Connecting you with a devoted companion is our joy.

Every day we witness the incredible bond that forms between individuals and their service dog. These loyal and highly trained dogs provide not only practical assistance, but also an abundance of love, support and hope.

Building Connections

It takes a dedicated team, both outside and within the JLAD organization, to raise and train a service dog. From breeding, whelping, training and socializing, our dogs have a large community of passionate people who are committed to working hard and changing lives, one paw at a time.

Giving adults in custody a purpose to live more positive and productive lives, while contributing to the community as dedicated JLAD trainers.

Giving community members joy as volunteer socializers incorporate our service dogs into their daily lives.

Giving persons living with disabilities independence through companionship, practical assistance, support and hope.

21

 

Years of Service

235+

 

Assistance Dogs Placed

90

 

Cues our Dogs Learn

11

 

Years of ADI Accreditation

JLAD trained service dog yellow lab with costco receipt in its mouth

Our Programs

Whether you’re looking to apply for one of our trained service dogs or if you prefer to train your own dog, we have a program that fits your needs. Learn about the programs we offer and know that we are here to help every step of the way.

 

  • JLAD-trained Service Dogs for Mobility & PTSD
  • JLAD-trained Facility Dogs
  • Owner-trained Service Dogs for Mobility & PTSD
  • Owner-trained Facility Dogs
  • Therapy Dogs
  • Career Change Dogs

Hear from Paired Companions

Diego has provided me with more confidence in meeting the blessings of everyday life. I experienced firsthand the life changing ways service dogs affect veterans in need. God bless all of you at JLAD for giving me, a veteran, the opportunity to be free. As you are now on point, thank you for your service. God, Honor, Country

Brandy & Diego

California

He patiently keeps reminding me to drop it, that he is here with me and he has my back. And thanks to all of you for everything you have poured into this strange and wonderful creature, I am starting to believe that he does. I send you all at JLAD every drop of gratitude a human heart can hold. Thank you for this gift. Big love,

John-James Ford & Ras

Jake has made my life so much better. He goes with me to all of my infusion appointments and specialists. He has not only comforted me and taken away so much stress but everywhere we go I see smiles from all who see us together. At physical therapy the people that are in the office say he even takes away their stress.

Karen

I know, that had it not been for Tollie, my situation could have been — would have been — a lot worse. I am forever grateful to Tollie and to The Joys of Assistance Dogs who selected him as a puppy for training, raised him, loved him, trained him, and trusted him to take care of me, especially in an emergency. I love you, Tollie!

Tollie & Toria