We train free service dogs for people with physical disabilities other than blindness, focusing specifically on mobility assistance, and hearing alert.
We carefully select mixed breed pups from rescue groups to train as our service dogs.
Each dog is uniquely trained to perform tasks to assist their matched recipient. Our service dogs will walk next to their person on a loose leash – no pulling or lunging, assist their person in going up and down stairs, assist their person to restabilize their balance, retrieve a dropped item, fetch items, open drawers, doors – whatever their person requires.
If you require a hypoallergenic, hearing alert, or seizure alert service dog, or an emotional support dog, please contact us at info@putnamservicedogs.org. We’ll recommend other sources for you to find your dog.Â
We seek applicants who will benefit from a mobility assistance dog, and who can competently and humanely care for a dog,Â
Currently, the wait for our Service Dogs is about 2 years, depending on your home situation, needs, and the capabilities and temperament of our pups graduating.
We need volunteer puppy raisers and vacation fosterers to produce our Service Dogs! Please ask your friends to apply.Â
 To apply, please complete the following application. All required fields * must be completed for the form to submit.
Please note that applying does not guarantee you will receive a service dog.Â
Any misrepresentation(s) on the application will result in disqualification of the application.