | New Hope, MN | Will consider working with client’s dog |
| Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind | Adults | CA$1.00 | 1984 | Yes | All Canada | Manotick, ON | Primarily a guide dog organization, has a mobility dog program |
| Canine Assistants | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1991 | No | All US | Milton, GA | Over 1,500 dogs placed since 1991. 75-100 dogs placed annually |
| Canine Companions | Adults, Children Veterans | Free of charge | 1975 | Yes | All US | Multiple campuses | Oldest and largest service dog provider in US. First accredited by ADI |
| Canine Partners for Life | Adults | “Nominal” donation required | 1989 | Yes | Within 250 miles of Cochranville, PA | Cochranville, PA | |
| Canine Partners of the Rockies | Active Duty Military, Adults, Children, First-Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee | 2002 | Yes | CO | Aurora, CO | |
| Canine Support Teams | Adults, Veterans | $100 application fee, $9,500 placement fee, $150 annual recertification fee (no fees for veterans) | 1989 | Yes | All US | Murrieta, CA | Dogs are donated by private breeders or rescuded from shelters |
| Canines for Service, Inc. | Veterans | No cost or fund-raising commitment | 1996 | Yes | All US | Wilmington, NC | Services limited to veterans |
| CHAMP Assistance Dogs, Inc | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1998 | Yes | Within 50 mile radius of St. Louis, MO | St. Louis, MO | Has a therapy dog program for pet dogs |
| Circle Tail, Inc | Adults, Teens | $25 application fee, $80/year International Association of Assistance Dog Partners membership | 1997 | Yes | Cincinnati, Ohio area | Pleasant Plain, OH | |
| COPE Service Dogs | Adults | CA$100 application fee, CA$100 interview fee, CA$3300 Team Training Fee | 2003 | Yes | Within 3 hour drive of Barrie, Ontario | Barrie, ON | |
| Dog Alliance – Hounds for Heroes Service Dogs | Active Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $10,000 for non-veterans | 2006 | Yes | Texas | Cedar Park, TX | Has a train your own service dog program. Has basic obedience classes for family dogs. |
| Dogs for Life, Inc | Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $35,255 placed dog. $17,860 for client-owned dog. Training free of charge to veterans. | 2001 | Yes | Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, Florida | Vero Beach, FL | Veteran focused program |
| Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society | Adults, Children | CA$1.00 | 1996 | Yes | Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba | Edmonton, Alberta | |
| Duo Dogs, Inc. | Adults, Teens | $100 application fee, $400 to $900 equipment fee | 1981 | Yes | USA and Canada | St. Louis, MO | |
| ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | Clients required to raise undisclosed amount for dog | 1995 | Yes | AL US | Torrington, CT | |
| Eyes Ears Nose and Paws | Adults, Children | $25 application fee, $20,000 placement fee, $600 team training fee | 2010 | Yes | NC, VA, SC | Chapel Hill, NC | Over 73 dogs partnered |
| Fidos for Freedom, Inc. | Adults, Veterans | “Minimal” administrative fee | 1987 | Yes | Baltimore – Washington DC metro area | Laurel, MD | |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1987 | Yes | All US | Englewood, CO | Over 550 teams paired since 1987 |
| Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs | Children, Adults, Veterans | $50 application fee | 2010 | No | All US | Williston, FL | Over 399 dogs placed |
| Handi-Dogs, Inc | Active Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $30 initial consult, $250 certification fee, $1,700 to $4000 training, $3000 for purchase of a dog | 1977 | Yes | Greater Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona areas | Tucson, AZ | Has both client-owned dog and matching dog programs. Clients work with trainers to train their dogs to become service animals. No guarantee of success. |
| Happy Tails Service Dogs | Not stated | No stated on website | No | AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Clients train their dogs to be service animals over 15 months | |
| Hawaii Fi-Do Service Dogs | Adults, Veterans | “Nominal” fee | 2000 | Yes | Island of Oahu | Kahuhu, HI | Small organization with no dedicated training facility |
| Helping Paws Inc. | Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $100 application fee | 1985 | Yes | Primarily MN | Hopkins, MN | |
| Hero Dogs Inc. | First Responders, Veterans | Free of charge | 2009 | Yes | Washington DC metro area within 50 miles of 20882 zip code | Brookville, MD | |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network | Adults, Children, Veterans | $75 application plus $2500 placement fee | 2002 | Yes | Indiana | Zionsville, IN | Nearly 250 dogs have been placed |
| K9s 4 Mobility, Inc | Adults | $500 application fee plus “donation” | 2012 | Yes | All US | Cheyenne, WY | 46 assistance dogs trained and placed. Also has owner-trained program |
| KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1990 | Yes | All US | Washington, KS | 636 dogs placed |
| Leashes for Living | Not stated | Not stated on website | No | Near Mendota, IL | Mendota, IL | Train your own dog program. Website is lacking details | |
| Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides | Adults, Teens | Free of charge | 1985 | Yes | All Canada | Oakville, ON | Over 3000 dogs placed in teams |
| Little Angels Service Dogs | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee, $18,000 client responsibility | 2006 | Yes | All USA and Canada | James, CA | Over 100 dogs placed |
| Medical Mutts Service Dogs | Adults, Children | $15,000 to $17,000 | 2013 | No | All US | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Mira Canada | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1981 | No | All Canada | Sainte-Madeleine, Quebec | French speaking. Over 3000 guide and service dogs teamed |
| Mutts With A Mission | Active Duty Military, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee | 2008 | Yes | All US | Virginia Beach, VA | |
| New Horizons Service Dogs | Adults, Children, Veterans | $15,000 fundraising requirement $500 team training fee | 1995 | No | FL | Orange City, FL | Over 1000 dogs placed in teams |
| Next Step Service Dogs Inc. | First Responders, Veterans | $150 application fee | 2012 | Yes | San Diego/Riverside area and Boise, ID | Escondido, CA | Will consider client-provided dogs |
| Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Service (PAALS) | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $5000 team training fee | 2007 | Yes | SC, NC, GA | Columbia, SC | |
| Patriot PAWS Service Dogs | Active Duty Military, First Responders, Veterans | Free of charge | 2006 | Yes | All US | Rockwall, TX | |
| Patriot Service Dogs | Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 2009 | Yes | Southeastern United States | The Villages, FL | 59 veterans matched with service dogs |
| Paws as Loving Support Assistance Dogs (PALS) | Children | Fund raise or contribute up to $20,000 according to financial ability | 2009 | No | Not stated on website | Forestville, CA | |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Active Duty Military, Veterans | Not disclosed on web site | 2006 | Yes | All US | Penngrove, CA | Shared history with Canine Companions, 128 dogs deployed |
| Paws With a Cause | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge, fundraising encourgaged after placement | 1979 | Yes | US east of Mississippi River | Wayland, MI | |
| Paws with Purpose | Not stated | $100 application fee, $2500 placement fee | 2003 | Yes | 35 mile radius of Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY | |
| paws4people | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | Undisclosed variable amount | 1999 | Yes | All USA and Canada | Wilmington, NC | |
| Pawsibilities Unleashed | Adults, children | $5000 and up | 1993 | No | Primarily KY | Frankfort, KY | Website lacks detail on the types of dogs offered |
| Pawsitive Teams, Inc. | Adults, Veterans | $50 application fee, $2000 placement fee | 1997 | Yes | San Diego County | San Diego, CA | Small. Only places 2 to 3 teams per year |
| Power Paws Assistance Dogs | Adults, Veterans | $10,000 applicant training fee | 2001 | Yes | All US | Scottsdale, AZ | |
| Prison Pet Partnership | Adults | $150 application fee | 1981 | No | WA | Gig Harbor, WA | Emphasis on prison dog training program |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | Adults, Veterans | $250 application fee | 2013 | Yes | IA, MN, WI, NE, IL, SD, TX, OK | Des Moines, IA | 40 service dogs placed as of June 2023 |
| Retrieving Freedom, Inc. | Veterans | Free of charge | 2011 | Yes | All US | Waverly, IA | 117 dogs placed. Two campuses |
| Retrieving Independence | Adults, Teens | $200 application fee, $15,000 contribution | 2012 | No | Not stated | Nashville, TN | Small organization, only 7-10 employees |
| Saint Francis Service Dogs | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1996 | Yes | Within 3 hours of Roanoke, VA | Roanoke, VA | |
| Service Dogs Alabama | Adults, Children, Veterans | Unspecified fees apply | 2015 | Yes | 175 mile radius of training center | Hope Hull, AL | |
| Service Dogs for America (Great Plains Assistance Dogs Foundation) | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee, $25,000 service dog fee | 1989 | Yes | All US | Jud, ND | |
| Service Dogs of Virginia | Active Duty Military, Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $102.56 application fee, $1022.80 transfer camp fee | 2000 | Yes | Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Over 100 assistance and facility dogs placed in Virginia |
| Service Dogs, Inc | Active Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, Veterans | Free of charge | 1988 | Yes | Texas | Dripping Springs, TX | Use shelter dogs |
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs | Veterans | Training camp fees | 2010 | Yes | TN, AL, GA, IN, NC, OH, VA, WV | Loudon, TN | Exclusively for veterans |
| Summit Assistance Dogs | Not stated | Applicants asked to contribute as they are able and to help fundraise | 2000 | Yes | WA, OR, ID | Anacortes, WA | Partnered more than 100 dogs with people living with disabilities since 2000 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | Adults, Children, Veterans | $5,000 service fee | 1993 | Yes | Within 4 hour drive of Grantville, PA | Grantville, PA | A program of Keystone Human Services |
| The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs | Adults, First Responders | $155 application fee, $13,500 service dog cost (no service dog charge for veterans) | 2004 | Yes | OR, WA, ID, CA, NV & Canada | Will work with client-provided dogs only within 1 hour drive of facility | |
| The Service Dog Project | Adults, Veterans, First Responders | Not stated on web site | Not stated on web site | No | Near Ipswich, MA | Ipswich, MA | Dogs are trained with recipients, over 200 dogs placed. Use Great Danes |
| Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma | Aults, Veterans, First Responders | Free of charge | 1992 | No | OK | Tulsa, OK | |
| UDS Service Dogs Program | Not stated | $25 application fee | Yes | Within 5 hours of Lancaster, PA | Lancaster, PA | Service dogs are a program with in the UDS foundation | |
| Warrior Canine Connection, Inc. | Veterans | Free of charge | 2011 | Yes | All US | Boyds, MD | Service dog application process temporarily closed |
| 4 Paws for Ability | Children, Veterans | $20,000 | 1998 | Candidate | All North America | Xenia, OH | Over 1,800 dogs placed |
Diabetes and Seizure – Dogs that alert before trouble starts
| Name | Target Clients | Fees | Founded | ADI Accredited? | Area Served | Location | Comments |
| All Purpose Canines | Children | $45 application fee, fundraising may be required | 2000 | No | All USA | Ranger, TX | Diabetes dogs |
| America’s Vet Dogs | Active Military & Veterans | Free of charge | 2003 | Yes | All USA | Smithtown, NY | Offers Seizure dogs. Created by Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind |
Assistance Dogs of the West | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $7,500 to $10,000 | 1995 | Yes | NM | Santa Fe, NM | Offers Diabetes and Seizure dogs. Will consider working with client’s dog |
| Can Do Canines | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1989 | Yes | MN, WI | New Hope, MN | Offers Diabetic and Seizure alert dogs. Will consider working with client’s dog |
| Canine Assistants | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1991 | No | All US | Milton, GA | Offers diabetic and seizure alert dogs. Over 1,500 dogs placed since 1991. 75-100 dogs placed annually |
| Canine Partners for Life | Adults | “Nominal” donation required | 1989 | Yes | Within 250 miles of Cochranville, PA | Cochranville, PA | Offers diabetes and seizure alert dogs |
| Circle Tail, Inc | Adults, Teens | $25 application fee, $80/year International Association of Assistance Dog Partners membership | 1997 | Yes | Cincinnati, Ohio area | Pleasant Plain, OH | Offers diabetes and seizure alert dogs |
| Early Alert Canines | Adults, Teens, Children | $150 application fee, $5000 team training and support fee | 2010 | Yes | CA, WA, OR, NV | Concord, CA | Diabetes alert and COVID detection dogs |
| Eyes Ears Nose and Paws | Adults, Children | $25 application fee, $20,000 placement fee, $600 team training fee | 2010 | Yes | NC, VA, SC | Chapel Hill, NC | Offer diabetes and seizure alert dogs. Over 73 dogs partnered |
| Guardian angels Medical Service Dogs | Children, Adults, Veterans | $50 application fee | 2010 | No | All US | Williston, FL | Offer seizure dogs |
| Handi-Dogs, Inc | Active Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $30 initial consult, $250 certification fee, $1,700 to $4000 training, $3000 for purchase of a dog | 1977 | Yes | Greater Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona areas | Tucson, AZ | Offer diabetes and seizure alert dogs. Has both client-owned dog and matching dog programs. Clients work with trainers to train their dogs to become service animals. No guarantee of success. |
| Leashes for Living | Not stated | Not stated on website | No | Near Mendota, IL | Mendota, IL | Offer diabetic alert and Autism dogs in a train your own dog program. | |
| Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides | Adults, Teens | Free of charge | 1985 | Yes | All Canada | Oakville, ON | Offer diabetic alert dogs. Over 3000 dogs placed in teams |
| Little Angels Service Dogs | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee, $18,000 client responsibility | 2006 | Yes | All USA and Canada | James, CA | Offer diabetes and seizure alert dogs. Over 100 dogs placed |
| Medical Mutts Service Dogs | Adults, Children | $15,000 to $17,000 | 2013 | No | All US | Indianapolis, IN | Offer diabetes and seizure alert dogs |
| Mutts With A Mission | Active Duty Military, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee | 2008 | Yes | All US | Virginia Beach, VA | Offer seizure alert dogs |
| National Institute of Canine Service and Training/Dogs4Diabetics, Inc. | Adults, Children | $250 fee | 2004 | Yes | CA, WA, OR | Concord, CA | Offer diabetic alert dogs |
| Next Step Service Dogs Inc. | First Responders, Veterans | $150 application fee | 2012 | Yes | San Diego/Riverside area and Boise, ID | Escondido, CA | Offer seizure alert dogs. Will consider client-provided dogs |
| Patriot Service Dogs | Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 2009 | Yes | Southeastern United States | The Villages, FL | 59 veterans matched with service dogs |
| Paws With a Cause | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge, fundraising encourgaged after placement | 1979 | Yes | US east of Mississippi River | Wayland, MI | Offer seizure alert dogs |
| paws4people | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | Undisclosed variable amount | 1999 | Yes | All USA and Canada | Wilmington, NC | Offer diabetes and seizure alert dogs |
| Power Paws Assistance Dogs | Adults, Veterans | $10,000 applicant training fee | 2001 | Yes | All US | Scottsdale, AZ | Offer diabetes alert dogs |
| Prison Pet Partnership | Adults | $150 application fee | 1981 | No | WA | Gig Harbor, WA | Offers seizure dogs. Emphasis on prison dog training program |
| Retrieving Independence | Adults, Teens | $200 application fee, $15,000 contribution | 2012 | No | Not stated | Nashville, TN | Offer seizure alert dogs. Small organization |
| SAR Unit, Inc. | Not stated | Not stated on website | 1993 | No | NE, IA, MO, and KS | Murray, NE | Offer seizure alert dogs |
| Service Dogs Alabama | Adults, Children, Veterans | Unspecified fees apply | 2015 | Yes | 175 mile radius of training center | Hope Hull, AL | Seizure alert dogs |
| Service Dogs for America (Great Plains Assistance Dogs Foundation) | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee, $25,000 service dog fee | 1989 | Yes | All US | Jud, ND | Offer seizure alert dogs |
| Service Dogs of Virginia | Active Duty Military, Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $102.56 application fee, $1022.80 transfer camp fee | 2000 | Yes | Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Offer diabetes alert dogs. Over 100 assistance and facility dogs placed in Virginia |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | Adults, Children, Veterans | $5,000 service fee | 1993 | Yes | Within 4 hour drive of Grantville, PA | Grantville, PA | Offer seizure alert dogs. A program of Keystone Human Services |
| 4 Paws for Ability | Children, Veterans | $20,000 | 1998 | Candidate | All North America | Xenia, OH | Offer diabetes and seizure alert dogs. Over 1,800 dogs placed |
Guide and Hearing Dogs – Helping people with what they’re missing
| Name | Target Clients | Fees | Founded | ADI Certified? | Area Served | Location | Comments |
| Can Do Canines | Adults, Children | Free of Charge | 1989 | Yes | MN and WI | New Hope, MN | Offer hearing dogs. Will consider working with client-owned dogs |
| Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind | Adults | CA$1.00 | 1984 | Yes | All Canada | Manotick, ON | Guide dogs |
| Canine Companions | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1975 | Yes | All US | Multiple campuses | Offer hearing dogs. Oldest and largest service dog provider in the US |
| Duo Dogs, Inc. | Adults, Teens | $100 application fee, $400 to $900 equipment fee | 1981 | Yes | All US and Canada | St. Louis, MO | Offer hearing dogs. |
| Eye Dog Foundation for the Blind | Adults | Free of charge | 1952 | No | All US | Phoenix, AZ | Guide dogs |
| Fidelco Guide Dogs | Not stated | Not stated on web page | 1981 | No (IDGF accredited) | All US | Bloomfield, CT | Guide dogs. |
| Fidos for Freedom, Inc. | Adults, Veterans | “Minimal” administrative fee | 1987 | Yes | Baltimore-Washington DC metro area | Laurel, MD | Offer hearing dogs |
| Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc | Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 1992 | No (IDGF accredited) | East coast of US | Cassville, NY | |
| Golden Ears Hearing Dogs | Not stated | $150 application fee plus instructional fees | 1993 | No | WA | Tacoma, WA | Clients provide dogs |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. | Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 1946 | Yes | All North America | Smithtown, NY | |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1942 | Yes | All North America | San Rafael, CA | |
| Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines | Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1948 | Yes | All North America | Selma, CA | |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | Adults | Free of charge | 1972 | No (IDGF accredited) | All US | Palm Springs, CA | More than 1300 teams have graduated. |
| Guide Dogs of Texas | Adults | Not disclosed on website | 1989 | Yes | Texas | San Antonio, TX | |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Adults, Teens | Free of charge | 1954 | No (IDGF accredited) | All US and Canada | Yorktown Heights, NY | Over 10,000 teams placed |
| International Hearing Dog, Inc. | Adults | Free of charge | 1978 | Yes | All US and Canada | Henderson, CO | Nearly 1,400 hearing dog teams trained since 1978 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 1939 | Yes | All North America | Rochester, MI | |
| Leashes for Living | Adults, Veterans | Not stated on website | No | Near Mendota, IL | Mendota, IL | Offer hearing dogs in train your own dog program | |
| Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides | Adults, Teens | Free of charge | 1985 | Yes | All Canada | Oakville, ON | Both hearing and guide dogs. Over 3000 dogs placed. |
| Mira Canada | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1981 | No | All US and Canada | Sainte-Madeleine, Quebec | Guide Dogs. French and English language instruction available. Over 3000 dogs placed |
| Mira USA | Children, Teens | Free of charge | 2009 | No | All US | Pinehurst, NC | Guide dog program focused on children and teens |
| Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) | Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $200 training & equipment fee | 1987 | Yes | Western Canada | Burnaby, BC | Offer hearing dogs |
| Pilot Dogs | Not stated | Free of charge | 1950 | Yes | All North America | Columbus, OH | Guide dog provider |
| SAR Unit, Inc. | Not stated | Not stated on website | 1993 | No | NE, IA, MO, and KS | Murray, NE | Offer hearing dogs |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | Veterans | Free of charge | 1982 | Yes | All US | Palmetto, FL | Guide dog program |
| The Hearing Dog Program | Adults | $25 application fee | No | CA & NV | San Francisco, CA | Hearing dogs. | |
| The Seeing Eye, Inc. | Adults, Veterans | $150 for first dog and $50 for successor dog (veterans pay $1) | 1929 | Yes | All US and Canada | Morristown, NJ | Oldest guide dog program |
Autism and PTSD Service Dogs – Helping people through tough times
| Name | Target Clients | Fees | Founded | ADI Certified? | Area Served | Location | Comments |
| All Purpose Canines | Children | $45 application fee, fundraising may be required | 2000 | No | All US | Ranger, TX | Autism dog provider |
| America’s VetDogs | Active duty military, Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 2003 | Yes | All US | Smithtown, NY | Military PTSD |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $7500 to $20,500 | 1995 | Yes | NM | Santa Fe, NM | Autism and Military PTSD. Will consider working with client-provided dog. |
| Autism Dog Services Inc. | Children | CA$75 application plus CA$200 equipment fee | 2007 | Yes | SW Ontario | Bradford, ON | Autism dog provider |
| Blue Path Service Dogs, Inc. | Children | “Nominal” equipment fee | 2016 | No | Within 2 hours of Hopewell Junction, NY | Wappingers Falls, NY | Autism service dogs. Spin off from Guide Dogs for the Blind Foundation |
| Brigadoon Service Dogs | Veterans | $10,000 fundraising for civilians | 2004 | Yes | Pacific Northwest | Bellingham, WA | Autism and military PTSD |
| British Columbia Guide Dog Services | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1996 | Yes | British Columbia and Alberta | Delta, BC | Autism and military PTSD |
| California Service Dog Academy | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $20,000 for a dog, $5,000 when client provides dog | 2018 | Yes | CA | Visalia, CA | Military PTSD dogs. Offers advice to those who need a service dog and has a self-train program |
| Can Do Canines | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1989 | Yes | MN and WI | New Hope, MN | Offer autism dogs. Will consider working with client-owned dogs |
| Canine Assistants | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1991 | No | All US | Milton, GA | Autism |
| Canine Companions | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1975 | Yes | All US | Multiple campuses | Offer autism dogs. Oldest and largest service dog provider in the US |
| Canine Support Teams | Adults, Veterans | $100 application fee, $9,500 placement fee, $150 annual recertification fee (no fees for veterans) | 1989 | Yes | All US | Murrieta, CA | Autism and Military PTSD |
| Canines for Service, Inc. | Veterans | No cost or fund-raising commitment | 1996 | Yes | All US | Wilmington, NC | Military PTSD. Dogs are donated by breeders or rescued from shelters |
| Clear Path for Veterans | Veterans | Not disclosed on website | 2011 | Yes | Central New York state | Chittenango, NY | Military PTSD service dogs are just one of Clear Path’s programs, not their main focus. Will consider working with client-owned dogs. |
| Dog Alliance – Hounds for Heroes Service Dogs | Active Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $10,000 for non-veterans | 2006 | Yes | Texas | Cedar Park, TX | Civilian and Military PTSD. Has a train your own service dog program. |
| Dogs for Better Lives | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1977 | Yes | All US except HI | Center Point, OR and Falmouth, MA | Autism support dogs. |
| Dogs for Life, Inc | Adults, First Responders, Veterans | Training free of charge to veterans. $4,650 annual recertification fee after 10 years | 2001 | Yes | Indian River and St. Lucie counties, FL | Vero Beach, FL | Military PTSD, veteran-focused program. Offers training for personal dogs and program dogs |
| Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society | Adults, Children | CA$1.00 | 1996 | Yes | Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba | Edmonton, AB | Autism service dogs |
| Duo Dogs, Inc. | Adults, Teens | $100 application fee, $400 to $900 equipment fee | 1981 | Yes | All US and Canada | St. Louis, MO | Autism service dogs |
| ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | Clients required to fundraise undisclosed amount for dog | 1995 | Yes | All US | Torrington, CT | Autism and military PTSD |
| FETCH | Women | Not stated on web page | 2020 | No | Dallas-Ft Worth area | Frisco, TX | Psychiatric and PTSD dogs for women |
| Fidos for Freedom, Inc. | Adults, Veterans | “Minimal” administrative fee | 1987 | Yes | Baltimore-Washington DC metro area | Laurel, MD | Military PTSD |
| Freedom Dogs | Active Duty Military, Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 2006 | Yes | San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties, CA | Oceanside, CA | Military PTSD. Veteran program. Clients are paired with a dog and a trainer working through transition to civilian life. Dogs don’t always stay with veteran |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1987 | Yes | All US | Englewood, CO | Autism and military PTSD |
| Good Dog | Children | $30 application fee and $32,000 of fundraising | 2011 | Yes | All US | Fallbrook, CA | Autism service dogs |
| Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines | Children, Veterans | Free of charge | 1948 | Yes | All North America | Selma, CA | Autism and military PTSD |
| Guardian Angels Medial Service Dogs | Adults, Children, Veterans | $50 application fee | 2010 | No | All US | Wiliston, FL | Offer Autism dogs |
| Handi-Dogs, Inc | Active Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $30 initial consult, $250 certification fee, $1,700 to $4000 training, $3000 for purchase of a dog | 1977 | Yes | Greater Tucson and Phoenix areas | Tucson, AZ | Civilian and Military PTSD. Has both client-owned dog and matching dog programs. Clients work with trainers to train their dogs to become service animals. No guarantee of success. |
| Helping Paws Inc. | Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $100 application fee | 1985 | Yes | Primarily MN | Hopkins, MN | Military PTSD |
| Hero Dogs, Inc. | First Responders, Veterans | Free of charge | 2009 | Yes | Washington DC metro within 50 miles of 20882 zip code | Brookville, MD | Military PTSD |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network | Adults, Children, Veterans | $75 application plus $2500 placement fee | 2002 | Yes | IN | Zionsville, IN | Military PTSD. Over 250 service dogs placed |
| K9s For Warriors | Veterans | Free of charge | 2011 | Yes | All US | Ponte Vedra, FL | Military PTSD, predominantly using rescue dogs |
| Leashes for Living | Adults, Veterans | Not stated on website | No | Near Mendota, IL | Mendota, IL | Offer PTSD dogs in a train your own dog program | |
| Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides | Adults, Teens | Free of charge | 1985 | Yes | All Canada | Oakville, ON | Also provide autism service dogs. Over 3000 total dogs placed. |
| Little Angels Service Dogs | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee, $18,000 responsibility | 2006 | Yes | All US and Canada | James, CA | Autism and Military PTSD. Over 100 dogs placed |
| Medical Mutts Service Dogs | Adults, Children | $15,000 to $17,000 | 2013 | No | All US | Indianapolis, IN | Autism service dogs |
| Mira Canada | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1981 | No | All Canada | Sainte-Madeleine, Quebec | Autsim |
| Mira USA | Children, Teens | Free of charge | 2009 | No | All US | Pinehurst, NC | Autism |
| Mutts With A Mission | Active Duty Military, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee | 2008 | Yes | All US | Virginia Beach, VA | Military PTSD |
| National Service Dog Training Centre, Inc. | Children, First Responders, Veterans | CA$50 application fee, CA$250 equipment fee | 1996 | Yes | All Canada | Cambridge, ON | Autism, Civilian and Military PTSD. Over 555 dogs placed, including facility and companion dogs |
| NEADS World Class Service Dogs | Adults, Children, Veterans | $8000 fund raising commitment | 1976 | Yes | All US | Princeton, MA | Autism and Military PTSD. Over 1,900 service dogs placed. 95% of puppies trained by prison inmates |
| New Horizons Service Dogs | Adults, Children, Veterans | $15,000 fundraising requirement $500 team training fee | 1995 | No | FL | Orange City, FL | Offer Autism and mobility dogs. Over 1000 dogs placed in teams |
| Next Step Service Dogs Inc. | First Responders, Veterans | $150 application fee | 2012 | Yes | San Diego/Riverside area and Boise, ID | Escondido, CA | Military PTSD. Will consider working with client-provided dogs |
| North Star Foundation | Children | $5,000 to $7,500 fundraising | 2000 | No | All US and Canada | Storrs, CT | 275 assistance dog teams since founding. Clients are placed with a puppy |
| Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) | Adults, First Responders, Veterans | $200 training & equipment fee | 1987 | Yes | Western Canada | Burnaby, BC | Military PTSD |
| Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Service (PAALS) | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $5000 team training fee | 2007 | Yes | NC, SC, GA | Columbia, SC | Civilian and Military PTSD |
| Patriot PAWS Service Dogs | Active Duty Military, First Responders, Veterans | Free of charge | 2006 | Yes | All US | Rockwall, TX | Military PTSD |
| Patriot Service Dogs | Adults, Veterans | Free of charge | 2009 | Yes | Southeast US | The Villages, FL | Military PTSD. 59 veterans teamed with dogs |
| Paws and Stripes | Veterans | Free of charge | 2010 | Yes | New Mexico, primarily Bernalillo and Sanodval counties | Albuquerque, NM | Military PTSD |
| Paws as Loving Support Assistance Dogs (PALS) | Children | Fund raise or contribute up to $20,000 according to financial ability | 2009 | No | Not stated | Forestville, CA | Offer Autism and other psychiatric assistance dogs |
| Paws Assisting Veterans (PAVE) | Veterans | Free of charge | 2010 | Yes | OR, WA, ID, CA | Cornelius, OR | Military PTSD |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Active Duty Military, Veterans | Not disclosed on website | 2006 | Yes | All US | Penngrove, CA | Military PTSD. 128 dogs deployed |
| Paws With a Cause | Adults, Children, Veterans | Free of charge, fundraising encourgaged after placement | 1979 | Yes | US east of Mississippi River | Wayland, MI | Autism |
| Paws With Purpose | Not stated | $100 application fee, $2500 placement fee | 2003 | Yes | 35 mile radius of Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY | Autism and Military PTSD |
| paws4people | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | Undisclosed variable amount | 1999 | Yes | All US and Canada | Wilmington, NC | Autism, Civilian and Military PTSD |
| Power Paws Assistance Dogs | Adults, Veterans | $10,000 applicant training fee | 2001 | Yes | All US | Scottsdale, AZ | Civilian and Military PTSD |
| Prison Pet Partnership | Adults | $150 application fee | 1981 | No | WA | Gig Harbor, WA | Offer PTSD dogs. Emphasis on prison dog training program |
| Puppies Behind Bars | First Responders, Veterans | Free of charge | 1997 | Yes | All US | New York, NY | Military PTSD |
| Puppy Jake Foundation | Adults, Veterans | $250 application fee | 2013 | Yes | IA, MN, WI, NE, IL, SD, TX, OK | Des Moines, IA | Military PTSD |
| Retrieving Freedom, Inc. | Veterans | Free of charge | 2011 | Yes | All US | Waverly, IA and Sedalia, MO campuses | Autism and Military PTSD. 117 dogs placed |
| Retrieving Independence | Adults, Teens | $200 application fee, $15,000 contribution | 2012 | No | Not stated | Nashville, TN | Offer PTSD dogs. Small organization |
| SAR Unit, Inc. | Not stated | Not stated on website | 1993 | No | NE, IA, MO, & KS | Murray, NE | Autism and PTSD dogs |
| Saint Francis Service Dogs | Adults, Children | Free of charge | 1996 | Yes | Within 3 hour drive of Roanoke, VA | Roanoke, VA | Autism |
| Sam Simon Assistance Dogs Foundation | Adults, First Responders, Veterans | Free of charge | 2003 | Yes | Within 8 hours of Malibu, CA | Malibu, CA | Military PTSD |
| Service Dogs Alabama | Adults, Children, Veterans | Undisclosed fees apply | 2015 | Yes | 175 mile radius of Hope Hull, AL | Hope Hull, AL | Autism |
| Service Dogs for America (Great Plains Assistance Dogs Foundation) | Adults, Children, First Responders, Veterans | $50 application fee, $25,000 service dog fee | 1989 | Yes | All US | Jud, ND | Civilian and Military PTSD |
| Service Dogs of Virginia | Active Duty Military, Adults, Children, First-Responders, Veterans | $102.56 application fee, $1022.80 transfer camp fee | 2000 | Yes | Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Autism and Military PTSD. Over 100 assistance and facility dogs placed in Virginia |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | Veterans | Free of charge | 1982 | Yes | All US | Palmetto, FL | Guide dog program also offering military PTSD service dogs |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | Adults, Children, Veterans | $5,000 service fee | 1993 | Yes | Within 4 hour drive of Grantville, PA | Grantville, PA | Autism, Civilian and Military PTSD. A program of Keystone Human Services |
| The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs | Adults, First Responders | $155 application fee, $13,500 service dog cost (no service dog charge for veterans) | 2004 | Yes | OR, WA, ID, CA, NV & Canada Client-provided dog within 1 hour of facility | Salem, OR | Civilian and Military PTSD |
| The Rescue for PTSD | Veterans | Not stated on website | 2017 | No | All US | Houston, TX and Denver, CO | Military PTSD. Use rescue dogs. |
| UDS Service Dogs Program | Not stated | $25 application fee | Yes | Within 5 hours of Lancaster, PA | Lancaster, Pa | Autism. Service dogs are a program of the UDS Foundation | |
| Warrior Canine Connection, Inc. | Veterans | Free of charge | 2011 | Yes | All US | Boyds, MD | Military PTSD. Service dog applications temporarily closed. |
| 4 Paws for Ability | Children, Veterans | $20,000 | 1998 | Candidate | All North America | Xenia, OH | Autism and PTSD |
Jim – please add Guiding Eyes for the Blind in NY.
https://www.guidingeyes.org/