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We select our dogs from several different situations, but in the choosing each one is selected because we
see special qualities that provide these and other highly trained canines to benefit others. We train Skilled
Home Companions, Facility Dogs, and Therapy Dogs as well. The main difference in the latter three is that
they are not trained for public access and do not accompany a single person 24 hours a day. Their skills
are still greatly needed and the training standards are similar so don't underestimate them!
At any time during our training program a dog may be released due to medical or temperament problems.
These problems make them unsuitable to continue as a Service Dog, but they do not make them
un-adoptable. Dogs that fall into this category are Career Change Dogs. They are highly trained, well
behaved dogs. If you are not in need of a Service Dog but are looking for a great companion check out our
Career Change Dogs!
Psychiatric Service Dogs
Our dogs are trained to perform a number of tasks to help its partner cope with a sudden occurance of
medication side effects, the paralysis of PTSD, or sudden waves of terror or flashbacks, etc.
The tasks a dog is trained to perform depends on the individual they are paired with.
Mobility Assist Service Dogs
Our Mobility Assist Service Dogs are trained to perform tasks that will make their partner's lives easier and
to help them regain their independence and freedom. These are tailored to the individual's needs. The
dogs are trained in:
Retrieve Based Tasks
Carrying Based Tasks
Tug Based Tasks
Deposit Based Tasks
Pawing and Nosing Based Tasks
Other Tasks As Needed
Therapy Dogs
Our Therapy Dogs receive their Canine Good Citizen before going on to meet the requirements of our
Therapy Dog Certification. These dogs are acclimated to nursing homes, libraries, and hospitals so that
they will remain calm when visiting. They are also introduced to wheelchairs, crutches, and medical
equipment. The dogs are well socialized, handle all sorts of sounds, smells and sights with grace and
calmness. Should a resident, an adult or child, be having an off day and decide to twist an ear or should a
wheelchair accidentally bump the dog, the dog will not panic or nip.
Our dogs are trained to many different situations in order to help them be successful in this environment.
Therapy Dogs are an invaluable asset in a health care or nursing home environment as activities such as
grooming, petting, and playing fetch can aid patients with mental rehabilitation. Handlers adopting these
dogs will have to complete the program requirement of three supervised visits.
Facility Dogs
Facility Dogs are expertly trained dogs who are teamed with a facilitator working in a health care, long term
care facility or nursing home, or an educational setting. Facilitators are committed to long-term
employment where they directly serve clients with special needs a minimum of twenty hours per week.
In the case of a Facility Dog living permanently in a nursing home or long term care facility several
individuals will be partnered with the dog, so that someone at all times will be familiar with the dog's
training.
Our Facility Dogs are trustworthy in professional environment and are trained to perform commands that
will inspire joy in the patients/clients it is called to interact with.
Skilled Companion Dogs
Our Skilled Companion Dogs are trained to work with an adult or child with a disability under the guidance
of a facilitator. A facilitator is typically a parent, spouse or caregiver who handles and cares for the
assistance dog, and is responsible for the customized training needs of the dog. These dogs do not have
public access rights.
Career Change Dogs
Even though we carefully evaluate the dogs entering our program some dogs just are not able to adjust to
the service dog lifestyle. Once it is identified that the dogs will not continue in our program they are
released to become Career Change Dogs. These dogs make wonderful pets!
If you are interested in applying for a Career Change Dog please submit an application. Once the
application is received and reviewed your name will be placed on our waiting list. When a dog becomes
available we will contact you and conduct an interview. We encourage potential adopters to visit with the
dog to see if they are interested in him/her. Mutts With A Mission, Inc. will then decide which family or
person is the best fit for the dog. An example is, a dog that would do best as an only dog will not be placed
in a home with other dogs.
We do ask for a $250.00 donation to adopt one of our Career Change Dogs, however sometimes we do
have dogs that are available for a higher fee, this will be made known up front.
Mutts With A Mission, Inc. does not train Visual Impairment or Hearing Dogs.
see special qualities that provide these and other highly trained canines to benefit others. We train Skilled
Home Companions, Facility Dogs, and Therapy Dogs as well. The main difference in the latter three is that
they are not trained for public access and do not accompany a single person 24 hours a day. Their skills
are still greatly needed and the training standards are similar so don't underestimate them!
At any time during our training program a dog may be released due to medical or temperament problems.
These problems make them unsuitable to continue as a Service Dog, but they do not make them
un-adoptable. Dogs that fall into this category are Career Change Dogs. They are highly trained, well
behaved dogs. If you are not in need of a Service Dog but are looking for a great companion check out our
Career Change Dogs!
Psychiatric Service Dogs
Our dogs are trained to perform a number of tasks to help its partner cope with a sudden occurance of
medication side effects, the paralysis of PTSD, or sudden waves of terror or flashbacks, etc.
The tasks a dog is trained to perform depends on the individual they are paired with.
Mobility Assist Service Dogs
Our Mobility Assist Service Dogs are trained to perform tasks that will make their partner's lives easier and
to help them regain their independence and freedom. These are tailored to the individual's needs. The
dogs are trained in:
Retrieve Based Tasks
Carrying Based Tasks
Tug Based Tasks
Deposit Based Tasks
Pawing and Nosing Based Tasks
Other Tasks As Needed
Therapy Dogs
Our Therapy Dogs receive their Canine Good Citizen before going on to meet the requirements of our
Therapy Dog Certification. These dogs are acclimated to nursing homes, libraries, and hospitals so that
they will remain calm when visiting. They are also introduced to wheelchairs, crutches, and medical
equipment. The dogs are well socialized, handle all sorts of sounds, smells and sights with grace and
calmness. Should a resident, an adult or child, be having an off day and decide to twist an ear or should a
wheelchair accidentally bump the dog, the dog will not panic or nip.
Our dogs are trained to many different situations in order to help them be successful in this environment.
Therapy Dogs are an invaluable asset in a health care or nursing home environment as activities such as
grooming, petting, and playing fetch can aid patients with mental rehabilitation. Handlers adopting these
dogs will have to complete the program requirement of three supervised visits.
Facility Dogs
Facility Dogs are expertly trained dogs who are teamed with a facilitator working in a health care, long term
care facility or nursing home, or an educational setting. Facilitators are committed to long-term
employment where they directly serve clients with special needs a minimum of twenty hours per week.
In the case of a Facility Dog living permanently in a nursing home or long term care facility several
individuals will be partnered with the dog, so that someone at all times will be familiar with the dog's
training.
Our Facility Dogs are trustworthy in professional environment and are trained to perform commands that
will inspire joy in the patients/clients it is called to interact with.
Skilled Companion Dogs
Our Skilled Companion Dogs are trained to work with an adult or child with a disability under the guidance
of a facilitator. A facilitator is typically a parent, spouse or caregiver who handles and cares for the
assistance dog, and is responsible for the customized training needs of the dog. These dogs do not have
public access rights.
Career Change Dogs
Even though we carefully evaluate the dogs entering our program some dogs just are not able to adjust to
the service dog lifestyle. Once it is identified that the dogs will not continue in our program they are
released to become Career Change Dogs. These dogs make wonderful pets!
If you are interested in applying for a Career Change Dog please submit an application. Once the
application is received and reviewed your name will be placed on our waiting list. When a dog becomes
available we will contact you and conduct an interview. We encourage potential adopters to visit with the
dog to see if they are interested in him/her. Mutts With A Mission, Inc. will then decide which family or
person is the best fit for the dog. An example is, a dog that would do best as an only dog will not be placed
in a home with other dogs.
We do ask for a $250.00 donation to adopt one of our Career Change Dogs, however sometimes we do
have dogs that are available for a higher fee, this will be made known up front.
Mutts With A Mission, Inc. does not train Visual Impairment or Hearing Dogs.
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