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Arizona Veterans

Arizona has 96,000 disabled veterans – 35% of them have serious disabilities.

There are thousands of Arizona veterans that are disabled after returning from duty. These veterans need help adjusting back to normal life. Our Dogs4Vets program involves training the veteran’s own dog so they become a certified Service Dog. If they do not have a dog, we advocate the use of rescues.

Helping Our Hometown Heros

What we do…

American Service Animal Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enabling disabled veterans to live a more productive life through the use of service animals.

We offer LIFETIME support and service dog training for approximately 100 Arizona veterans each year – at no cost to the veteran.

More than a Dog Training Program

Our proven six-step program gives veterans a lifetime of support.

Help a Vet and Take the Credit!

Reduce your State of Arizona Tax Liability.

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It's Monday! . . . again. What are you looking fo

It's Monday! . . . again.

What are you looking forward to this week?
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#monday #mondaymood #startoftheweek

Dog training doesn’t have to be boring. Turn it

Dog training doesn’t have to be boring. Turn it into a game! Dogs love games and you should see better training results when your dog is having fun. Change up rewards through treats, praise, and play. You will find which your dog prefers as a reward. And ignore negative behavior, do not scold. That is still giving the negative behavior attention. Your dog will learn if they want a reward they must do what you’ve asked of them. Have fun!
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#servicedogs #dogtraining #positivetraining #conditioningtraining

Some fun summer activities for your family and you

Some fun summer activities for your family and your pooch.

🥾1. Hiking
Find a good hiking trail (dog-friendly, nice weather, not too strenuous, etc) and make sure your dog is good around people and other dogs.

🏕2. Camping Trip
Dogs are great camping companions. Research the campsite and get your dog the right gear for you all to enjoy the great outdoors.

💧3. Pool Time
Swimming is both fun and great exercise. If you don’t have a big pool, you can always get a kiddy pool!

🏖4. Beach Outing
Check out some dog-friendly beaches to run around in the sand and play in the water.

🧺5. Picnic
You can plan a picnic at the park, the beach, or your own backyard.
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#summertime #summerfun #dogfun #dogactivities

Thank you to every one of you generous souls for d

Thank you to every one of you generous souls for donating this past year! We at ASAS are all grateful for the support, especially after such a tumultuous time with COVID. Thank you for allowing us to continue supporting our disabled Veterans!

Keep the Training Going
https://dogs4vets.org/donate/
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#servicedogs #disabledveterans #nonprofit #donate

With the major heat wave going on across the U.S.

With the major heat wave going on across the U.S. we need to make sure that our pups are protected! A dog’s paws are strong, but sensitive and can blister on hot surfaces. Protect their feet by getting your dog some protective shoes. It may take them some time to get used to them, but it is definitely worth it!
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#dogswhowork #servicedogs #dogshoes #heatwave #dogclothes

Thanks to our sponsor @vranalawfirm : “Dealing w

Thanks to our sponsor @vranalawfirm :
“Dealing with personal injury claims can be complicated and stressful. We work to make the process as smooth as possible for our clients. We fully staff our team to work your case efficiently. Answering and returning your calls quickly, getting your medical bills as soon as they’re available, verifying expected health insurance repayment, and submitting demands to the insurance provider are just some of the ways we work to get a full recovery as soon as possible on your case."

Go check them out!
https://www.vranalawfirm.com/
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#vranalawfirm #sponsor #donations

Your choice of dog food will depend on the dog’s

Your choice of dog food will depend on the dog’s age, size, and underlying health issues. But the choices can be overwhelming!

The first thing to do is to take some time and read the labels. You will want to pick a food that is appropriate for your dog’s stage in life (puppy, adults, or geriatric) and well as breed size.

The first item on the ingredient list should be the protein source (beef, chicken, lamb, fish, etc.). Remember ingredients are listed in the order of weight within the product. You want to pick a food that contains ingredients that you can pronounce and easily recognize them as real food.

Your dog will be happy to eat the same food every day!

Mary K. Quinn, DVM
Diplomate ACVS
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#dogfood #balanceddiet #foodchoice

I think we would all love to work like a dog! Espe

I think we would all love to work like a dog! Especially a service dog!
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#quote #inspirationalquote #dogswhowork

Before 2000, military war dogs were euthanized or

Before 2000, military war dogs were euthanized or given to an allied army. In 2000, President Clinton signed a law approving military dog adoption. Military dog adoption allows civilians to rehome retired military working dogs (MWD). These dogs are now looking for a forever home.
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#militarydogs #dogadoption #mwd

Happy 4th of July! Be mindful of your Veteran nei

Happy 4th of July!

Be mindful of your Veteran neighbors. And please be responsible with fireworks or any kind of fire. We are in a heatwave and are trying to stop wildfires. Celebrate responsibly!
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#4thofjuly #veterans #celebrateresponsibly

Both Veterans and their service dogs can be affect

Both Veterans and their service dogs can be affected by fireworks during 4th of July celebrations.

Veterans living with combat related PTSD can be triggered by the sights, sounds, and smells of fireworks. Fireworks create loud, unexpected noises and flashes of light in the dark. Veterans can suffer from symptoms like stress, insomnia, panic and anxiety attacks, or even flashbacks.

Dogs also have a hard time with the loud noises and explosions caused by fireworks. Dogs’ hearing is 10,000 times more acute than ours, and fireworks are already extremely loud. It helps to close your windows and curtains to help muffle the sound of fireworks. Try to create a quiet space for your dog ahead of time for them to feel safer.

Please be mindful and respect your neighbors.
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#fourthofjuly #4thofjuly #fireworks #ptsd #servicedogs #veterans

The ADA does not require service animals to wear a

The ADA does not require service animals to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness. But most handler's have their dogs wear a vest to visibly let people know that "this dog is working, leave them be". A vest makes things easier, but is not required.
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#servicedogs #workingdogs #servicedoghandler

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