Our Mission: Training Shelter Dogs as Service Dogs
As a leading authority in medical alert assistance dogs, Medical Mutts is dedicated to training rescued dogs to be service dogs and to promoting collaboration between dogs and people through science, education, and ethical training.
Our Vision
Providing individuals with quality and affordable service dogs
Our Goals
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Improve the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities: Medical Mutts is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people facing various disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs that offer vital support, companionship, and independence.
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Rescue and Transform Shelter Dogs: We aim to continue our mission of rescuing shelter dogs and giving them a second chance at life by training them to become exceptional service dogs. This not only benefits the dogs but also contributes to reducing the population of shelter animals.
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Make our service dogs affordable: Our goal is to extend our reach to positively impact more individuals in need of service dogs. We aim to continue our fundraising efforts so that we can provide scholarships to our clients in need.
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Promote Positive Reinforcement Training: Medical Mutts is dedicated to promoting and practicing positive reinforcement training methods, ensuring the well-being and happiness of our service dogs while maintaining the highest standards of training.
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Provide Comprehensive Training Options: We strive to offer a variety of training programs, including fully-trained service dogs, owner-dog training programs, and guidance for individuals who wish to train their own dogs. Our goal is to cater to the unique needs and preferences of our clients.
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Maintain Exceptional Training Standards: Medical Mutts is committed to upholding the highest standards of training for our service dogs. We will continue to invest in the professional development of our trainers and ensure they possess the necessary certifications and expertise.
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Raise Awareness and Education: We aim to raise awareness about the benefits of service dogs and educate the public about the importance of humane and effective training methods. By doing so, we hope to promote greater understanding and support for individuals with disabilities.
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Provide Ongoing Support: Medical Mutts is dedicated to offering ongoing support to our clients even after they have received their service dogs. We want to ensure that both the dogs and their human partners continue to thrive in their partnership.
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Foster a Compassionate Community: We strive to build a community rooted in compassion, trust, and care, where individuals with disabilities, service dogs, and supporters can come together to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
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Continuously Innovate: Medical Mutts is committed to staying at the forefront of service dog training practices by embracing innovative techniques and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field. This allows us to continually improve our programs and better serve our clients.
Our Core Values: A blueprint for excellence
At our organization, our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our core values, which serve as the guiding principles shaping our daily actions and interactions.
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Kindness: We listen with empathy and compassion, valuing individual experiences and feelings so that we treat all living beings with kindness and dignity.
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Growth: We encourage each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn and evolve so that we can better support those who need our assistance.
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Positivity: We strive to bring positive reinforcement, energy and enthusiasm in all aspects of our work. We promote positive interactions with the people and dogs we interact with.
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Integrity: We collaborate and build community through partnerships founded on integrity, transparency and trust.
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Inclusivity: We believe that every living being deserves the opportunity to live their full potential, and we work every day to make our community more equitable and inclusive.
Discover How You Can Make a Difference
Are you passionate about changing lives and giving deserving dogs a second chance?
Join us in our mission to transform the lives of individuals with disabilities while rescuing shelter dogs in need. There are various ways you can support our cause, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness. Your involvement matters and can create a ripple effect of positive change. Explore how you can be part of our community and make a meaningful impact today. Together, we can bring companionship, independence, and renewed hope to those who need it most.
