Amika Service Dogs LLC

07/04/2024

Happy 4th! Most of you know there will be fireworks tonight. A lot of you will call me because your dog has gone missing. Here’s some tips and tricks to help your dog, and you.
1. Kenneling your dog is not a punishment. Use that safe space. Keep your dogs in your home. It isn’t cruel to make sure your dog is safe.
2. Running and screaming your dogs name can actually make it worse. A dog running while fireworks are going off is scary for you, but your dog is running around panicking. Treat them as if they have dementia. Do not chase your dog or scream. They can’t (mentally) hear you, no matter how much they love you. They can travel up to 10 miles per day.
3. Turn your tv up. Turn your Alexa up. Turn fans on. Make some noise so they can’t just sit and fret.
4. Everyone who calls says that their dog panicked and just ran out the door when they cracked it. It isn’t unusual at all, even if they never do that.
5. You can leash your dog in your house. Please. Please do.
6. Collars should never ever ever ever be able to slide over your dogs heads. Tighten them. If your dog does get out, the collar can get stuck on things. It’s a safety issue, not a comfort issue.
7. WRITE YOUR NAME AND NUMBER WITH SHARPIE ON YOUR DOGS BELLY. Dogs lose collars. Dogs slip collars. Label your dog as yours.
8. Every dog can fear bite. When scared, they probably aren’t acting like you’re dog. They’re on edge.
9. Do not sit and pet your dog and baby them. It is comforting to humans. You are reinforcing your dogs fear. Act like nothing is going wrong and go on with your day/evening. Dogs are not human children. They don’t communicate like humans.
10. DO NOT ASSIGN HUMAN FEELINGS TO DOGS. They are dogs for a reason and let’s stop treating them like people. Remember you brought a predator home with you to live in your house rent free. Love the species, respect the species. Let them be dogs. Communicate to them how they can understand. That’s how to love your dog.
Lastly, your dog will never wake up and think “WOW, it’s the 4th of July. I can’t wait to see fireworks.” They’re bright, loud explosions in the sky. Your dog doesn’t care that it’s the 4th of July. They don’t want to go see fireworks with you. Leave them at home. Make them feel safe. Love your dog in a way they understand.
I teach humans how to speak dog. I do not teach dogs English. Adapt to them. Fireworks will go off all weekend. You invited a dog into your human lifestyle. Learn their language. Keep them safe. Be kind to dogs.

10/27/2023

Trying to raise money for equipment for mobility such as a wheelchair. All donations are appreciated. ♥️

09/27/2023

Another sweet thing donated to a new client. She has the big task of teaming up with a veteran and being a great partner through life. 💕

09/20/2023

Our client got a very generous donation! Meet Sterling. This Labrador Retriever will be trained to assist a client diagnosed with Autism. I can’t wait to start this with them once he gets a little older. Right now we want to let him explore the world and be a dog. Exposure to the world for puppies is so important. 💕

08/29/2023

SHIRTS ARE IN. Message, call or text me to meet up!

08/01/2023

We have a local wounded veteran needing donations to obtain a service dog. We would appreciate donations!

Go to paypal.me/AlexisFelton626 and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

07/31/2023

Meet Onyx. The disabilities he is working towards helping with are autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, ODD, SPD, separation anxiety and a speech delay.
I could not of hand picked a better team. Their bond is incredible. He is self-trained by his handler meaning we teach the handler and the handler teaches the dog. It works best for them.
Onyx is used for a lot of deep-pressure therapy and he loves his job. His owner feels better with Onyx near. Our goal is to train him on some scent work to find his handler because on occasion he likes to run away. He is a huge help to Onyx’s parents as well.
Not all disabilities are visible. 💕

07/31/2023

Meet Max. Max has been trained by his owner after meeting with me once a week. He is a really lucky dog because his handler is so, so sweet to him and watching them together is absolutely beautiful.
He’s still young so his counterbalance tasking has to wait until he grows, but obedience and other tasks can begin.
Every 6-8 weeks, we will do a week long board and train to proof things for the handler because the handler so badly wants to do this dog right.
(& yeah, he’s goofy and clumsy and absolutely perfect too. 😉)

07/30/2023

Shirts are in but there is a printing issue. I’m sooo sorry for the inconvenience. They will be reprinted, it’s just going to take longer.

07/27/2023

Am•i•ka “loved friend”

Welcome to Amika Service Dogs LLC. Amika is a nonprofit organization designed to help those in need of a service dog obtain one at a reasonable price.
We offer owner-trained service dogs. Each session, our trainers will teach you how to shape your dog into what you need and find what works best for you and your canine. From basic obedience to advanced to tasking, Amika Service Dogs LLC is dedicated to helping people save thousands of dollars and get a dog that is best suited for them and their families.
We also offer board and train service dogs. We can complete a dog for you and train it to be what you need for your disability.
Each ‘task’ a dog performs is designed for that specific individual. The bond between the owner and service dog will grow. Watching a dog want to help you is a magnificent thing that we believe everyone should be able to afford.
Let us help you build an awesome K9/Handler team.