Our Dogs

At Freedom Canines, we raise, train, and socialize our dogs for 18-24 months, preparing them to become the best service dogs possible. Throughout this journey, we carefully assess each dog's unique temperament, strengths, and skills. This allows us to match them with the right career path—whether as a mobility service dog, hearing dog, diabetic alert dog, or facility dog

Four service dogs stand and gaze across their shoulder in unison

Mobility Service Dogs

Imagine a dog that can turn on lights, retrieve dropped items, or open doors—bringing greater ease to everyday life. Freedom Canines International (FCI) mobility service dogs are specially trained to assist individuals with physical disabilities, helping them navigate daily tasks with increased independence.

These dogs can pull a manual wheelchair, press buttons for automatic doors, and assist with business transactions by transferring money, receipts, and packages. They also provide crucial support by helping with balance while walking and retrieving dropped items like cell phones, reducing the risk of falls and enhancing safety for their partners.

Facility Dogs

Freedom Canines International facility dogs are expertly trained to work alongside professionals in healthcare, education, and public service settings, providing comfort, motivation, and support. Unlike service dogs, they assist multiple people, offering unconditional love and encouragement to those they interact with.

Our facility dogs make a difference every day—one works at a high school wellness center, supporting teenagers facing life’s challenges, while another encourages young students to build confidence in reading at a primary school. At a fire station, a facility dog comforts first responders after difficult calls and even demonstrates "Stop, Drop, and Roll" during fire safety education.

A mobility service dog wearing a balance harness delivers a cell phone to his partner's hand

A facility dog lays on a rug surrounded by children that are petting it

Hearing Dogs

Freedom Canines International hearing dogs are specially trained to assist individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, providing vital sound awareness and increased independence. These incredible dogs alert their partners to important sounds by nudging them and leading them to the source.

A hearing dog can notify their handler of everyday sounds like a door knock, doorbell, cell phone, or someone calling their name, as well as urgent alerts like a smoke alarm, siren, baby crying, or approaching traffic. They also provide a deep sense of security when hearing aids are out or cochlear implants are off, ensuring their partner never misses a critical sound.

Diabetic Alert Dogs

Freedom Canines International diabetic alert dogs provide life-saving support for individuals with Type 1 diabetes, detecting dangerous drops in blood sugar before they become critical. These highly trained dogs use their incredible sense of smell to recognize changes in their handler’s body chemistry and alert them with a nudge or paw tap. If the initial alert is ignored, the dog becomes more persistent, ensuring their partner takes action.

Beyond alerts, these dogs can also retrieve medication, snacks, or juice to help stabilize blood sugar levels, offering an added layer of safety and independence for their handlers.

A diabetic alert dog alerts their partner

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