Diggity Service Dogs: In Dogs We Trust

12/31/2024

We have some Goldador (Golden retriever x Labrador retriever) puppies available to great homes this January!

Our puppies are being raised by a professional service dog training organization and come with the beginning of crate and potty training. As well as early training on leash walking, gentle mouths, and impulse control. All the pups have been positively exposed to various people, experiences, and places. All the pups have had ENS, ESI, and Puppy Culture done with them. Adopters are given a comprehensive “preparing for adoption” checklist as well as access to our insight for help setting all families up for success when welcoming their newest family member!

These pups come from multiple generations of service dog lines. They are easygoing, focused, very easily trained and of course loving! Full clearances on parents are given.

Some of the pups we are looking to adopt out will be for puppies that we expect would prefer to be a family pet instead of a service dog, but with the right person/family they would be a really nice, ESA or therapy dog. People seeking pets or ESA pups should fill out this application: https://indogswetrust.org/adopt/

We expect to have a few dogs that will be well suited to service work that we will not be keeping due to the high number of pups born in the litters and our program’s capacity. For these dogs we are seeking either professional dog trainers hoping to take a pup home to care for, train and then place as an older started dog or fully trained Service Dog. (An amazing option for dog trainers that have a client that can’t handle a puppy). Or someone seeking a service dog and is prepared for what the process of owner training will be like. We expect all people buying a prospect puppy to have a professional dog trainer selected that they will work with. People seeking prospects should fill out this application: https://indogswetrust.org/puppies/

We have a detailed application for our pups. Please be as thorough as possible it allows us to make the best fit match for each family. Go home is mid January- end of January.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!!🎁🎄

12/17/2024

Rainy days are better with a handsome buddy

If you are a college student or greenfield/pioneer valley local interested in getting involved please apply here to foster and/or volunteer: https://indogswetrust.org/foster/

If you would like to get involved or donate but aren’t sure what would be the best fit you can email us. We are happy to discuss the opportunities available.

12/11/2024

Cutie on duty. Glad our boy Ever can be helpful for getting ready for finals and training with the crew!

If you are a college student or greenfield/pioneer valley local interested in getting involved please apply here to foster and/or volunteer: https://indogswetrust.org/foster/

If you would like to get involved or donate but aren’t sure what would be the best fit you can email us. We are happy to discuss the opportunities available.

12/07/2024

Safe to say we have a foodie baby!

If you are interested in visiting the pups please use the link in our bio or our highlight reel to sign up.

12/04/2024

Did you know that training a highly skilled service dog costs almost all non-profit programs far more than they charge their clients? Check out this fabulous article and exciting research from University of Arizona scientists! “Raising and training a service dog takes considerable time and money. Costs range from $50,000 to $70,000 per dog, and only about half ultimately achieve certification. Research by associate professor Evan MacLean aims to raise that rate and lower costs by identifying biological and behavioral markers correlated with successful canine trainees.“
https://datainsight.arizona.edu/science-service Please donate now to make a difference!

12/03/2024

YOU make a difference! We can help more people get the help they need! Donate now!

Happy Giving Tuesday! Furever grateful for our community here at Diggity!

If you are a college student or greenfield/pioneer valley local interested in getting involved please apply here to foster and/or volunteer: https://indogswetrust.org/foster/

If you would like to get involved or donate but aren’t sure what would be the best fit you can email us. We are happy to discuss the opportunities available.

12/03/2024

YOU make a difference! We can help more people get the help they need! Donate now!

Visit DogsHelp.org to donate now!

12/03/2024

“Our daughter Emma received her service dog, Disco, from Diggity Dogs Service Dogs, Inc. two years ago. Having Disco in her life has been a life-changing for Emma, and we could not be more grateful for our experience with them. Diggity Dogs was friendly and extremely professional throughout the process. They kept us informed at every stage before we came to get Disco, and the week of training that they provided to Emma when we picked him up was thorough and beneficial. They have been continually available to us since that time to answer any questions, or address any concerns that we have had. Disco has been an amazing dog since he came home with us. He has flown on planes with Emma several times without incident. We have taken him on long car trips without any problems. Most importantly, he has been Emma’s constant companion for two years now. He has gone with gone with her to crowded stores, movies, even fan conventions, all places she could not go before she had him. His behavior has been perfect every time. We have had countless experiences with Disco as a family where we get up to leave some public place and people are startled to see a dog was there at all; he had been so quiet and well-behaved. Disco is also beautifully in tune with Emma. He recognizes her symptoms, and reacts to them effectively. His interactions with her are subtle, yet have proved to be wonderfully effective in promoting her ability to cope with her stressors. This has proved to be so valuable in promoting her independence and her self-reliance. In closing, we have nothing but positive things to say about Diggity Dogs. They have proven time and again to be wonderful people, and our experience with their training program has proven flawless. We would endorse them without hesitation. Should anyone wish to speak with us regarding our experiences with Diggity Dogs, we would be happy to do so.” – Kevin

12/03/2024

Please donate today! .

“The blessing of receiving a psychiatric alert dog is so hard to put into words. During a hospitalization for my diagnosis, I was feeling desperate and desolate. A nurse recognized me and said, “How are you going to stay out of the hospital after this visit?” I replied that I wanted to stay out, but was just stumbling through life unsure of how to make that happen. The next words out of her mouth would change my life: “Did you know you could qualify for a psychiatric alert service dog?” My awe and excitement could not be contained, and soon after I discovered Diggity Dogs. To this day, I have not been admitted to the hospital. My sweet girl, Niko, works so hard and beautifully for me. While we are a new team, I cannot emphasize enough that our bond was instant and the benefit I have felt from her presence is steadfast. She is so in tune with me that even the energy I give off will tell her to alert to me! Honestly, I cannot even remember what my life was like before having a service dog. The sense of empowerment you feel with a partner by your side is indescribable. With Niko, just about everything is possible. Without Diggity Dogs and their incredible staff, my capacity to function would still be diminished. The process of preparing for Niko was informed, smooth, and simply incredible. I always felt assured with this nonprofit, even in the early stages of the process, before Niko was even born! I could not recommend Diggity Dogs more highly. To say that my life is changed or better or more worth living is just an understatement– it is all of that and so much more. If you’re feeling like I did (stuck, unsure, desolate), please consider this option. You will not regret entering this process. And trust me, this dream is so wonderful once it becomes a reality. Niko and the people who made her training possible at Diggity Dogs are truly the best thing that has ever happened to me.” – Michaela

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12/03/2024

Please donate today on Your support saves & changes lives!

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"I am a healthier & happier person because of my service dog. The difference in who I am & how I function is tangible both to myself & those who knew me before I had her. It took me a long time to find an organization that does what Diggity Dogs does, and, as far as I know, they are the only one dedicated to people like me. Waiting a year for my service dog felt like the longest year of my life, but the years since I've had her have been the best."
"I spent years suffering but being perceived & diagnosed as high-functioning. I tried therapy. I tried countless medications. I tried every holistic option in the book. I was actively very against the idea of a service dog for myself: it would change my lifestyle, it would cost money & time, and it would be a visible representation of my illness. Working with Sarah at Diggity Dogs did wonders to calm my fears as well as get me excited about my service animal relationship. When Sarah found THE perfect dog for me & my PTSD, it instilled a sense of hope in me I hadn't previously been inspired to feel."
"My service dog is not my possession, she's my partner: I take care of her & she takes care of me. She comes to work with me every day & is adored by my coworkers who she gets dedicated dog-time with every afternoon. She has become a part of my family - my mom refers to her as her "granddog". She is my constant. I put in a lot of effort to become a better person & I am confident my service dog has helped me be more successful in that pursuit."
- Diggity Dogs Client & Service Dog Recipient"I

11/29/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Furever grateful for our community here at Diggity!

If you are a college student or greenfield/pioneer valley local interested in getting involved please apply here to foster and/or volunteer: https://indogswetrust.org/foster/

If you would like to get involved or donate but aren’t sure what would be the best fit you can email us. We are happy to discuss the opportunities available.

11/20/2024

Someone knows he is on the nice list!

11/15/2024

Are you a local college or high school student looking to hang out with puppies? Looking to give back to your community with volunteer hours or need something interesting to add to your resume? YOU FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE! Apply to intern with us! Applications can be found here: https://indogswetrust.org/about/internships/

11/13/2024

Finch 💙. Eyes just opening!