SERVICE & GUIDE DOGS
Canine Companions For Independence
800-572-2275
CCI breeds Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers to be assistance dogs. The dogs learn over 40 specialized commands before being matched with an adult or child with a disability. Apply to receive an assistance dog and ongoing services free of charge.
They train four types of assistance dogs:
* Service dogs assist adults with physical disabilites by performing daily tasks.
* Hearing dogs alert deaf and hard of hearing to important sounds.
* Facility dogs work with a professional in a visitation, education, or healthcare setting.
* Skilled companions enhance independance for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilites.
Guiding Eyes For The Blind
800-942-0149
Guiding Eyes For The Blind provides guide dogs, professional training, and follow up support services to blind and visually impaired individuals at no cost to them.
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
860-243-5200
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Trains German shepherds as service animals.
Guide Dogs of America
818-362-5834
Medical Mutts
Indianapolis, Indiana
An organization that trains dogs that assist people who have diabetes, seizures, autism and narcolepsy, as well as psychiatric and mobility conditions. A certified team trains each dog for a specific type of need. They also offer lessons to the dogs’ owners, so they can maximize the help they receive from their service animal.
Dogs 4 Diabetics
Concord, California
Scent-trained dogs can detect changes in blood sugar 20-30 minutes before the newest technology. D4D trains dogs, unites them with clients, and supports these teams for life, at no cost.
Diabetes Buddy Dogs are available to families living in Washington, Oregon, and California. For those living outside these states, please visit Assistance Dogs International to find accredited providers near you.