Pawsitivity Service Dogs

PROGRAMS

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Programs

PROGRAMS    PTSD DOGS: TASKS    PTSD DOGS: BENEFITS    SEIZURES    BLINDNESS    DEAFNESS    FIRST RESPONDERS 

Pawsitivity's programs are wide-ranging, but they all focus on empowering veterans.

Besides training service dogs for veterans (described on the pages PTSD Dog: Tasks, PTSD Dogs: Benefits, Seizures, Deafness, and First Responders), what other kinds of programs does Pawsitivity run?

Pawsitivity is a valuable resource for veterans with disabilities, service dog providers, and educators. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of veterans with disabilities and their families.

Book: Service DogsIn addition to training service dogs, we offer a variety of other programs, including:

  • Training other service dog providers: Pawsitivity offers training programs for other service dog providers. These programs teach providers how to train service dogs and how to work with people with disabilities. Pawsitivity's training program is so good, that our textbook, Service Dogs: The Rescue and Training of Heroes, won the Midwest Book Award in 2016!
  • Helping rescues: Pawsitivity helps rescues by providing them with resources and support. They also help rescues find homes for dogs that are most appropriate for service dog training. We have created a mobile phone app to help shelter workers discover rescue dogs that are most appropriate for training. This app is called Good Dog!, and it's a game-changer for shelters and rescues.
  • Sharing with educators: Pawsitivity shares its knowledge and expertise with educators. We offer workshops and training programs for educators who want to learn more about service dogs. Pawsitivity’s Theory of Change and Logic Model are published on ResearchGate, which is available to all academics and nonprofits. This means that we are always looking for ways to improve our programs and make a bigger impact on the world.

Real Stories of Impact

“I’ve never come across anything tougher in my life than being a full-time caregiver. My time was being consumed. I could not have kept my job without the service dog. The dog allowed me the freedom to continue with the things that were in my life before the diagnosis.” – Pawsitivity Testimonial

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Your support can make a life-changing difference for veterans with PTSD. Each service dog costs $25,000 to train, but with your help, we can continue to provide these lifesaving companions at no cost to veterans. 

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