Our Service Dog Program

• Service Dogs for Veterans who have a permanent service-connected disability for which Veterans Administration has documented  related to mobility, service-related post-traumatic stress and/or traumatic brain injury

• Service Dogs for individuals with mobility disabilities (limited availability)

Please note that Four Paws and a Wake Up does not train seizure alert dogs, guide dogs for the blind, diabetes alert dogs, dogs for people with Alzheimer's, emotional support, or psychiatric dogs for non-Veterans. Four Paws and a Wake Up does not train dogs that are already owned by individuals. Contact Assistance Dogs International for information about other organizations who may be able to help.

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Cost of Obtaining a Service Dog

Many people ask us about the cost of obtaining a Service Dog. Thanks to generous donors and funding from grants,  there is no charge for clients who are eligible for our services for receiving a Service Dog. Clients will need to pay for annual dog supplies such as food and veterinary services that can average $1,000-$2,000 a year.