Dear Friends,
For people who are disabled, every day's journey is steeper than what most of us have to climb. At Gateway To Canine Partnerships, we help people living with disabilities acquire greater self-reliance and increase their quality of life by carefully matching a canine companion to people in need and training them side by side as human-canine teams. We believe in the bond.
What makes GATEWAY TO CANINE PARTNERSHIPS different from other service dog organizations?
- We operate as part of our community.
- Our staff understands the social and emotional needs of our clients as well as the physical needs.
- Gateway works in collaboration with other agencies to provide resources to ensure the success of our clients.
- Every client receives a personal interview that includes clear expectations for certifying as a Human-Canine Team.
- Service dogs are matched with the people early in the training to create a deeper bond within the Human-Canine Team.
- Gateway requires all teams to re-certify annually and maintains a 90% success rate.
A service dog is a priceless partner with the skills to help a person with a disability face each challenge and become more independent.
Service Dogs Can...
- Retrieve Medication
- Open doors and cabinets
- Pick up phone, call 911
- Turn on/off lights
- Alert to seizures
- Find keys
- Take off shoes and socks
- Carry groceries and laundry
- Assist with walking
- Alert to sounds: doorbell and phone
- Pick up mail and small objects
- Provide security and comfort
