Mobility Dogs

Helping People Move Through the World

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NameWebTypesTarget ClientsDisabilities ServedCostLocationFoundedADI Accredited?IGDF Accredited?Limited AreaOther ProgramsComments
4 Paws for Abilityhttps://www.4pawsforability.orgHearing, Service, FacilityChildren, VeteransAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, PTSD, Seizures,$20,000 Xenia, OH 453851998Applicant CandidateN/ANo – all North AmericaOver 1,800 service dogs placed
Ability Dogs of Arizonahttps://www.abilitydogsaz.orgHearing, Service, TherapyActive Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, VeteransDiabetes, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD, Psychiatric, Seizures$30 initial consult, $250 certification fee, $1,700 to $4000 training, $3000 for purchase of a dogTucson, AZ 857101977YesN/AYes – Greater Tucson and Pheonix areasHas both own dog and matching dog programs. Clients work with trainers to train their dogs to become service animals. No guarantee of success. Formally known as Handi-Dogs
Alpha Bravo Caninehttps://alphabravocanine.orgServiceVeteransPTSD, Traumatic Brain InjuryFree of chargeNewtown, PA 189402015YesN/ANot stated
America’s VetDogshttps://www.vetdogs.org//Service, Guide, HearingActive Duty Military, Adults, VeteransMobility, PTSD, SeizuresFree of chargeSmithtown, NY 117872003YesYesNo – all US
Assistance Canine Training Services (ACTS)https://www.assistancecanine.orgServiceAdults Mobility7550 fundraising or donation
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Conway, NH 038602007YesN/ANo – all USNew England Focus – New applications are on hold due to a long waitlist
Assistance Dogs Northwesthttps://www.assistancedogsnorthwest.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, ChildrenMobilityFree of chargeBainbridge, WA 981102001YesN/AYes – Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Assistance Dogs of Hawaiihttps://www.assistancedogshawaii.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, ChildrenMobilityFree of chargeMakawao, HI 967682001YesN/AYes – Hawaii
Assistance Dogs of the Westhttps://www.assistancedogsofthewest.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, Children, First Responders, VeteransAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, PTSD, Seizures$10,000 to $20,500Santa Fe, NM 875941995YesN/AYes – Primarily New MexicoHas program for owner self-training
Atlas Assistance Dogshttps://atlasdog.orgServiceAdults, ChildrenAutism, Diabetes, Hearing, Mobility, PTSD, SeizuresMinimum of $900 with volunteer trainers. Atlas also uses private trainers they have certified who then set their own fees.Bellevue, WA 980092016YesN/ANo – all USClients work with their own dogs and Atlas-certified trainers. Trainers set their own fees
Bergin University of Canine Studieshttps://www.berginu.eduService, Facility Adults, VeteransMobility, PTSD $50 application fee, $500 dog fee, $300 course feePenngrove, CA 949511991YesN/ANo – all USSmall program with emphasis on educating dog trainers
Brigadoon Service Dogshttps://www.brigadoondogs.orgService, FacilityVeteransAutism, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD, Psychiatric$10,000 fundraising for civiliansBellingham, WA 982282004YesN/AYes – Pacific Northwest
California Service Dog Academyhttps://www.californiaservicedogacademy.orgService, FacilityAdults, Children, First Responders, VeteransMobility, PTSD, Psychiatric$20,000 for a dog, $5,000 for your own dogVisalia, CA2018YesN/AYes – CaliforniaOffers advice to those who need a service dog and has a self-train program. Closed to new applicants as of 10/25/25
Can Do Canineshttps://candocanines.orgService, Facility, HearingAdults, ChildrenAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, Seizures, Deafness/hearingFree of chargeNew Hope MN 554281989YesN/AYes – Minnesota and WisconsinWill consider working with personal dogs
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blindhttps://www.guidedogs.caGuide, ServiceAdultsMobility, Blind/Usually-impairedCA$1.00Manotick, ON K4M 1A31984YesYesNo – all Canada
Canine Assistantshttps://www.canineassistants.orgService, FacilityAdults, ChildrenAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, SeizuresFree of chargeMilton, GA 300041991NoN/ANo – all USOver 1,500 dogs placed since 1991. 75-100 dogs placed annually
Canine Companionshttps://canine.orgService, Facility, Hearing, TherapyAdults, Children, VeteransAutism, Mobility, PTSD, Deaf/hearing-impairedFree of chargeSanta Rosa, CA 954021975YesN/ANo – all USOldest and largest service dog provider in the US. First member of Assistance Dogs International to receive full accreditation
Canine Partners for Lifehttps://k94life.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdultsDiabetes, Mobility, Other Medical, Seizures“Nominal” donationCochranville, PA 193301989YesN/AVaries by dog typeApplications currently closed as of 10/25/25
Canine Partners of the Rockieshttps://www.cpotr.orgService, FacilityActive Duty Military, Adults, Children, First-Responders, VeteransMobility$50 application fee. $5000 placement fee for facility dogs onlyAurora, CO 800112002YesN/AYes – Colorado
Canine Support Teamshttps://caninesupportteams.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, VeteransAutism, Mobility, PTSD, Psychiatric$100 application fee, $9,500 placement fee, $150 annual recertification fee (no fees for veterans)Murrieta, CA 925621989YesN/ANo – all USDogs are donated by private breeders or rescued from shelters. Currently new applications suspended 10/25/25
Canines for Service, Inc.https://caninesforservice.orgServiceVeteransMobility, Other Medical, PTSD No cost or fund-raising commitmentWilmington, NC 284051996YesN/ANo – all USLimited to veterans
CHAMP Assistance Dogs, Inchttps://www.champdogs.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, Children, VeteransMobility, Other MedicalFree of chargeSt. Louis, MO 631461998YesN/AYes – 50 mile radius of St. Louis, MOHas a therapy dog program for pet dogs
Circle Tail, Inchttps://circletail.orgHearing, Service, Facility, TherapyAdults, TeensDiabetes, Mobility, Seizures, Deaf/Hard of hearing$25 application fee, $80/year International Association of Assistance Dog Partners membershipPleasant Plain, OH 451621997YesN/AYes – 90 mile radius of Pleasant Plain Ohio
COPE Service Dogshttps://www.copedogs.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdultsMobilityCA$100 application fee, CA$100 interview fee, CA$3300 Team Training FeeBarrie, ON L4M 6E92000YesN/AYes – within 3 hour drive of Barrie OntarioHas a high school student puppy raiser program
The Dog Alliancehttps://www.thedogalliance.orgService, Facility, TherapyActive Duty Military, Adults, VeteransMobility, PTSD, PsychiatricFee-based train your own for civilians. No charge for veteransCedar Park, TX 786132006YesN/AYes – Near Austin, TXYesEmphasized train your own dog programs. Has basic obedience classes for family dogs.
Dogs for Life, Inchttps://www.dogsforlifevb.orgHearing, Service, Facility, TherapyAdults, First Responders, VeteransMobility, PTSD, PsychiatricTraining free of charge to veterans. $4,650 annual recertification fee after 10 yearsVero Beach FL 329602001YesN/AYes – Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, FLVeteran-focused program. Offers training for personal dogs and program dogs
Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Societyhttps://dogswithwings.caService, Facility, Adults, ChildrenMobility, PTSD CA$1, CA$300 team training kit feeEdmonton, AB T5S 0B71996YesN/AYes – Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Duo Dogs, Inc.https://duodogs.orgHearing, Service, Facility, TherapyAdults, TeensMobility, Hearing Loss$100 application fee, $400 to $900 equipment feeSt. Louis, MO 631321981YesN/ANo – All US and CanadaAbout 200 dogs placed since founding. Not currently accepting new applications 10/28/25
ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilitieshttps://www.ecad1.orgService, FacilityAdults, Children, First Responders, VeteransAutism, Mobility, PTSDClients required to raise undisclosed amount for dogTorrington, CT 067901995YesN/ANo – all USOver 350 dogs placed
Eyes Ears Nose and Pawshttp://www.eenp.orgService, FacilityAdults, ChildrenDiabetes, Mobility, Other Medical, Seizures$25 application fee, $20,000 placement fee, $600 team training feeChapel Hill, NC 275162010YesN/AYes – NC, VA, and SCOver 90 dogs partnered since founding
Fidos for Freedom, Inc.https://fidosforfreedom.orgHearing, Service, TherapyAdults, VeteransMobility, Hearing Loss, PTSDApplication fee of unstated amountLaurel, MD 207071987YesN/AYes – Baltimore-Washington DC metro area
Foundation Mirahttps://www.mira.ca/en/Guide, ServiceAdults, ChildrenAutism, Mobility, Vision LossFree of chargeSainte-Madeleine, Quebec1981NoYesNo – All US and CanadaOver 3000 dogs placed
Freedom Service Dogs of Americahttps://freedomservicedogs.orgService, Facility, TherapyActive Duty Military, Adults, Veterans, Young AdultsAutism, Mobility, PTSDFree of chargeEnglewood, CO 801121987YesN/ANo – all USOver 550 teams since 1987
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogshttps://www.medicalservicedogs.orgServiceAdults, First Responders, VeteransDiabetes, Hearing Loss, Mobility, PTSD, Seizures$70 application feeWilliston, FL2010NoN/ANo – all USOver 399 dogs placed
Happy Tails Service Dogshttps://www.happytailsservicedogs.inServiceMobility$55 per training sessionPhoenix, AZ2011NoN/AYes – ArizonaClients train their dogs to be service animals over 15 months
Hawaii Fi-Do Service Dogshttps://www.hawaiifido.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, VeteransMobility“Nominal” feeKahuhu, HI 967312000YesN/AYes – OahuNo dedicated training facility
Helping Paws Inc.https://helpingpaws.orgService, FacilityAdults, First Responders, VeteransMobility, PTSD$100 application fee and $300 equipment feeEden Prairie, MN 553441988YesN/AYes – primarily MN
Hero Dogs Inc.https://www.hero-dogs.orgHearing, ServiceFirst Responders, VeteransHearing Loss, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD, PsychiatricFree of chargeBrookville, MD 208332009YesN/AYes – Washington DC metro within 50 mils of 20882 zip code
Indiana Canine Assistant Networkhttps://www.icandog.orgService, FacilityAdults, Children, VeteransMobility, PTSD$75 application plus $2500 placement feeZionsville, IN 4060772002YesN/AYes – IndianaNearly 250 dogs have been placed
K9s 4 Mobility, Inchttps://www.k9s4mobility.orgGuide, Service, FacilityAdultsMobility$500 application fee plus “nominal donation”Cheyenne, WY 820072012YesNoNo – all US46 assistance dogs trained and placed. Also has owner-trained program
KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.http://www.ksds.orgGuide, Service, FacilityAdults, Children, VeteransMobility$25 application feeWashington, KS 669681990YesN/ANo – all US667 dogs placed in teams
Leashes for Livinghttp://www.leashesforliving.com/index.htmlService, TherapyAdults, VeteransDiabetes, Hearing, Mobility, PTSD, SeizureNot stated on websiteMendota, IL 61342NoN/ANo – Near training centerTrain your own dog program. Website is lacking details
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guideshttps://www.dogguides.comGuide, Hearing, Service, FacilityAdults, TeensAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, Seizures, Vision LossFree of chargeOakville, ON L6K 0G61985YesYesNo – all CanadaOver 3000 dogs placed
Little Angels Service Dogshttps://littleangelsservicedogs.orgHearing, Service, TherapyAdults, Children, First Responders, VeteransAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD, Psychiatric, Seizures$75 application fee, $500 down payment when placed on waitlist. $21,500 total responsibilityJamul, CA 919352006YesN/ANo – All US and CanadaOver 100 dogs placed
Medical Mutts Service Dogshttps://medicalmutts.orgService, FacilityAdults, ChildrenAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, Seizures$120 interview few, $20,000 for a fully trained dogIndianapolis, IN 462202013NoN/ANo – all USUse rescue dogs. Also has train your own dog program
Mutts With A Missionhttps://www.muttswithamission.orgService, FacilityActive Duty Military, First Responders, VeteransMobility, Other Medical, PTSD, Psychiatric, Seizures$50 application feeVirginia Beach, VA 234572008YesN/ANo – all US
New Horizons Service Dogshttps://newhorizonsservicedogs.orgService, FacilityChildren, Adults, VeteransAutism, Mobility$500 team training feeOrange City, FL1995NoN/ANo – FLOver 1000 dogs placed
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS)https://pads.caHearing, Service, FacilityAdults, First Responders, VeteransHearing Loss, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD$200 training & equipment feeBurnaby, BC V3N 4G61987YesN/AYes – Western Canada
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Service (PAALS)https://www.paals.orgService, FacilityAdults, Children, First Responders, VeteransAutism, Mobility, PTSD$5000 team training feeColumbia, SC 292232007YesN/AYes – SC, NC, and GA
Patriot PAWS Service Dogshttps://patriotpaws.orgServiceActive Duty Military, First Responders, VeteransMobility, PTSDFree of chargeRockwall, TX 750322006YesN/ANo – all US
Patriot Service Dogshttps://patriotservicedogs.orgService, FacilityAdults, VeteransMobility, PTSDFree of chargeOcala, FL 344712009YesN/AYes – SE United States59 veterans matched with service dogs
Paws as Loving Support Assistance Dogs (PALS)https://www.pawsaslovingsupport.org/Service, Facility, TherapyChildrenAutism, Downs Syndrome, Mobility, PsychiatricFund raise or contribute up to $20,000 according to financial abilityForestville, CA2009NoN/AYes – Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Marin, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties CaliforniaRight outside Santa Rosa
Paws for Purple Hearts – Bay Areahttps://pawsforpurplehearts.orgService, Facility, TherapyActive Duty Military, VeteransMobility, PTSDFree of chargeMenlo Park, CA 940252006YesN/AYes – Northwest, Southwest, South Central and Southeastern USShared history with Canine Companions, 159 dogs deployed. Veterans participate in the training of dogs for themselves and other veterans. Multiple locations across the country
Paws Giving Independencehttps://givingindependence.orgHearing, Service, FacilityAdults, ChildrenMobility, SeizuresFree of chargePeoria, IL 616122008YesN/AYes – must be able to attend weekly classes in Peoria, IL
Paws With a Causehttps://www.pawswithacause.orgHearing, ServiceAdults, Children, VeteransAutism, Mobility, Other Medical, Seizures$50 application fee, fundraising encouraged after placementWayland, MI 493481981YesN/AYes – Limited areas in MI, WI, IN, OH, KY, PA, NY, NJ, VA, GA, FL and AZ
Paws with Purposehttps://pawswithpurpose.orgService, FacilityAdults, ChildrenAutism, Mobility$100 application fee, $2500 placement feeLouisville, KY 402552003YesN/AYes – 50 mile radius of Louisville, KY
paws4peoplehttps://paws4people.orgHearing, Service, FacilityAdults, Children, First Responders, VeteransAutism, Dementia, Diabetes, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD, Psychiatric, SeizuresNo fees or charge but clients work with an advocate to create a plan that works for themWilmington, NC 284051999YesN/ANo – All US and Canada
Pawsibilities Unleashedhttps://www.pawsibilitiesunleashed.orgService, TherapyChildren, AdultsNot specified$5000 and upFrankfort, KY1993NoN/ANot statedLots of broken links on website
Pawsitive Teams, Inc.https://pawsteams.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, VeteransMobility$50 application fee, $2000 placement feeSan Diego, CA 921211997YesN/AYes – San Diego CountySmall program. Only a few teams placed per year. Volunteer run
Power Paws Assistance Dogshttps://azpowerpaws.orgService, FacilityAdults, VeteransDiabetes, Mobility, PTSD$10,000 applicant training feePhoenix, AZ 850342001YesN/ANo – all US
Prison Pet Partnershiphttps://www.prisonpetpartnership.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdultsMobility, Seizures, PTSD$150 application fee and $150 commitment feeGig Harbor, WA1981NoN/AYes – WAThe program focuses on prisoner rehabilitation
Puppy Jake Foundationhttps://www.puppyjakefoundation.orgServiceVeteransMobility, PTSD$250 application feeDes Moines, IA 503122013YesN/AYes – IA, MN, WI, NE, IL, SD, TX, OK40 service dogs placed as of June 2023
Retrieving Freedom, Inc.https://www.retrievingfreedom.orgServiceChildren, VeteransAutism, Mobility, PTSDFree of chargeWaverly, IA 506772011YesN/ANo – all US170+ dogs placed. Two campuses
Retrieving Independencehttps://riservicedogs.orgServiceAdults, TeensMobility, Other Medical, PTSD, Psychiatric, Seizures$200 application fee, $15,000 contributionNashville, TN2012NoN/ANot statedSmall. Only 7 to 10 employees
Saint Francis Service Dogshttps://saintfrancisdogs.orgService, FacilityAdults, ChildrenAutism, Mobility, SeizuresFree of chargeRoanoke, VA 240191996YesN/AYes – VA within 3 hours of Roanoke
Service Dogs Alabamahttps://www.servicedogsalabama.orgService, FacilityAdults, Children, VeteransAutism, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD, SeizuresUndisclosed fees may applyHope hull, AL 360432015YesN/AYes – 175 mile radius of training center
Service Dogs for America (Great Plains Assistance Dogs Foundation)https://www.servicedogsforamerica.orgService, FacilityAdults, Children, First Responders, VeteransMobility, PTSD, Seizures$50 application fee, $25,000 service dog feeJud, ND 584541989YesN/AYes – Lower 48 US States
Service Dogs of Virginiahttps://www.servicedogsva.orgService, FacilityActive Duty Military, Adults, Children, First-Responders, VeteransAutism, Diabetes, Mobility, Other Medical, PTSD$102.56 application fee, $1022.80 transfer camp feeCharlottesville, VA 229012000YesN/AYes – VirginaOver 100 assistance and facility dogs placed in Virginia
Service Dogs, Inchttps://www.servicedogs.orgHearing, Service, FacilityActive Duty Military, Adults, First Responders, VeteransHearing Loss, MobilityFree of chargeDripping Springs, TX 786201988YesN/AYes – TexasUse shelter dogs
Smoky Mountain Service Dogshttps://www.smokymountainservicedogs.orgService, FacilityFirst Responders, VeteransMobilityFree of chargeLoudon, TN 377742010YesN/AYes – TN, AL, GA, IN, NC, OH, VA, WVExclusively for veterans
Summit Assistance Dogshttps://summitdogs.orgServiceMobilityApplicants asked to contribute as they are able and to help fundraiseAnacortes, WA 982212000YesN/AYes – WA, OR, IDPartnered more than 100 dogs with people living with disabilities since 2000
Susquehanna Service Dogshttps://www.khs.org/what-we-do/assistance-dogs/Hearing, Service, FacilityAdults, Children, VeteransAutism, Mobility, PTSD, Psychiatric, Seizures$5,000 service feeGrantville, PA 170281993YesN/AYes – withing 4 hour drive of facilityA program of Keystone Human Services
The Ability Centerhttps://abilitycenter.org/assistance-dogs/Service, FacilityAdults, ChildrenMobility$2,500 Sylvania, Ohio 435601984NoN/AYes – Ohio, Michigan, and IndianaYesNo longer listed on ADI’s list of accredited programs
The Joys of Living Assistance Dogshttps://www.joydogs.orgService, Facility, TherapyAdults, First RespondersMobility, PTSD$155 application fee, $17,000 service dog cost (no service dog charge for veterans)Salem, OR 973092004YesN/AYes – OR, WA, ID, CA, NV & Canada351 service dogs placed. Owner provided dogs only within 1 hour drive of facility
The Service Dog Projecthttps://www.servicedogproject.orgServiceAdults, Veterans, First RespondersMobilityFree of chargeIpswich MA 019382003NoN/AYes – near Ipswich MAdDogs are trained with recipients, over 200 dogs – This program is thought to be inactive
Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahomahttps://therapetics.orgServiceAdults, Veterans, First RespondersMobility, PTSDFree of chargeTulsa, OK1992NoN/AYes – OK
UDS Service Dogs Programhttps://udservices.orgService, Facility, TherapyAutism, Mobility$25 application feeLancaster, PA 176012000YesN/AYes – withing 5 hours of Lancaster, PAService dogs are a program with in the UDS foundation
Valor Service Dogshttps://valorservicedogs.orgService, FacilityAdults, First RespondersMobility, PTSD, PsychiatricFree of chargeWimauma, FL 335982015YesN/ANo – all USSmall program graduating 4 to 8 dogs per year
Warrior Canine Connection, Inc.https://warriorcanineconnection.orgService, Facility, TherapyVeteransMobility, PTSDFree of chargeBoyds, MD 208412011YesN/ANo – all USService dog application process temporarily closed
WAGS (Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs)https://wags.netService, TherapyAdults, ChildrenMobility$25 application fee, $6000 fee for dogMadison, WI1987NoN/AYes – 80 mile radius from Madison, WIMore than 200 dogs placed
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