About ACTS Service Dogs

A service dog nonprofit in Center Conway

ACTS Service Dogs (Assistance Canine Training Services) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 2928 East Conway Road in Center Conway. Its mission is to acquire, raise, train and place service dogs and facility dogs with individuals, schools and organizations, serving clients within 500 miles of its training center.

Standards and methods

Its programs are accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), and it is a member of Animal Assisted Services International (AASI). ACTS commits to using only positive, reward-based training and to placing each dog where it can thrive.

Programs

ACTS places service dogs, facility dogs and community relations dogs, including dogs for professionals using animal assisted intervention, law enforcement officers and people who need a mobility service dog, each through an application process. Volunteer puppy raisers are at the core of the organization, and sponsorship and other support roles are also available.

What to ask

Ask about the application process, typical wait times, costs for recipients and how to become a puppy raiser.