named programs · 1 · from sources
what they call their work
Service Dog Training Program
Offers lifetime, no-cost training and certification for disabled veterans to train their own dogs as service animals, tailored to individual needs.
activities · 1 group
what they do
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Veteran Service Dog Training & Placement 16 activities
- Operation of a service dog training centerOperates a training center in Gilbert, Arizona, designed to simulate a home environment with full kitchen, stairs, ramps, and household fixtures to support realistic service dog training for disabled veterans from across the country. The center includes safety protocols and provides equipment and facilities essential to the training curriculum.
- Operation of a service dog training centerOperates a training center in Gilbert, AZ, equipped with simulated home environments including full kitchens, stairs, ramps, and household fixtures to train service dogs for veterans. The center provides necessary equipment and facilities for foundational and advanced task training.
- Remote Training SupportDeveloped and delivers virtual classes, videos, and online meetings to maintain engagement and continuity of service dog training for veterans during periods when in-person instruction is limited.
- Remote training support during public health emergenciesDeveloped and delivered virtual classes, instructional videos, and online meetings to maintain continuity of service dog training for veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring ongoing support despite facility access restrictions.
- Service Dog Training Facility OperationsOperates a training center in Gilbert, AZ, which attracts veterans from across the country. The facility simulates a home environment, including a full kitchen, stairs, ramps, and obstacles, to train dogs for tasks such as opening doors, retrieving items, and assisting with mobility.
- Service Dog Training and Certification for Disabled VeteransProvides lifetime, no-cost service dog training and certification for disabled veterans, enabling them to train their own dogs. The program serves approximately 100 disabled Arizona veterans annually through individualized programs and has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the nation.
- Service Dog Training for Disabled VeteransProvides lifetime, no-cost service dog training and certification to disabled veterans, enabling them to train their own dogs through individualized programs at a dedicated facility in Gilbert, AZ. The program serves 100 veterans annually and has trained dogs to perform tasks such as opening doors, operating light switches, retrieving items, assisting with laundry, and supporting mobility using stairs and ramps.
- Service Dog Training for Disabled VeteransProvides lifetime, no-cost service dog training and certification to disabled veterans, enabling them to train their own dogs through individualized programs at a dedicated facility in Gilbert, AZ. The program serves 100 veterans annually and has trained dogs to perform tasks such as opening doors, operating light switches, retrieving items, assisting with laundry, and supporting mobility using stairs and ramps.
- Service dog training for disabled veteransProvides lifetime, no-cost service dog training and certification to disabled veterans, enabling them to train their own dogs through individualized programs at a dedicated facility in Gilbert, AZ. The program serves 100 veterans annually and has trained dogs to perform tasks such as opening doors, operating light switches, retrieving items, navigating stairs and ramps, and using kitchen appliances.
- Service dog training for disabled veteransProvides lifetime, no-cost service dog training and certification to disabled veterans, enabling them to train their own dogs through individualized programs at a dedicated facility in Gilbert, AZ. The program serves 100 veterans annually and has trained dogs for veterans from across the country since its founding in 2005.
- Service dog training for disabled veteransProvides lifetime, no-cost service dog training and certification to disabled veterans, enabling them to train their own dogs through individualized programs at a dedicated facility in Gilbert, AZ. The program serves 100 veterans annually and has trained dogs to perform tasks such as opening doors, operating light switches, retrieving items, assisting with laundry, and supporting mobility using stairs and ramps.
- Support services during public health emergenciesMaintained continuity of service dog training during the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing safety protocols at its training center and transitioning to virtual classes, videos, and remote meetings to keep veterans engaged.
- Support services during public health emergenciesMaintained continuity of service dog training during the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing safety protocols at its training center and transitioning to virtual classes, videos, and remote meetings to support veteran participants.
- Training Center Operations and SafetyOperates a service dog training center in Gilbert, AZ, equipped with home-simulated environments including full kitchen setups and mobility training features, while implementing safety protocols for visitors and offering virtual engagement tools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Training Center Operations and SafetyOperates a service dog training center in Gilbert, Arizona, equipped with home-simulation environments including full kitchen setups and mobility training features, and implements safety protocols for visitors, including during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Veteran Support ServicesProvides emotional support to veterans through trained staff members and maintained connection with students through virtual classes, videos, and meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$528K
Contributions & grants$527K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7170%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$488K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$319K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.22M
Cash$755K
Investments$0
Liabilities$783K
Net assets$1.43M
Liquid reserves18.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -35.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH CLASEMAN | MANAGER | — | $72K |
| GERAD CLASEMAN | PRESIDENT | 35 | $60K |
board members · 3
- DR JOHN CRAWFORD — DIRECTOR
- PAT WENNING — DIRECTOR
- W DOYLE GOSS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Debbie Claseman Partner — Co-founded Dogs4Vets in 2005.
- Dogs4Vets Partner — Individuals have made donations to Dogs4Vets in memory of their pets
- Gerad Claseman Partner — Co-founded Dogs4Vets in 2005.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — Source of definition for "disabled veteran" used by the organization.
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Government — Source of disability rating information and data on veterans in Arizona.