About Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc

Overview

Medical Mutts Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis that trains rescue dogs as service dogs and in-home support dogs. Its mission centers on medical alert and psychiatric assistance, supporting people living with conditions such as POTS, hearing loss, migraines, and psychiatric disabilities.

Programs

The organization provides fully trained service dogs, in-home support dogs, and owner-training pathways that include private coaching, group classes, and board & train. It also runs a dog adoption program and offers service dog certification, serving clients both in person and online nationwide.

Approach

Medical Mutts relies on evidence-based, science-based training methods and emphasizes ethical training and collaboration between dogs and people through research and education. A distinctive feature of its model is sourcing service dogs from rescue rather than purpose-bred lines.

Track Record

The organization states it has helped train and support over 300 service dog teams, reflecting a sustained focus on placing capable, well-prepared dogs with the people who need them.