Acquiring Dogs

Colorado Service Dogs acquires dogs for the program from a variety of sources including rescue organizations, and local animal shelters. Purebred and mixed breed dogs are both utilized, with an emphasis on using rescued and shelter dogs.

  • Colorado Service Dogs accepts dogs into training as young as 8 months, basic obedience must already be established, and as old as 24 months (2 years).

  • All dogs are spayed and neutered prior to entering training. Male and female dogs are equally suited to service work.

  • Each dog is individually temperament tested to determine its innate characteristics and strengths. Upon passing the temperament test and a health screening by veterinary staff, the dog officially becomes a Service Dog in Training (SDIT).
  • Throughout the course of training, service dog puppies are closely monitored for good health and temperament. Hips and elbows are x-rayed to rule out hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. Chronic health problems or aggressive/unpredictable behavior result in disqualification from the program. Colorado Service Dogs commits to placing only healthy, temperamentally sound dogs into service.


    FAMILY DOGS
    We have been known to train family dogs for service work.
    They would be held to the same high standard of acceptance as a rescued or donated dog. Some exceptions may be made, please contact Sharon Davis at 303-233-5028 for more information.

    Please be advised,
    that just because we temperament test your dog,
    does not automatically make your dog a candidate for our program.

    Obedience pre-requisites for the program are:

  • Walk without pulling on the leash (loose leash walking).
  • Paying Attention.
  • Come.
  • Down.
  • Sit.
  • Stay.
  • Heel.
  • Recall.
  • Please contact us in regards to this, if you think your dog maybe a candidate for this program.

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