named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Facility Dog Training
6-month pilot program training dogs to support professionals in schools, medical centers, and courthouses, leading to internationally recognized certification
Financial Aid Program
Assistance for qualified individuals who need a service dog but face financial barriers, funded by donor support
Pet Training Classes
Positive reinforcement classes for puppies and adult dogs, including basic obedience, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, and agility training
Service Dog Training
12–18 month program training individuals with their own dogs for tasks including diabetic alert, hearing alert, mobility assistance, psychiatric support, and seizure response; includes free ongoing group lessons
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Facility dog training pilot program Facility Dog Placement in Professional SettingsOffers a 6-month pilot program to train facility dogs for placement in schools, medical centers, and courthouses, culminating in internationally recognized certification.
- Public pet training classes Animal Behavior Training and SupportOffers public pet training classes in basic obedience, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, agility, and one-on-one sessions.
- Service dog training program for veterans and civiliansProvides a 12–18 month service dog training program for veterans and civilians, including certification and ongoing free group lessons.
strategies · 3
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Handler-Inclusive Service Dog Training handler-inclusive training model unique to this orgIndividuals train their own service dogs with expert supervision, fostering stronger bonds and personalized partnerships, rather than receiving pre-trained dogs.
- Positive Reinforcement Training Methodology positive reinforcement training unique to this orgUses 100% positive reinforcement to build confidence, trust, and lifelong partnerships between dogs and handlers, ensuring humane and effective training outcomes.
- Task-Specific Service Dog Training task-specific service dog training unique to this orgProvides specialized training for service dogs in critical tasks such as diabetic alert, hearing alert, mobility assistance, psychiatric support, and seizure response to meet individual client needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$345K
Contributions & grants$245K71%
Program service revenue$91K26%
Investment income$1010%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$257K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$166K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.08M
Cash$307K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$1.07M
Liquid reserves14.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Gimple | Director | 1 | $26K |
| Melanie Emerson | InterimPres/CEO | 40 | $20K |
| Joshua Anderson | President & CEO | 40 | $4K |
board members · 12
- Ashley Drew — Director
- David Davidson — Director
- Emily Galasco — Treasurer
- Emma Spring — Director
- Gilbert Perez — Director
- Jan Galvin — Director
- Jane Klipp — Vice Chair
- Keith Murfee-DeConcini — Director
- Lisa Reams — Chair
- Megan Monge — Director
- Robin Campos — Director
- Sarah Bahnson — Secretary
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Assistance Dogs International Network — Accredited member of Assistance Dogs International, adhering to its standards for assistance dog training.