šŸ¾ Welcome to Service Paws ā€” A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time šŸ¾

At Service Paws, weā€™re more than service dog trainersā€”weā€™re a nonprofit community dedicated to transforming lives through the powerful bond between people and dogs. As a recognized 501(c)(3) organization, every program we offer is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and accessibility.

Our mission goes far beyond teaching commands. We specialize in owner-assisted service dog training, helping individuals with disabilitiesā€”including veterans, first responders, and those with invisible injuriesā€”train their own highly skilled service dogs. These dogs donā€™t just follow cuesā€”they become trusted partners, providing confidence, emotional support, and the freedom to navigate daily life with greater independence.

Service Dog Training

šŸ¾ Where Every Pawprint Tells a Story of Hope šŸ¾

At Service Paws in Layton, Utah, we believe that true healing begins with the bond between a person and their dog. Our mission is simple, yet profoundly life-changing: to provide professionally trained service dogs to low-income individuals, military veterans, and first respondersā€”including police officers, firefighters, and paramedicsā€”giving them the gift of independence, confidence, and hope. šŸŒŸ
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Therapy Dogs

šŸ’™ Therapy Dog Visits That Heal and Uplift

Service Paws proudly organizes therapy dog visits to schools, senior centers, hospitals, and military bases across our region. Our certified therapy teams bring comfort, smiles, and a calming presence to those facing lifeā€™s toughest moments. Whether itā€™s brightening a classroom, easing anxiety in a hospital room, or supporting veterans during recovery, these visits remind people they are not alone.
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Dog Training

šŸ¶ Affordable Dog Training That Gives Back

To help fund our mission, we offer affordable one-on-one dog training sessions for local families. From rambunctious puppies to older dogs learning better manners, our positive, relationship-based training strengthens the human-animal bond at every stage. And hereā€™s the best part: 100% of training proceeds go directly toward supporting our nonprofit programs, allowing us to reach more individuals and dogs in need.
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āœØ Empowering Lives, Spreading Joy, and Building Hope

Whether youā€™re looking for greater independence, wanting to give back through therapy dog work, or simply hoping to raise a happy, well-behaved companion,Ā Service Paws is here to walk beside you, every step of the way.

Together, weā€™re creating a more compassionate, inclusive world, one paw at a time.

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šŸ§  May is Mental Health Awareness Month šŸ’š

At Service Paws, we recognize that healing isn’t always visibleā€”and neither is strength. Many of the individuals we serve live with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions that can make everyday life feel overwhelming.

Our trained service dogs provide more than companionshipā€”they offer grounding, comfort, and confidence during lifeā€™s most difficult moments.

This month, let’s break the silence, reduce the stigma, and honor every journey toward healing.
You’re not alone. šŸ¾šŸ’™

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