New Horizons Service Dogs

02/07/2025

Dear future puppy raisers,

Have you ever felt a yearning to make a difference, a desire to leave a mark on the world? Independence is the most precious gift we can give. From tiny barks to confident strides, from playful nips to gentle nudges—you could be there for it all.

Our puppies embark on an extraordinary journey and you can walk alongside them. Tiny paws with big dreams. These pups are destined to become beacons of hope and independence for individuals in need but their journey begins with you.

We are looking for loving families to open their hearts and homes as puppy raisers and guide these future heroes. By becoming a pawsitive influence, you are joining us in building a brighter future, one paw at a time.

It is an experience that will warm your heart and have a lasting impact. Imagine the pride you will feel knowing you played a vital role in transforming a playful pup into a life-changing companion!

01/15/2025

We recently had the privilege of hosting Chrissie and Brenda from Local Souls for a visit! New Horizons got to share what we do, from the puppy stage to the Advanced Training stage, and they kindly donated to us so we can continue our hard but worthwhile work.

Pictured here are Badge and Bolo from the Police litter.

01/06/2025

PUPPY RAISER NEEDED

Hi, everyone! We are in need of a puppy raiser for 6-8 months for a little boy (pictured below) born 10/21/24. If you think you are interested (or know anyone who might be), please send an email to [email protected]!

12/27/2024

Last week, Tiffani and Caitlin were able to visit our prison program at Sago Palm Re-Entry Center. Tiffani had a chance to spend some in-person time with the inmate handlers to supplement the weekly Zoom trainings.

However, the most exciting part of the day for them was probably the celebration portion! There was a cake for the handlers to enjoy and a special meal made for the dogs. We also packed treat bags for each dog and got photos of them holding theirs while wearing Christmas outfits.

A big thank you to the volunteers who kindly donated dog treats, made the dog food, and designed the cake image! All in all, the day was a huge success and we can't wait for the next time we can visit.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to the New Horizons community from our current Advanced Training group and one extra little cutie!

We hope your holiday is spent with loved ones and filled with happiness.

12/24/2024

One more sleep until Christmas! A few of our pups got to meet Santa this month, although the excitement levels varied some.

When you're working with future service dogs, even Kris Kringle can be a socialization opportunity!

12/06/2024

It was their first day outside and we shared some snippets of that yesterday. Well, it only took 30 minutes of fresh air and new surroundings to tucker them out. They're back at full charge today though!

12/05/2024

An exciting day here at New Horizons HQ! Saffron's pups are 6.5 weeks old, and the weather was warm enough that they were able to explore the outdoors for the first time.

No matter how many times you get to see it happen, it's always special seeing them discover the world beyond the office.

A special thanks to our trainer, Tiffani, and our caretaker, Melody, for supervising this today!

Edit: Any colored marks on the pups are nail polish so we can tell them apart. 🙂

10/08/2024

I have 2 hotel rooms available at the Rosen center in Orlando if anybody needs it. Contact me ASAP before I cancel it😊

09/03/2024

Our dogs loved having the weekend to visit with the Carp residents. Thank you to Carp for this partnership! The dogs had a great time and loved all the attention they received.

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Support a future alumni at CARP by donating now: https://carpinc.org/support-us/

08/30/2024

It's hard for us to believe that Marietta's litter will be 2 months old next week! We've had so much fun watching them grow over the last 7 weeks, and we're going to miss them when they move onto their raisers and caretakers. 🥰

08/20/2024

Our current litter had some time to explore a new part of the property this morning! It's so important to introduce them to novel /positive/ experiences before the puppy socialization window closes. Of course, it's also fun for office staff and volunteers to be there to witness their explorations!

08/01/2024

So precious

08/01/2024

Its been so fun to watch this Mama take care of her babies - future New Horizons Service Dogs! #

08/01/2024

How beautiful and rewarding it is to see this bond. Levi has become the Service Dog he was trained to be, and Arielle's love has made an impact. Together they become unstoppable!
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Send me your video testimonial or let me know what you and your New Horizons Service Dog have been up to.

07/26/2024

Parents day is coming up this Sunday. Here is the Amazing Service Dog Levi - letting his parent know just how Amazing she is. Thank you for being great parents to all our service dogs here at New Horizons. Whether you are a puppy raiser, breeder caretaker or client - You Matter to Your SERVICE DOG - AND to us! Thank you