Hub City Service Dogs

Hub City Service Dogs Hub City Service Dogs is a non-profit organization located in Hattiesburg, MS. We offer assistance and training for individuals in need of a service dog.
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Hub City Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization in Hattiesburg, MS. Our goal is to help individuals in our community by selecting, training the service dog and their handler, and provide the service dog at a reasonable cost. What is a Service Dog? Service dogs are specially-trained to specifically perform tasks that increase the independence of their human partner. People paired with service dog

s show improvements psychologically, economically, ad socially. Individuals with service dogs gain independence which would never be achieved without the help of their dog. Our primary focus is training service dogs for Type I diabetes and psychiatric disabilities such as PTSD. All applications received are considered. How do we select a service dog? Our dogs are selected on an individual need basis. Each dog is selected specifically to fit the needs and environment for the individual. If someone has a dog they would like trained as their service dog, we will consider through an evaluation process. What is the training process of service dog? The training process is specialized to fit the individual needs of the recipient. The training director will determine the length of training a on a case basis. All training is coaching based, meaning that the handler is a part of the training process. The service dog in training will live with the handler. Hub City Service Dogs is the only training organization in Mississippi with a Certified Service Dog Coach (SDC). Our head trainer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Accessed (CPDT-KA)

Applications are available on our website www.hubcityservicedogs.org. The applicant must demonstrate sufficient maturity and decision-making capability to manage the dog independently and assure a quality life for the animal. The applicant must submit documentation from their physician regarding recommended tasks for the handler. Service dogs for children must be under the stewardship of a responsible adult. How much is a service dog? The cost of acquiring, training, and placing an assistance dog and providing follow-up care to our clients is between $15,000 to $20,000. Hub City Service Dogs understands many people are unable to afford the full cost of a dog. We are engaged in continuous donation request efforts to make it possible for all who seek this service to achieve it regardless of financial ability. We expect our applicants to contribute financially and be actively engaged in their own fundraising efforts to extent that they are able to.

Congratulations to Rayanne Craven! 🌟We are thrilled to announce that our certified dog trainer, Rayanne Craven, has been...
07/30/2024

Congratulations to Rayanne Craven! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that our certified dog trainer, Rayanne Craven, has been awarded the Best of the Pinebelt! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to her dedication, skill, and passion for helping our dogs and their owners.

A huge thank you to everyone who voted and showed your support! Your love and encouragement mean the world to us and inspire our team to continue providing the best care and training for your beloved pets.

Let's all give Rayanne a big round of applause! 👏🐾

06/24/2024

Watch Dolly, the service dog in training, as she learns to retrieve a medication bottle 💊🐕‍🦺 She is doing a fantastic job and making progress every training session!

Just so everyone knows how to play nice at Saturday’s start line!!💙🐾
06/05/2024

Just so everyone knows how to play nice at Saturday’s start line!!💙🐾

🎯READ ENTIRE POST🎯Dog Days Run Walk will have over 400 + athletes and canines pounding the pavement this Saturday thru the AVENUES in Hattiesburg. With this many athletes, it is important that everyone be familar with start line etiquette. Athletes will begin lining up at 7:15 am. Volunteers will be present with signs for each distance. These signs are an indicator of where YOU need to line up according to the distance you are running/walking. We call this your race "corral". Once you are in your corral, we ask all fast runners without dogs to get up front, next will be slow runners and walkers with out dogs, and finally runners and walkers with dogs. Dont worry if you are trying to win a TOP DOG award and you are running with a dog... you will be competing in a caterogy that is only for runners with dogs.

The 5 milers will start at 7:30, then the 5K athletes at 7:33, and finally the 2 milers at 7:36. We want everyone to have a safe start and enjoy their run/walk. With this being said, it is recommended that you NOT wear headphones on the race route. Although we are not going to pull you off the course if you have headphones on, we do ask that you refrain from using them at the start and also highly recommend not wearing headphones on the race course so you can be fully aware of your surrounding. This course is not closed off to traffic so it is YOUR responsibility to watch out and listen for traffic.

Lastly, if you are running with your dog, you can not use a retractable leash. This is for the safety of runners and dogs.

As a thank you for reading this entire post, we are going to give one lucky athlete a FINISHERS DOG DAYS collar. Simply comment below with an emoji, gif, or few words letting us know YOU are up to speed on all things Dog Days. 👊 the lucky athletes will be announced this evening.

See you all on Saturday.

and there is still time to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

Just look at some of the sweet, happy faces you’ll see if you join us on Saturday!!!
06/04/2024

Just look at some of the sweet, happy faces you’ll see if you join us on Saturday!!!

Meet a few of our Dog Days Athletes... George, Lucy, Bella, Fancy, Annie ❤️They have been training and are ready for this Saturday's race. We can not wait to meet all our athletes on race day and spoil them with high fives and treats! If YOU have not already, sign up today for the Dog Days Run Walk and we will see you at the start line.

There is still time to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

Come join the PAWty!!!!!
06/02/2024

Come join the PAWty!!!!!

Get ready for the Dog Days Run Walk FINISHERS PAWTY—it's going to be paws-itively awesome! 🐾🎉 Experience live music, indulge in breakfast from Tophers, cheer on our Top Dog Award winners, and dive into all the dog-centric fun you can imagine. Let's celebrate our 400+ athletes for crossing the finish line in style on race day! 🏃‍♂️🏅

Register today and we will see you at the start line on 6.8.24.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

Are ya'll ready??
05/31/2024

Are ya'll ready??

Get ready to strike a pose with your furry friend at Dog Days! 📸 The PUPARAZZI will be on site to capture all the fun moments. Don't forget to dress up in your BEST costume and deck out your pup too! Take a moment to shine in front of the camera while you're there.

A big shoutout to FOX 23 for sponsoring our race day photo ops! 👏

There is still time to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

Ya'll gettin' ready??????
05/31/2024

Ya'll gettin' ready??????

Get ready to strike a pose with your furry friend at Dog Days! 📸 The PUPARAZZI will be on site to capture all the fun moments. Don't forget to dress up in your BEST costume and deck out your pup too! Take a moment to shine in front of the camera while you're there.

A big shoutout to FOX 23 for sponsoring our race day photo ops! 👏

There is still time to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

Congratulations to Ryder James Coleman for successfully completing his service dog training🦮We are incredibly proud of h...
05/30/2024

Congratulations to Ryder James Coleman for successfully completing his service dog training🦮We are incredibly proud of him!

Tshirt deadline is here!!! Sign up before the price increase to ensure you get a signature event shirt!
05/26/2024

Tshirt deadline is here!!! Sign up before the price increase to ensure you get a signature event shirt!

Register today and beat the price increase at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

*You must register today in order to get the Dog Days signature race t shirt.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

We had a great time visiting Nolan Transportation Group to educate their team about emotional support animals, therapy a...
05/23/2024

We had a great time visiting Nolan Transportation Group to educate their team about emotional support animals, therapy animals, and service dogs! 🐕‍🦺🦮

At Hub City Service Dogs, we are passionate about spreading awareness and knowledge about the amazing work these animals do. If you own a business, are part of a group, or know an organization that would benefit from learning more about service dogs and their roles, we’d love to come and speak to you!

Interested in arranging a visit? Please reach out to us via email at [email protected]

We really have thought of everything and we can’t wait to see you 6.8.24!
05/22/2024

We really have thought of everything and we can’t wait to see you 6.8.24!

Dog Days Run Walk will be an un"FUR"gettable race for our human and canine athletes! We have thought of everything including the possible warm weather. The race will start at 7:30 insuring we will beat the heat of the day. There will be plenty of water to remain hydrated on the course along with pools for our canines and cooling towels for our humans.

No more excuses... sign up today and we will see you at the start line on 6.8.24!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

05/06/2024

Dolly is doing great with her training! With service dogs, we do not expect them to be robots when in public, but they do need to be able to walk nicely on leash, ignore a lot of distractions, and listen to cues given by their handler. As you can see, Dolly does really great in public, and she is doing great with her diabetic alert scent training as well!

LOOK at the difference YOU’VE made in our community!! 👀 Thank you from the bottom of our paws!!🐾
05/06/2024

LOOK at the difference YOU’VE made in our community!! 👀 Thank you from the bottom of our paws!!🐾

"Unleash the possibilities! Dog Days is thrilled to share that in the last 8 years, our race has raised $148,593.85. Huge thanks to all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors who made this happen. But wait, there's more! Join us today to continue the tradition of supporting our "Wag"-worthy cause, the Hib City Humane Society."

https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

Last Friday, Rayanne, Dolly, and Alison had a fantastic time at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Southern...
04/26/2024

Last Friday, Rayanne, Dolly, and Alison had a fantastic time at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Southern Miss! For those who don't know, OLLI is a wonderful association where retired people can continue their intellectual journeys and connect with other retired members of our community.

Hub City Service Dogs was invited to educate their members about the important differences between emotional support animals, therapy animals, and service dogs. And of course, the best part of all was introducing them to Dolly, our adorable service dog in-training! 🐾

It was such a joy seeing everyone interact with Dolly and learn about the incredible work these animals do. A big thank you to OLLI for having us💙

Time is ticking! ⏰ To get the BEST price?? Register now before you miss out! 🐾💙
03/28/2024

Time is ticking! ⏰ To get the BEST price?? Register now before you miss out! 🐾💙

YOU have 48 hours till the price goes up 👆👆👆Grab your dog collars, lace up your shoes, and head out to Kamper Park on 6.8.24 for a "WAG" worthy cause.

Sign up todau for $25!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K

The Dog Days Run or Walk has a fresh new look and added race options this year. In addition to the classic 2-mile and 5K...
03/19/2024

The Dog Days Run or Walk has a fresh new look and added race options this year. In addition to the classic 2-mile and 5K courses for humans and their furry companions, we're introducing a new 5-mile course exclusively for humans. Now's the time to choose your distance for June 8th, 2024: Will you tackle the 2-mile, 5K, or 5-mile challenge? Registration opens this Thursday, March 21st, 2024, with special introductory pricing!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/DogDays5K
# DD5K

(REMINDER: Dog Days Run or Walk also has a new page. Be sure to go there and Follow for all things Dog Days!)

Mark your calendars for the Dog Days Run and Walk on 6-8-24. Runners and walkers will be pounding the pavement through t...
03/18/2024

Mark your calendars for the Dog Days Run and Walk on 6-8-24. Runners and walkers will be pounding the pavement through the avenues in Hattiesburg, MS along with their precious pups.. all for a "WAG" worthy cause, Hub City Service Dogs. See you at the start line on 6-8-24.

(Be sure to to our new page, Dog Days Run or Walk and "follow" us there for all things Dog Days!)

Nick the Service Dog in Training has been working with our trainer on refining his leash walking skills, down stays, and...
02/15/2024

Nick the Service Dog in Training has been working with our trainer on refining his leash walking skills, down stays, and his retrieving tasks. Nick did great and will continue working on his training at home with his family!💙🧡

For your service, your bravery, and your hard work, we thank you.  And to the Service Dogs who provide unwavering suppor...
11/11/2023

For your service, your bravery, and your hard work, we thank you. And to the Service Dogs who provide unwavering support 💙 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

Hub City Service Dog in Training, Nick, is working on public access training, leash walking skills, and retrieving objec...
09/20/2023

Hub City Service Dog in Training, Nick, is working on public access training, leash walking skills, and retrieving objects for his owner. Nick has been doing a great job and progressing through his training sessions nicely.

Bulleit the Therapy Dog and Dolly the Service Dog in Training visited the Third Graders at Presbyterian Christian School...
09/08/2023

Bulleit the Therapy Dog and Dolly the Service Dog in Training visited the Third Graders at Presbyterian Christian School today 🐕‍🦺🦮 Alison and Rayanne spoke with them about Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs and how important they are in our community!

September is National Service Dog Month 🐕‍🦺💙
09/01/2023

September is National Service Dog Month 🐕‍🦺💙

Dolly, the service dog in training, has been doing great with being introduced to her handler’s low blood sugar scent (w...
08/10/2023

Dolly, the service dog in training, has been doing great with being introduced to her handler’s low blood sugar scent (which is saliva collected during a time in which the person has low blood glucose levels) in a container and learning to choose it over an empty container. She has been correctly choosing the container with her handler’s scent and is progressing nicely with her training! We are so proud of her progress 🐕‍🦺❤️

On Assistance Dog Day we want to celebrate one of our teams, Faith and Mr. Lambert, for completing their yearly renewal!...
08/04/2023

On Assistance Dog Day we want to celebrate one of our teams, Faith and Mr. Lambert, for completing their yearly renewal!

Assistance dogs help people with disabilities in so many different ways and that’s why they make real heroes. 🐕❤️ Happy Assistance Dog Day!

Happy Friday ☀️ Nick the service dog in training did great on his public access trip around midtown today!
06/23/2023

Happy Friday ☀️ Nick the service dog in training did great on his public access trip around midtown today!

We made the news!! Thank you, WDAM for reporting and a HUGE thank you to all our sponsors, participants, volunteers and ...
06/11/2023

We made the news!! Thank you, WDAM for reporting and a HUGE thank you to all our sponsors, participants, volunteers and 5k committee members for making this happen in such a big way! Together we are making a difference in our community!!

'Dog Days' fundraiser collects about $22,000 Saturday

Here they are!!! Look at your great times!!    Thank you DivaTiming!
06/11/2023

Here they are!!! Look at your great times!! Thank you DivaTiming!

Dog Days 5k June 10, 2023 07:29:59 AM Hattiesburg, MS Street Running 5.0 km 468 Participants   Share   Share on Facebook   Post to Twitter   Print These results are published by: dttyler View full profile Tweet Final Results Group: All   Show All 468 2 Mile 10-14 Female 3 2 Mile 10-14 Female wi...

Dolly went on a public access trip to Midtown Ace Hardware and Corner Market. She did FANTASTIC walking calmly through t...
05/06/2023

Dolly went on a public access trip to Midtown Ace Hardware and Corner Market. She did FANTASTIC walking calmly through the stores and focusing on her trainer 👏

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Since 2013, Hub City Service Dogs has been providing reliable service dogs to people with disabilities . We're a nonprofit organization that helps individuals in South Mississippi by selecting, training and assisting with the cost of a service dog. Call us to learn more.