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.”
Pet Partners
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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Run Like the Wind
She should have been spending her time romping with a family and exploring the joys of puppyhood. Instead, at her young age of 7 months, if even that, she was dodging trains and vehicles, scrounging dumpsters for anything to eat, and hunkering down in the dry and brittle field grasses to avoid “capture.” What had happened to her to make her run away?
To Thomas of New York
“Thomas, we are so grateful for your generosity and kind heart. If you would like use the contact form to get in touch with me, I would be more than happy to send you an official tax receipt and a coupon for a digital download of any photo in my photo gallery.
A Perfect Puppy
I named this puppy from cage 35 of Roswell Animal Control after one of my favorite movies, because Omar Sharif had just died and in an interview about his role as Dr. Zhivago, he stated that “Zhivago was a perfect human” . . . that’s how I felt about this puppy. . . he is perfect.
A Crossroad for Lara
CROSSROADS, MIRACLES AND COMMITMENTS Maybe because I spend every waking minute with dogs, it's easy for me to see the anguish in the faces of the trapped dogs as I scan the many "code red" photos that drift through my Facebook newsfeed. All they can do is plead...
A Special Ride to Freedom
Maybe it was the way she never left my side as we drove home . . . she had to keep a paw on my leg as if to remind herself this was real. Maybe it was the way she climbed into my lap to look out the window as we left Roswell behind
Guido. . . One Half of a “Sacred Bond”
Sometimes it’s a temporary friendship that is later replaced once the dog is comfortable and feels safe, and other times it’s a lifelong, and such a sacred bond that separation would cause a broken heart for one or the other or both, what I refer to as the “Ann and Dan Syndrome.”