Assistance Dogs of Texas Inc. P.O. Box 1074    -   Red Oak, TX 75154  -  972-617-3136   bcrockett1@worldnet.att.net assistancedogsoftexas.org

THE MISSION of this nonprofit organization is to provide assistance dogs, obtained through shelters and rescue groups, to children and adults with disabilities, so they can have increased independence. Shelter or rescue agency dogs, generally 18 months of age and older, are trained from six months to two years, depending on the tasks the dog needs to learn and other factors. After the dog is placed with a partner, six months of follow-up training is provided as needed. Applications by people with disabilities seeking a dog go to the Board of Directors of Assistance Dogs of Texas Inc. for approval. A trainer's evaluation of the needs of the applicant is also reviewed. Donations to help support this work are welcomed. Please phone for additional information. Comments by Participants

Assistance dogs receive some air-travel training

An assistance dog undergoes training as a helper in laundry chores, including removing clean clothes from a dryer. Click here for more photographs.