Rescue
All of our resident dogs are the survivors of high kill animal control facilities. Unlike some service dog organization who breed and/or select very young puppies for their programs, we have proven that most shelter dogs are excellent candidates for service and therapy when trained with our methodology.
Training
Each dog has a customized training plan that incorporates emotional intelligence (canine and human) and uses enrichment tools to increase resilience. Our detailed “matching” program with follow-up training guarantees successful placement . . . our adoption/placement success rate remains at 100% .
Education and Research
Our long-term focus is education of dog owners and the public. Our staff studies and works with other ethologists and research organizations to improve canine teaching methodology and educate dog owners and the public about canine behavior and emotional health.
Canine Good Citizen
Before our dogs are certified for therapy or service, they must successfully pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. We work with the AKC certified evaluator from K9 Mind and Heart LLC.
"Lucia's Playground"
Our successful and innovative training program centers around enrichment activities, play therapy, and relationship building. Lucia’s Playground is our enrichment center, and is named after precious Lucia, the heart and soul of our organization.
Service and Therapy Dogs
It takes a minimum of 2 years of targeted training for a fully-trained service dog and a little less for therapy/ESA. If you have special needs and require either assistance with the training of your own dog, or are interested in one of our candidates, contact us for help.
We invite you to join us on this incredible journey!
All of our resident dogs are “death row” survivors, and are in training for different jobs and various levels of service. We have a bi-monthly “crowdfunder” to keep our dog food pantry well stocked. Much thought and research went into our selection of dog food and our monthly bill is $1200 -$1500. We would be so grateful if you would consider participating in a monthly giving program. All donations are appreciated and are tax deductible.
“Every dog is extraordinary. It only takes a wise and open heart to see it.”
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How to Join Us on Our Journey
MEMBERSHIP
For $5 a month, you can have access to all proprietary posts, including training videos. Special coupons are issued to our members who participate in our monthly giving program.
MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM
Our two largest and recurring expenses are veterinary and our dog food fund. We believe that good nutrition is important to the continued health and success of our dogs. Any amount is greatly appreciated, and we invite you to become a VIP Member by participating in our Monthly Giving Program.
WISH LISTS
Our dogs always appreciate little (and big!) gifts! If you would like more personal involvement, you can choose one of the items from our wish lists and ship directly to us. You can even choose the gift for a specific dog!
Amazon
By choosing Extraordinary Dogs Inc as your charity of choice on AmazonSmile, or by selecting a product from our page recommendations, Amazon makes a donation to us on your behalf.
SHOP
If you’re an avid EBAY shopper, you can select EXTRAORDINARY DOGS INC as your “favorite charity” or bid on items we list. Our Facebook store will be listing many items.
HARTMAN & ROSE
We are a retailer of the Hartman & Rose dog collars, leads, and accessories. All profits go directly to the care of our dogs.
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Loving Lucia
Most of my memories of Lucia are written in my special, private journal . . . a place where Lucia and I have our conversations. It has been a big step in helping me heal my heart to some extent, at least enough to be able to function. If we’re wise enough to live in the moment with our pets, we have so many significant days. Cherish every minute they are willing to give you . . . they are gone from this plane of existence much too soon.
The Tip of the Iceberg
An important and critical component of our mission is to educate the public about canine ethology and emotional intelligence by showcasing the unique inherent talents of these dogs that we discover and nurture through our individualized training and enrichment program. Our program focuses on teaching every dog in our care to be a true partner and helpmate for their human.
A “Godwink” from Annie
Annie seemed to be asleep on the passenger side and the vet quietly opened the door. She came with the drugs and needle in hand. Annie lifted her head, looked at the vet and the needle, then stood up and moved away from the veterinarian and lay down close to me and faced her as if to say, “oh, no you don’t.”
A Song of Suzy
We have no right to impose our shortcomings, or our “lifestyle” on anyone else, and no right to squelch the joy and passion in another living being, human or non-human, because we think we know better, or disagree with their journey, or are in a bad mood. Yet we do this all the time to our children, parents, family, pets, friends. . . two of mine, supposedly well-meaning, which at this point I doubt, almost destroyed my joy, until Suzy made her way into my dreams.
At Her Own Pace
From all I’ve learned from dogs, they do not just simply walk away from a home where they are loved, and not return. Most of the impounded dogs listed as “strays” were actually taken by the owner and dumped somewhere far enough so that the dog cannot find the way home safely. And they remember that car ride.
A Mother’s Love
The species doesn’t matter. . . whether two-legged or four-legged, a mom wants only one thing . . . the opportunity and the right to safely have and love her babies.
