As an organization regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we will focus on training the dog to do specific tasks that will mitigate the Veteran’s diagnosed symptoms.
Our goal at SD4V is to build strong Veteran Service Dog Teams that will have a positive impact on the Veteran’s quality of life.
* If a Veteran Joins with a puppy, add six weeks for a puppy class when fully vaccinated. An online puppy class is also included.
2 Weeks
3 Months
5 Months
* Please note that if you want to train your own dog, SD4V does not accept Bully Breeds (purebred or mixes) into our Service Dog Program. These breeds can be accepted into the Companion Dog program. The suitability of any dog that a Veteran wants to enter the Service Dog program with will be discussed with our trainers during the intake process.
If you and your therapist think you’re far enough along in your therapy to take on the added responsibility of owning a dog and training in our program, you might consider this an opportunity whose time has come for you.
Your journey starts with sending a message
SD4V Training Center
109 Woodruff Industrial Lane
Greenville, SC 29607
* When considering this program keep in mind that we recommend that program participants be within a
2 Hour driving distance
** Please note: If you want to train your own dog, SD4V does not accept 'Bully Breeds' (purebred or mixes) into our Service Dog Program.
These breeds can be accepted into the Companion Dog Program. The suitability of any dog that a Veteran wants to enter the Service Dog Program with, will be discussed with our trainers during the intake process.
Serving local veterans, rescuing local dogs, with strong community support both financially and with events.
100% from our community. There is no financial support received from the Federal, State, or Local government.
Run by business professionals and certified dog trainers, supported by an amazing team of over 20 volunteers, most of whom are veterans and SD4V graduates.
Our charity creates confidence in donors because 94.8% of every dollar goes to Program versus Administrative costs
LIMA Compliant. Employing incentive based training, and produces the best ‘bag for the buck’ of any model out there.
SD4V is grateful to all our local merchants who allow us to conduct Public Access training and welcome our Service Dogs in training.
Lowe’s, Walmart, Cabela’s, Target, Kohl’s, and TJ Maxx have also been great facilities to train in.
Thank You!
