WE TRAIN DOGS WHO CHANGE LIVES!

SDA was founded in 2010 as K-9 4 Kids and received their independent 501(c)(3) in March 2015. SDA has developed a training complex in Hope Hull (Guice Slawson Training Complex); built an additional kennel facility to complete finishing training in Madison County; created a prison-based dog training initiative, as well as implemented a School Dog program. SDA is certified by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the world-wide authority that sets the gold standards for training and placing service/facility dogs.

Additional information:

Dogs are trained for medical assistance and psychological intervention.

SDA service dogs begin their training as puppies. The process is led by experienced socializers, prison inmates, and professional trainers.

The Prison Inmate Training Team consists of 50 inmates.

By the time of placement, each dog has had at least 2-3 years of guided professional training time.

Currently there are 56 dogs in training.

A listing of SDA’s programs and services are as follows:

  • PTSD Assistance Dogs
  • Wheelchair/Mobility Assistance Dogs
  • Seizure Alert Dogs
  • Autism Intervention Dogs
  • Facility Intervention Dogs for schools and courtrooms.

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