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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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Felix Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate this holiday with your pups and loved ones! 🥳
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Help support military families in need.

For the month of May, shop at @bashasmarkets, @foodcityaz, or @ajsfinefoods, make a donation and you will support active duty, veterans, and families of fallen heroes.

ASAS is thankful to be a part of such a great fundraiser for our military families. All the organizations benefiting @arizona.man @c4foundation @foldsarizona
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One of the benefits of service dogs is that they m

One of the benefits of service dogs is that they make their handler more social. People with dogs are more likely to meet new people! It also makes it easier to strike up and have a conversation about your service dog.
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Army – the largest and oldest service in the U.S

Army – the largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States.

Air Force – The Air Force provides a rapid, flexible, and lethal air and space capability that can deliver forces anywhere in the world within hours.

Navy – On, below, and above the water, the Navy is America’s forward-deployed force and is a major deterrent to aggression around the world.

Marine Corps – A component of the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations.

Coast Guard – The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection, and military naval support. Part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime the Coast Guard operated under the Navy during times of war.

National Guard – Comprised of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, the National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security operations, and more.
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Mary K. Quinn, DVM says that osteoarthritis in dog

Mary K. Quinn, DVM says that osteoarthritis in dogs is also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD). It is defined as progressive and permanent long-term deterioration of the cartilage surrounding joints. When cartilage is worn away, the result is pain associated with the affected joint.

Symptoms of DJD vary. The dog may show a decreased level of activity, occasional lameness, and a stiff gait that worsens with exercise. In our service dogs, there may be a slowed response to the “paws up” command, or an unwillingness to go under a chair or table if the space is small.

Medical treatment of arthritis is designed to control the discomfort of the disease, not cure it. Surgery may include joint removal or replacement, reconstructive procedures, and removal of bone chips or cartilage fragments. Physical therapy designed to maintain or increase joint motion is very beneficial.
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A balance dog can be trained to carry out a variet

A balance dog can be trained to carry out a variety of tasks, including:

- Sensing when you are tired or off-balance and encouraging you to rest by gently nudging you toward a chair or wall
- Helping you get in and out of a chair/bed by bracing you as you get up and down
- Helping you move from room to room
- Picking up dropped items from the floor
- Pushing buttons in an elevator
- Opening doors using a special device
- Turning lights on and off
- Helping you move or turn your wheelchair, if you use one
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A clicker is a great tool to create positive reinf

A clicker is a great tool to create positive reinforcement dog training. The clicker is used to mark the exact moment your dog does something you want followed by a reward. After being repeatedly associated with a treat or reward, a clicker becomes a conditioned reinforcer.

The timing of the click is essential, and every click must be followed by a reward. Rather than having to guess what you liked, the click tells your dog precisely what they did correctly.

Treats are usually the best incentive for most dogs, but some dogs prefer to have a short game/play as a reward. See what your dog likes.

Eventually, when your dog has learned a new behavior, you won’t need the marker anymore. After all, it’s simply a teaching tool.
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Every service dog’s day is different, but they a

Every service dog’s day is different, but they all have some basic similarities. Work tends to encompass a majority of a service dog’s day. Other days it can be less, but any time spent on task work, public access, or assisting their person means they are on duty.

When not on duty, service dog’s and their handlers can work on training activities. That could be obedience, manners, tasks, cue recognition, tricks, public access, and more. Or they could spend their time playing! Service dogs love to play fetch, tug, or chase with their handlers.

Service dogs also need to rest during the day. When they’re not actively working, training, or exercising then they can relax. Dogs also need around 12 – 14 hours of sleep a day. That could be through napping throughout the day or sleeping at night.

How do you spend your day?
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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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We need some doggy goodness! Post the last photo you took of your dog with your phone and tag us! Let’s see all those good boys and girls!
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Thanks to our sponsor @angrycrabshack : “Whethe

Thanks to our sponsor @angrycrabshack :

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