Active After Adversity trains :
Autism Assistance Service Dogs
Mobility / Physical Support Service Dogs
Wheelchair Assistance Service Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Hearing Service Dogs (for Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals)
Psychiatric Service Dogs
On special occasion we train for medical alert dogs
We DO NOT train guide dogs for the blind or visually challenged.
The training process heavily depends on the dog as well as the job they are being trained to do. We can estimate between 6 months to a year (or more) of training before confidently sending the dog to an individual for service dog work.
Active After Adversity uses POSITIVE reinforcement, treat / food, and praise training. Training will include desensitization, tasking, heel work, gear training, and more. Training is done in increments, leaving the dog will have extensive time to "just be a dog!" Balance is key to positive and successful training!
The dog will receive its own vest, leash, and collar for training that will be given to the new handler at adoption. The new handler will also receive a bag of the dogs food, travelling supplies (if needed), a packet with all of the dogs information, and a direct number to the Head Trainer of Active After Adversity.
Yes!! Our service dogs are completely FREE!
There are no volunteer opportunities at the moment but we are planning to introduce them soon so stay tuned! Right now to support our mission and our Actives, you can check out our Donate page to help supply gear as well as funding to our dogs!
All of our dogs are named by our founder!
Every Active After Adversity dog's name starts with an A!
Active After Adversity's name stands for how after the hardship and adversity that these stray dogs go through, there is still a light at the tunnel for a fun and fulfilling life through active service dog work.