Canine companions, committed to supporting others
No matter which of the PALS options you’re considering, each dog will undergo rigorous training tailored to the individual needs of the child or client, ensuring a seamless integration into your lives. Thanks to our individualized training and ongoing support, our PALS pooches are dedicated to making a paw-sitive impact in a number of settings.
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Make sure to check out our FAQs at the bottom of the page, as well as on our Community page, for more information. Learn how you can support our efforts.
Service PALS
Our well-bred service dogs facilitate more independence by assisting children, teens and young adults with disabilities — and their families — with their daily needs in the home and community. Each dog receives quality training in specific skills and individual tasks to help mitigate the child’s needs, quickly becoming their new best friend.
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Each dog is personality- and skill-matched with a child and their family. (Family involvement is necessary!)
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$8,000 fee includes individualized team training, placement of the dog with the family team at graduation and follow-up training for the dog’s life.
Facility PALS
Assisting adult professionals who work with children, teens, young adults with disabilities and their families, facility PALS offer unconditional love and motivation at specific facilities or sites.
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$3,000 fee includes individualized team training and graduation, with follow-up training as needed.
Courthouse/Comfort PALS
Courthouse PALS provide emotional and comforting support to survivors and/or witnesses of violent crimes during interviews and before, during and after court. They are typically placed with victim advocates, general staff or attorneys working in a district attorney’s office.
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$3,000 fee includes individualized team training and graduation, with follow-up training as needed.
How to request a service, facility, or courthouse PALS dog
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Reach out to request an application and we will be in touch shortly.
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We will schedule an interview to learn more about your needs.
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Let the training begin!
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We’ll match you with a PALS dog and officially place you together upon graduation.
Ready to make a new pal for life?
What our clients say
“The trainings went smoothly. And for the first time in probably two years, I got to experience Mariah’s beautiful genuine smile … Somehow, some way, this pup was the answer to so many questions. He somehow completed Mariah. They had BONDED … Thank you, Nancy, for your passion, for your work, for your kindness, and for helping our daughter experience her life. You are an angel in disguise. Welcome to the family, Bentley. We are SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU!”
-Crisana L., PALS service dog recipient