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The FSDS is a non-profit organization based in Arizona. We are a support and resource center for those with service dogs, and for those who seek information and training on service dog issues. The FSDS preferentially grants service dogs to community servants in need, including wounded military, first responders, public school teachers, ministry and others who have served their community. If you are in need of a service dog, we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

The FSDS also trains Facility Dogs to assist agencies who work with crime victims and otherwise traumatized individuals, particularly abused children.

Interested in joining our team? Click here to learn more about qualifications to become a teacher in the FSDS program. The FSDS training program is expanding and we anticipate that we will be hiring additional teachers in the next 6 months to a year.

 

Visit our Classroom News page to view photos from our recent graduation, and to learn about our upcoming service dog training class.


TEAM OF THE MONTH

Jacob and NalaCongratulations to Jacob May and Nala, our May Team of the Month. Jacob was awarded Nala in a ceremony at the Glendale Civic Center on April 21, 2012.

Jacob is a 2010 FSDS graduate, after completing our first youth-based service dog training program. Jacob put aside his own needs and successfully raised "Sugar" who went on to become a Facility Dog for Child Help USA. Since here placement at Child Help USA, she has benefited hundreds of abused children, families and staff members.

Shortly after graduation, Jacob's medical problems worsened, and it was recommended that he seek a service dog for his own needs. He and his family turned back to the FSDS for assistance, and we were only too willing to oblige. Jacob and Nala recently received the highest score in the class on the service dog certification test. With Nala at his side, Jacob can now look forward to an improved quality of life.