Discover the UDS Service Dogs Program
Service dogs are dedicated companions that provide more than puppy love–they can help with anxiety and panic attacks, navigation, guidance, retrieval of items, medical emergencies, emotional support, and much, much more.
Our service dogs are trained from puppyhood to the age of at least two years old by a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals. Then, they’re partnered with individuals who have a mobility disability, autism, or PTSD to help them live their possibility. Additionally, we train dogs to work in schools, to help children who struggle to learn in the classroom.
Service Dogs for Mobility Disabilities and Autism
If you’re an individual with autism or have a mobility disability, a UDS service dog can help improve your quality of life.
Pups in the Classroom
We offer service dogs that are specially trained to help children who struggle in the classroom.
Volunteer With
Our Dogs
We’re always looking for volunteers to provide puppy homes or work as puppy cuddlers and puppy sitters (and more)!
Sponsor a Dog
Our service dog program is supplemented by donations from generous individuals and businesses in our community.
Support Our Service Dogs
Visit our virtual donation eStore to help support our service dogs in training. Treat them to a bag of dog food, a collar and leash, help them stay clean with doggie hygiene products and more. We have virtual donations to fit any budget starting at $10.
Service Dog Demonstrations
Our Service Dogs team is availble to visit your community group, business, civic club, school, youth group, etc. to demonstrate how these amazing animals can change lives.
Make A Difference
Gifts of any size make a positive difference to individuals with disabilities in our community.
Our Partners
UDS SERVICE DOGS ARE ACCREDITED BY ASSISTANCE DOGS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (ADI)
ADI is a worldwide coalition of non-profit programs that train and place Assistance Dogs. ADI has become the leading authority in the Assistance Dog industry. Their objectives are to establish and promote standards of excellence in all areas of assistance dog acquisition, training and partnership, facilitate communication and learning among member programs, and educate the public to the benefits of Assistance Dogs and ADI membership. Assistance Dogs organizations that pass ADI’s accreditation process become ADI Accredited Member program, and are assessed every five years to ensure they meet the highest standards in the industry.