We all value our
independence!
If you have questions about our service dog program and available dogs, email us at [email protected].
APPLY FOR A SERVICE DOG IF YOU LIVE IN SAN DIEGO:
NON-VETERAN
VETERAN
The primary focus of the Pawsitive Teams Service Dog Program is to train and place service dogs for persons with mobility limiting disabilities who live in San Diego, California. Someone who is physically challenged values their independence even more because the daily chores which we often take for granted are more difficult for someone with limited mobility.
We also train and place service dogs for military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
READ AN ARTICLE BY A MILITARY VETERAN:
“All IT TAKES IS COURAGE“ is in San Diego Veterans Magazine and is written by one of our service dog graduates and veteran Renee Fernandez.
As you can see below, our mobility assistance service dogs perform many specific tasks that can make living with a mobility disability a bit easier.
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Service Dog Helping With Laundry
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Service Dog Helping With Door
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Service Dog Carrying A Bag
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Service Dog Assisting With Sliding Door
Mobility Assistance Service Dogs
- Retrieve items dropped or out of reach
- Take clothes out of the dryer
- Bring the phone in emergencies or on command
- Prevent serious falls by helping an ambulatory partner transfer
- Retrieve a wheelchair out of reach
- Activate adaptive switches to aid with daily living chores
- Put trash in containers or laundry in a basket
- Aid in undressing, including removal of shoes or sweatshirt
- Open or close doors, drawers, cupboards
- Perform other specialized task required
Video: Pawsitive Teams
We were featured on Pet Lounge TV.
Video: Birthday party
In 2024 we had a fun time celebrating the second birthday of three of our awesome service dogs in training: Sundance, Mac, and Whiskey—check out the fun games and bloopers below!
Note that the Pawsitive Teams Service Dog Program does not train or place dogs for the following:
- Seizure response
- Developmental disabilities
- Hearing alert
- Diabetic Alert
- Autism
- Guiding for visually impaired
Privately Owned Dogs: Our structure does not enable us to work with dogs not owned by Pawsitive Teams and cannot certify dogs not trained by Pawsitive Teams’ certified trainers.
Eligibility Requirements: If you feel a service dog will significantly enhance your life and are able to answer the following questions with a Yes, we invite you to complete a Pre-Application for a Service Dog online.
- Do you live in San Diego County with no plans of moving out of the area for at least 12 months?
- Do you have a mobility limiting disability? AND/OR are you a military veteran who has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- Are you physically and financially able to take full responsibility for the dog after certification?
- Are you willing to commit to a three to four month transition training, meeting with a trainer three times a week during this time?
If you answered “YES” to all of these questions and you wish to proceed:
APPLY FOR A SERVICE DOG IF YOU LIVE IN SAN DIEGO:
NON-VETERAN
VETERAN
If you have questions about our service dog program and available dogs, email us at [email protected].