Patriot Paws Service Dogs

Dogs are selected after careful evaluation to ensure only top quality Dogs are placed in the program. Once a dog has been accepted for training, they are taught commands that meet and/or exceed the assistance Dogs international (adi) standards. A Service dog becomes certified by passing the adi public access test before it is matched to a potential disabled veteran. Each veteran is evaluated before acceptance into the program. Once accepted to receive a Service dog, the Dogs are picked for a veteran through observation, evaluation, and the veteran/dog ability to work as a team. During 2022, there were 150 Dogs in the program, and 21 Dogs were placed with qualified veterans and certified as adi Service Dogs or companion Dogs.