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Welcome to Brigadoon Service Dogs website!
We are so happy you found us!
Brigadoon Service Dogs is a unique organization. Our goal is to change lives through human and dog partnerships. To provide independence through these relationships.
We are one of the few organizations who will train a dog for a child under 16 years of age. Yes, of course the family needs to be involved in ensuring the dogs are cared for, but we believe that the dogs can provide so much to each unique situation that it only makes sense for us to make the best matches that we can.
In 2011, Brigadoon Service Dogs is proud to say that we have partnered with the Veterans with our Canines and Heroes for Independence program. We had four Veteran graduates in 2011 and look forward to many more partnerships to come.
Our Youth program is alive and well. We take dogs into schools and the children (usually special needs or at-risk youth) learn how to train the dogs. The children get to play a part in helping to train and socialize the dogs as they prepare for their lifetime partnerships. Watching these children grow during the year as they work with the dogs is absolutely amazing!
As you can see, Brigadoon Service Dogs is all about changing lives one partnership at a time! We can only do this with your help and appreciate anything you can give. If you have already become one of our supporters, we thank you for helping us to continue changing lives!
Brigadoon Receives ADI AccreditationA Very Significant Accomplishment!!
Assistance Dogs International (ADI) at www.assistancedogsinternational.org – Brigadoon Service Dogs applied for accreditation in 2011 and completed its full accreditation from the ADI Accreditation Review Committee in March of 2012. The ADI is the international body that sets rigorous standards for service dog training, dog placement and client care. Brigadoon Service Dogs is only the second service dog training program in the State of Washington to complete full accreditation.
Brigadoon is Recognized by the Washington State Senate
on February 29th, 2012
on February 29th, 2012
On February 29, 2012, the Washington State Senate declared a new resolution number 8688…Here is part of it…NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and honor Brigadoon Service Dogs for all that they do for our community, our men and women of the armed services, and our adults and children who need their help; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Brigadoon be recognized as an example of kindness, compassion, and empowerment for our loved ones with special needs.
Did you know that a dog from Brigadoon gets customized training specific to the person who needs the dog? All the dogs get generalized good manners and basic obedience training for the first year of their life, then when they advance into the next stage they all get similar skills training as we won’t know who they will be paired with (usually) until they’re about 18 months old. Once the matching has occurred then the dog gets trained specific to the person’s needs.
Joe is an autistic child who does not speak. Joe’s parents wanted a dog to help be an extra set of eyes to watch Joe. You see Joe tends to open doors and run out. Winston’s leash gets attached to Joe’s belt/harness. When Joe reaches for the door handle, that’s Winston’s command to sit. When Joe runs out he can only go as far as the leash will allow. This gives Joe’s parents time to get to him before he gets into a dangerous situation. Winston was trained to only go through a door on the command “let’s go” and since Joe doesn’t speak we don’t have to worry that he will say it. Winston is also there to calm Joe down in a temper tantrum situation.
Needed immediately, people who want to raise a pup.
Become part of a very important two year training process and help a disabled person or a Veteran live an independent life with a service dog at their side. Your role would be during the first year of the pup’s life. Please check out our “Raise-a-Puppy” page
How You Can Help
Raise money for us
Sponsor a puppy
Give your time
If you are a webmaster, help with our website.
Check out our events page and come to support us through an event
Sponsor a puppy
Give your time
If you are a webmaster, help with our website.
Check out our events page and come to support us through an event
Did you know?
According to Statistics… in the State of Washington alone, there are 398,000 mobility impaired, and 226,000 hearing impaired individuals. This is only a small part of the services Brigadoon dogs provide help for, and a small part of the area that Brigadoon services.
According to Statistics… in the State of Washington alone, there are 398,000 mobility impaired, and 226,000 hearing impaired individuals. This is only a small part of the services Brigadoon dogs provide help for, and a small part of the area that Brigadoon services.
