Medi-Dogs

04/17/2025

🧀Ope🐾
This Wisconsin boy is officially looking for his forever home and handler!
Ope joined us from Dane County Humane Society and has been thriving in our training program. He’s still got some skills to fine-tune, but he’s ready to start tailoring his skills to the perfect match! 🩵🐾

Even better — Ope is our Louie’s Legacy Diabetic Scholarship Fund Dog💙
This means he’ll go to his handler at no or reduced cost!

Ready to be Ope’s person?
All applicatants that wish to receive the scholarship need to apply for:

•Type 1 Diabetic Scholarship
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvp4vneE8QzjnsboRuWgGRGv4lW9pD1Xcsr8T2QeCqqPJwQQ/viewform

•Ope Application- Started Service Dog
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFEj_e9Khf4ASjGHbaVHmyDa2TmTvx0So9mPeZJohJUPlrjw/viewform

04/16/2025

Dex has changed a life — now it’s Ope’s turn 🩵🐾
We are so thrilled to introduce Ope, our next life changing diabetic alert dog in training, we’ll be opening up applications for his future handler this week!
Our mission is to make these life-saving partnerships possible without the long waitlists or overwhelming financial burden. Every donation helps cover Ope’s training, and any extra will go straight towards funding a third scholarship dog — let’s keep changing lives!

Help us make it happen! 🦮🩵

🔗 Link to donate:
https://gofund.me/86cd58af

04/14/2025

One of our wonderful service dogs families welcomed a baby and Dex is smitten! He’s proving to be the most gentle and all around good boy with her. His owner reports that he rounds out their family perfectly! 🥹

We loving seeing our alumni being such good service dogs but also family members 🩵🐾

04/12/2025

Ever wonder where service dogs go during a flight? ✈️
They stay right at their handler’s feet in the footwell of the seat!

Rolo was amazing on his very first flight! With the right training dogs can stay calm and focused — even 30,000ft in the air!! 🩵🐾

If the dog needs more space, handlers can purchase the seat next to them for more space! 💺

04/11/2025

🐶Foster weekend with Ope🐶
Ope had the BEST time soaking up love and learning with his amazing foster, Lauren! He is well on his way to become a super service dog! 🩵

10/10 weekend! Thank you Lauren!!
Cuddles and kisses,
Ope 🧀🐾

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03/29/2025

Bluey is a 1 year old labrador mix. She weighs about 90lbs and is 28 inches at the shoulder (a BIG girl!). She came to us from Shelter from the Storm, and was found as a stray after being hit by a car. Now Bluey is all healed up and ready to train! Given her history, we do not know how she will do in a home and would love to find out so we can find her best possible placement. She is extremely interested in food and has had little experience with everyday in-home manners, so counter surfing is likely. She is extremely trainable and a brilliant learner, so we believe she could learn better habits very quickly. She is friendly with other dogs and loves people. We do not know how she does with kids or cats, but do not have any concerns other than her large size. She walks well on a leash, and knows basic cues (sit, down, stay, come, etc.).
Fosters are provided with all necessary materials (kennel, toys, food, etc.). We ask that you are able to pick up the dog at Green Acres on Fridays prior to 6pm and drop off either Sunday night before 6pm or Mondays between 8-9am (or on Madison’s West side at 7:30am). Weekend fosters help us determine what type of home would be best fit for each dog, keep their cost as low as possible, and give the dogs a break from the kennel environment. You benefit by enjoying a nice dog with no financial commitment during your free days!🩵🐾

03/28/2025

Ope is an almost 2 year old golden retriever mix. He will be placed as our diabetic alert scholarship dog this spring/summer. He currently resides at Green Acres Pet Resort for his advanced training, but would love a home to enjoy on weekends. In a home, he is happy to relax on the floor near you, play with toys or enjoy a chew. He loves other dogs and kids. We do not know how he would do with cats, but do not have any concerns about prey drive. He walks easily on a leash and doesn't vocalize outside of playtime.

Fosters are provided with all necessary materials (kennel, toys, food, etc.). We ask that you are able to pick up the dog at Green Acres on Fridays prior to 6pm and drop off either Sunday night before 6pm or Mondays between 8-9am (or on Madison's West side at 7:30am). Weekend fosters help us determine what type of home would be best fit for each dog, keep their cost as low as possible, and give the dogs a break from the kennel environment. You benefit by enjoying a nice dog with no financial commitment during your free days!🩵🐾

02/26/2025

Remember our shelter to Service Dog named Dex?
Annie stopped by Boston to see Dex recently! He has settled in so well and is making such a difference in his handlers life. Medi-Dogs is here for the life of the dog, not just the training process. We see our alumni for monthly check ins and make trips as well to make sure our teams thrive. We are dedicated to making sure you and your service dog are supported however needed 🩵🐾

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02/05/2025

Looking for a rewarding way to make a difference? 🐾
By becoming a puppy raiser with Medi-Dogs, you’ll be giving a pup the foundation they need to change someone’s life🐕‍🦺🥰
We cover vet costs and training materials—all you provide is love, care, and food. Your kindness makes a lasting impact. Show your interest today!🩵🐾

02/03/2025

A little feel good story to round out your Monday 🥰

02/01/2025

Understand the differences between Psych Service Dogs and Emotional Support Dogs (ESA) 🩵🐾

⭐️Want to learn more?
Visit our educational blog at medidogstraining.com

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01/16/2025

Roo joined us for some board & train and went back to her mom in New York! We are so proud of how well Roo did in her training and traveling!🩵
Here are some highlights!

🐾her saying bye to her fav caretaker, Molly
🐾her saying bye to green acres pet resort!
🐾her saying bye to her b&t buddy, Bumble!
🐾doing flawless in TSA and napping in her tuck on the plane!
🐾being so excited seeing her mom 🥹
🐾so many outings!
- seeing the book of Morman on broadway (if you know the first song you know how hard this was!) which she slept through
-Going to Times Square and navigating large crowds
-Tight restaurants packed with people (slept through these too)
-Miscellaneous shops, bakery’s and a tux fitting for her dad!
-Many subway rides and a ride on NJ transit as well!
🐾She was clearly thrilled to see her sister. Can’t say the same about Lima😅

11/18/2024

What is a service dog task?
These trained activities service dogs perform can be life changing. Some are medical alerts, gluten & allergen detection, and mobility assists, but there are many more!!

Our comprehensive training curriculum encompasses a range of skills and methods designed to enhance the capabilities of both the dogs and their handlers. Our experienced trainers work closely with each team to develop personalized training plans that address specific goals and objectives.

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10/21/2024

Service dogs and Emotional Support dogs serve distinct purposes, yet their roles are sometimes misunderstood

Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks to assist their handlers with their disabilities. On the other hand, Emotional Support dogs provide comfort to individuals, offering therapeutic benefits through their presence. Understanding these distinctions helps appreciate the invaluable roles that both play in enhancing the quality of life for their owners.
By clarifying some of the unique functions of Service dogs and Emotional Support dogs, we aim to help others gain awareness and appreciation for the vital contributions that these animals make to the well-being of individuals 🩵🐾

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09/27/2024

Always so proud to have been part of this team’s journey! Technology and Diabetic Alert Dogs go hand in hand to keep people with T1D safe. Choosing which tools you want in your toolbox should always be up to you!

07/19/2024

It’s Dex’s final day in training before heading to his forever home🥹🩵
A big huge thank you to Shelter from the storm for rescuing him, Charlotte and Kelly for fostering him, and Green Acres for giving him the best care! We enjoyed every bit of being apart of his journey in Wisconsin, and now to Boston! It's always bittersweet as we prep for placement but knowing he has a wonderful family waiting for him makes all the difference 🩵

07/19/2024

WOW!!
We are so proud of both Team Sheeba and Team Archie who passed their Public Access Tests today🥹

It’s an amazing to see our teams continuing to progress so well! 🩵

03/28/2024

A lovely study from the Canine Olfaction Lab that is worth the read! We always encourage people to train Psychiatric Service Dogs with as little body language cues as possible. Scent training is vital for both the dog and humans success. Early alerts can help the handler notice the changes in their body, allow them to get to a space where they can do healthy coping mechanisms, and so much more. Psychiatric service dogs are just as legit as any other medical alert dog!

IntroductionPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an impairing mental health condition with high prevalence among military and general populations alike. PTSD service dogs are a complementary and alternative intervention needing scientific validation. We investigated whether dogs can detect putat...