Veterans and civilians with a documented disability as defined under the ADA, ".a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, " are qualified for the assistance of a Service Dog. Veterans with PTS (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and other disabilities receive priority for training and financial assistance from Give Us Paws.
Give Us Paws Service Dog training follows an eight to twelve-month training program which requires the completion of three group training courses and customized, one-on-one, disability-specific training with one of our trainers for at least 1 hour/week and reinforcement homework. We utilize only positive, clicker-training methods. Dogs are kept motivated and eager to please using treats, excitement, fun, rewards and other surprises.
If you're looking for a quick reference to information about Give Us Paws, here are some of the most common question that we're asked. If you don't see an answer to your question, please email us at: info@giveuspaws.org.
Give Us Paws Service Dog training follows an eight to twelve-month training program which requires the completion of three group training courses and customized, one-on-one, disability-specific training with one of our trainers for at least 1 hour/week and reinforcement homework. We utilize only positive, clicker-training methods. Dogs are kept motivated and eager to please using treats, excitement, fun, rewards and other surprises.
If you're looking for a quick reference to information about Give Us Paws, here are some of the most common question that we're asked. If you don't see an answer to your question, please email us at: info@giveuspaws.org.
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Give Us Paws is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Houston, Texas.
We provide subsidized and free training of eligible candidates' dogs as service animals.
We focus on veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and limited mobility.
Services are also provided to civilians determined to be disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Veterans receive priority for funding and training.
We train Service Dogs for individuals suffering from disabilities in order to mitigate the symptoms and to improve the quality of their lives.
We provide subsidized and free training of eligible candidates' dogs as service animals.
We focus on veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and limited mobility.
Services are also provided to civilians determined to be disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Veterans receive priority for funding and training.
We train Service Dogs for individuals suffering from disabilities in order to mitigate the symptoms and to improve the quality of their lives.
Give Us Paws reserves the right to move donated money as it sees fit for the purpose of furthering our mission.
Any funds received over and above the budget of the solicited purpose will be put into the general fund.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - for Veterans who have service dogs, Title 38 Section 1714 enables veterans to ask their caseworkers to file VA Form 10-2641 in order to receive financial assistance for veterinary care of service animals.
Funding for our training is dependant on your tax deductible donations.
Any funds received over and above the budget of the solicited purpose will be put into the general fund.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - for Veterans who have service dogs, Title 38 Section 1714 enables veterans to ask their caseworkers to file VA Form 10-2641 in order to receive financial assistance for veterinary care of service animals.
Funding for our training is dependant on your tax deductible donations.
Give Us Paws is committed to training methods based on positive reinforcement and supported by behavioral science.
We are committed to training service dogs to a high level of reliability their handlers can depend on.
Our training program is designed to take 8 months to a year.
We adjust to the abilities of our client handlers to ensure success, even if it takes longer to produce a functional service dog team.
We require complete participation of our client handlers in completing their assignments, keeping training logs updated, and meeting with a trainer at every scheduled session.
We are committed to training service dogs to a high level of reliability their handlers can depend on.
Our training program is designed to take 8 months to a year.
We adjust to the abilities of our client handlers to ensure success, even if it takes longer to produce a functional service dog team.
We require complete participation of our client handlers in completing their assignments, keeping training logs updated, and meeting with a trainer at every scheduled session.
Veterans and civilians with a documented disability as defined under the ADA, ".a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, " are qualified to apply for the assistance of a Service Dog in order to enhance their independence or their quality of life.
Veterans suffering from PTS and other disabilities receive priority for training and financial assistance from Give Us Paws.
Give Us Paws accepts a limited number of applications per year.
Give Us Paws determines and selects individuals that fit best into our program.
Veterans suffering from PTS and other disabilities receive priority for training and financial assistance from Give Us Paws.
Give Us Paws accepts a limited number of applications per year.
Give Us Paws determines and selects individuals that fit best into our program.
Qualifying, disabled US Veterans can receive free Service Dog training through Give Us Paws whenever possible depending on course availability and available funding.
If you would like us to evaluate your dog before beginning training, we can conduct a private one-hour evaluation for $75, which will include temperament evaluation, propensity for learning new skills and complex behaviors, and a "test-run" of the dog's behavior in a training environment.
Please contact us at info@giveuspaws.org to schedule a private evaluation.
If you would like us to evaluate your dog before beginning training, we can conduct a private one-hour evaluation for $75, which will include temperament evaluation, propensity for learning new skills and complex behaviors, and a "test-run" of the dog's behavior in a training environment.
Please contact us at info@giveuspaws.org to schedule a private evaluation.
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