Every Partnership Has a Story – Be Part of It
Disocver Service Dogs of Virginia and help change lives.
“I wouldn’t have been able to do any of the things I’ve done, without Wylie. I feel like a different person. I feel more confident and less overwhelmed. ”
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Mission: Train and provide highly skilled service and facility dogs to individuals who face daily challenges.
Founded: Established in 2000. Over two decades of service dog training expertise
Accredited: Fully accredited by Assistance Dogs International, meeting rigorous training, welfare, and ethical standards.Cost-Free: Clients receive trained dogs without paying for the training, making life-changing support accessible.
Community Support: Relies on donations, volunteers, and sponsors to continue training and placing dogs.
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Physical Assistance
Medical Alert
Autism Support
PTSD Support
Facility Dogs
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125+ Partnerships Formed: Over two decades of successful dog-client matches.
50+ Clients Served Yearly through highly trained service and facility dogs.
Increased Independence: Dogs help clients manage PTSD, autism, mobility challenges, and more..
Meet the teams
Behind every service dog is a powerful story of resilience and hope.
For Army veteran Victor, life with PTSD was a constant battle — until Holly, his specially trained service dog, became his steady companion.
Discover Victor’s story and others like his, and see how these transformative partnerships inspire independence, confidence, and joy.
How you can help
DONATE
Make a one-time gift. Every dollar helps create the next service dog team.
Join the Pack- Volunteer!
Give your time and talents to foster dogs, help with events, and community outreach.
Become a paw partner
Join our monthly giving program and receive a SDV service dog stuffie.
