Give Us Paws
is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Houston, Texas. They provide subsidized and free training of eligible candidates’ dogs as service animals. They 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.
Training Philosophy
Give Us Paws is committed to evidence-based training methods and to training service dogs to a high level of reliability that their handlers can depend on. They train in the most efficient manner possible, making sure their trainers are skilled in using positive reinforcement to build the behaviors people with disabilities need and that make their service dogs safe and reliable in public.
Services
Give Us Paws offers a 12-month, intensive curriculum requiring logged hours of training; at least 1 hour per week with a trainer and reinforcement training practice by the handler between sessions. They offer free Service Dog training to qualifying, disabled US Veterans whenever possible depending on course availability and available funding. Veterans who have acquired their own funding or would like to pay for training receive a 25% discount on all training.
They also offer training for family and pet dogs, too! They customize training to your dog’s specific needs and your schedule with a variety of training options.
Specializations
- Service Dog Training
- Family and Pet Dog Training
Training Methods
- Positive Reinforcement
Customer Reviews
The website features testimonials from clients who have benefited from Give Us Paws’ services. For example, Adam, a veteran, shares his experience with the program, highlighting the organization’s support and the positive impact of a service dog on his life.
