Service Dog Project Inc.

Causes: Animal-Related, Animal Services, Animal Training, Animals, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans

Mission: Our Mission The Service Dog Project is a non-profit, charity organization committed to breeding, training, and donating certified service dogs to people who experience difficulty with their balance or mobility. Our mission is to create a partnership that enhances a recipient’s quality of life as they attain greater independence. In creating the partnership between Great Dane and recipient, SDP is dedicated to the values of respect, integrity, inclusion, compassion, collaboration, equality, and courage. These principles endure within the organization and in its insistence on the value of diversity, in its strive to provide excellence to those in need, and in its dynamic engagement with the community. Our Great Danes are cared for equally, with the utmost compassion and respect. The Service Dog Project stands by positive reinforcement training methods to ensure our dogs demonstrate gentility and dedication while supporting their partner. This training method incorporates rewards such as praise and treats to encourage wanted behavior through repetition, rather than introducing fear or discomfort. Upon demonstrating excellence, our dogs are carefully matched to a recipient based on their physical characteristics and personality, which ensures a constructive partnership that upholds SDP’s values. Our second mission is to serve our local community. SDP’s farm is a destination for all ages – from teens seeking to fulfill community service, seniors in search of a meaningful task and social interaction, to military veterans who enjoy feeling useful and connected while helping out the farm. The Service Dog Project also spreads compassion and collaboration in the community, where dogs and trainers visit schools, senior centers, and local events to provide much-needed smiles and comfort.