Why Us
The Standards Service Dogs of Excellence
points of difference.
Providing a hypo-allergenic solution
- Standard poodles do not shed and can provide an acceptable
alternative for people with pet allergies
All puppies will be expertly bred
- Parents are PennHip, Genetic and Health tested to provide healthy Service dog candidates.
Service
Custom-trained assistance dogs
MISSION
We transform lives by partnering people with custom-trained assistance dogs.
VISION
We envision a world where individuals have the freedom to live their lives to the fullest with a custom-trained assistance dog by their side.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We believe in harnessing the power of diversity to create a culture of belonging where all individuals are celebrated and valued for their unique ideas, perspectives, and strengths as a means to achieving personal excellence and organizational success.
Program
The Freedom Standards points of difference
- Standard poodles do not shed and can provide an acceptable alternative for people with pet allergies
- Each new home for a Service Dog will include 1 year grooming provided by the foundation
- Puppes willl start desensitation of noises at week 1 to begin their training.
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Parents are PennHip, Genetic and Health tested to provide healthy Service dog candidates.
- No dogs will be accepted in the program that is not started at eight weeks of age.
- Socialization of puppies to include scheduled visits to St. Judes and Childrens wings of local hospitals
- Socialization of puppies to include working with local Autism affiliates to identify the temperament of possible support
- Hiring efforts to include Veterans and People with Disabilities
