Little Angels Dog Training

Little Angels Service Dogs primarily focuses on training and placing fully trained service dogs with individuals living with disabilities. Their service dog programs cover a wide range of needs, including Autism Assistance, Diabetic Alert, Hearing Assistance, Medical Alert, Mobility Assistance, Psychiatric Service Dogs, and Seizure Alert Dogs.

They also offer “Owner-Training Service Dog Lessons” for individuals who prefer to train their own service dogs with professional guidance. For general pet owners, “Virtual Training for your Pet Dog” is available, providing remote assistance for pet obedience. The organization also runs community-focused programs such as a Foster Program, a Prison Program (PUPS) involving incarcerated volunteers in dog training, and FETCH for Schools.

Little Angels Service Dogs is an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization dedicated to maximizing the innate ability of dogs to provide independence to individuals regardless of disability or age. Founded in 2006 by Katie Gonzalez in San Diego, CA, the organization began with volunteer puppy raisers and has since expanded its team and reach.

They train and place fully trained service dogs with approved persons living with various disabilities, including Autism Assistance, Diabetic Alert, Hearing Assistance, Medical Alert, Mobility Assistance, Psychiatric Service Dogs, and Seizure Alert Dogs. Little Angels also offers “Owner-Training Service Dog Lessons” for individuals who wish to train their own service dogs, and “Virtual Training for your Pet Dog” for general pet obedience.

Beyond training, Little Angels Service Dogs is involved in a Foster Program, a Prison Program (PUPS) where incarcerated volunteers help train dogs, and a FETCH for Schools program. They also facilitate pet adoptions and operate a modest breeding program. The organization has active programs in San Diego County, CA, Nacogdoches County, TX, and New England, and supports recipients globally.

Accomplishments

Little Angels Service Dogs was founded by Katie Gonzalez in 2006. The organization is an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization, ensuring their training practices are held to high standards. Katie Gonzalez has been featured on K Love Radio.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Little Angels Service Dogs, individuals can apply for a service dog through their website. Applications are also available for those interested in fostering a service dog or adopting a pet.