DOGSINVESTS

Description

DogsInVests has been training and placing service dogs with children and young adults with autism since our inception in 2017. We are currently training five service dogs that will be placed with individuals over the next 24 months. DogsInVests trains and places service dogs for individuals with autism in Southeastern and South-Central Wisconsin.
In addition to training and placing service dogs, DogsInVests also facilitates awareness-building presentations that educate children and families about autism, the benefits of service dogs for individuals with autism, and how to behave around a working service dog.

Individuals with autism can face social communication challenges and restricted, repetitive behaviors that interfere with their lives. A service dog can encourage development, provide protection from hazards, calm anxiety, and complete other traditional service dog responsibilities, such as opening doors and retrieving objects. With the help of a service dog, an individual with autism and their family can integrate more fully with their community. DogsInVests works to raise and train service dogs in a way that is customized to meet the individual’s specific needs.