September is National Service Dog Month

Join us in celebrating, learning about, and honoring the incredible dogs who bring greater independence, confidence, and opportunity to the people they serve.

Learn All About Working Dogs

Not all working and support dogs have the same role. From service dogs and facility dogs to therapy dogs and emotional support animals, each serves a different purpose. Learn what sets them apart, understand their different rights and access, and discover how to respectfully interact with working dogs.

Service Dog Etiquette

A service dog may look like a friendly dog, but when they’re working, they have an important job to do. Learn how to interact appropriately with service dogs, avoid common mistakes, and help keep working dogs focused and their handlers safe.

The Journey of a service dog

From training to partnership, see what it takes to become a service dog.

Meet our teams

In honor of National Service Dog Month, we’re celebrating the incredible partnerships at the heart of our mission. Meet the people and service dogs whose stories show the difference these remarkable teams can make every day. Explore the programs below to discover their journeys.

  • Service dogs help children with autism build confidence, improve safety, and foster independence at home, school, and in the community. The child benefits from the bond, while a parent or guardian serves as the dog’s trained handler. Read their stories.

  • Specially trained service dogs provide adults with autism daily support, grounding in overwhelming environments, and greater independence. Read their stories.

  • From detecting changes in blood sugar to signaling health emergencies, these dogs provide life-saving alerts and peace of mind. Read their stories.

  • Service dogs assist with mobility tasks such as retrieving items, or opening doors, giving their partners greater freedom. Read their stories.

  • For veterans and 1st responders with PTSD, these dogs bring comfort, interrupt anxiety, and help their partners feel safe and supported. Read their stories.

A woman in a white sweater sitting in a motorized wheelchair with a black service dog wearing a red vest in front of her.

Help Create More Life-Changing Partnerships

Every service dog begins with a journey of training, dedication, and purpose. Your support helps make that journey possible—from raising and training dogs to placing them with the people who need them.

Help us create more highly trained service dogs and give more people the opportunity to experience greater independence, confidence, and possibility.