Tails of Hope

Training lasts 6 months to a year and includes obedience, public access manners, and task work. Clients receive weekly sessions, workshops, and ongoing coaching. Training is conducted in a facility and may include home visits. All dogs must meet AKC CGC and Urban CGC standards. The program includes a matching process to pair the right dog with the handler’s needs, and continued support is provided after placement.

Pricing Summary

Training plans are flexible and tailored to fit individual budgets. Clients may bring their own dog or choose from available dogs in the program. No specific pricing tiers are listed, but financial assistance options are available for those who do not qualify for non-profit financing or cannot wait years for a service dog.

Policies

Client families must be fully committed and on the same page regarding commands and rules. All training sessions require adult supervision for clients under 18. There is no explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy listed.

Tails of Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2020 that provides service dog training for individuals with disabilities, special needs children, veterans, and first responders. They offer flexible training plans for clients who bring their own dogs after an evaluation or select from their available adoptable dogs that have already begun training. Training includes obedience, public access manners, and task work, with ongoing coaching and support throughout the process. The program emphasizes matching the right dog to the handler’s specific needs and requires a minimum of 15–30 minutes of daily training. Families must be fully committed, and all training sessions require adult supervision for clients under 18. They follow AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban CGC standards.

They also offer workshops and weekly training sessions at multiple locations for accessibility. Their trainers are experienced in behavior modification and service dog task training, with a focus on positive reinforcement and team-building. The organization supports both private clients and veterans, and provides lifetime resources and fellowship to clients and their dogs.

Accomplishments

Tails of Hope was founded in 2020, evolving from Coco’s Cupboard, which began in 2013 assisting veterans with service dogs. The organization has trained and placed service dogs for individuals with diabetes, PTSD, autism, and other conditions. Board members include professionals with over 20 years of dog training and breeding experience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete a Service Dog Application. Upon approval, they undergo an evaluation to determine if they will bring their own dog or select one from Tails of Hope’s available dogs. Training begins with a matching process and includes an orientation to the program’s expectations and daily training requirements.