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Dog T.A.G.S. (TRAIN ASSIST GUIDE SERVE) is a 501c3 nonprofit Service Dog Owner Training Program for veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI and/or MST.

(Train Assist Guide Serve), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a service dog owner training program for veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and/or MST (Military Sexual Trauma). The veteran trains his/her personal dog with the help of experienced dog trainers. We have veterans who have served in conflicts ranging from Vietnam to present d

ay Iraq and Afghanistan. was incorporated on December 6, 2012. The Founders of the organization were veterans suffering from combat caused PTSD who knew the need for a program like this to help them heal. The program meets every week at the OTCH Dog Training Club located at 1 Souder Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The veterans have the opportunity to share their thoughts in a group setting with a social worker and then train their dogs to become their service dogs with qualified trainers to instruct and review training tasks. The Dog T.A.G.S. program is entirely staffed by unpaid volunteers. Along with qualified trainers, each training program has at least one certified Social Worker present to discuss any of the veterans needs. We are always accepting donations. Please contact us for more information.

19/09/2025

Congratulations to Tom and Bohdi on successfully passing the AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) Evaluation this morning in Mechanicsburg. Now they graduate to Level Four and prepare for the Public Access Test and certification. We would like to thank the owner and employees of Ritters True Value Hardware for allowing us to train in their store for many years.

12/09/2025

This morning, the Level Three teams, Bob with Marty and Tom with Bohdi, practiced in the thriving metropolis of Mechanicsburg. We had lots of traffic and noise to distract the dogs. Thanks to Ritters True Value Hardware for allowing us to do some training in the store.

01/08/2025

Level Three teams, Bob/Marty and Tom/Bohdi met at The Sportsman’s Warehouse for class today. Samantha and Brianna assisted with the exercises.

25/07/2025

Introducing some of our Dog
T.A.G.S. family:
Tom and Ollie
Bob and Marty
Tom and Bohdi
Jen and Xena
Tim and Murphy
Gabe and Martha
Bob and Koda
We had a busy day today with lots of distractions.

11/07/2025

Congratulations to Bob and Marty on successfully completing Level Two and passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation! Thanks to Joan Klingler, the Level Two instructor.

20/06/2025

Congratulations to Tom and Bohdi on passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation this morning. Also thanks to instructors, Alycia Anspach and Anne Papalia (absent).

15/03/2025

Today is Graduation Day for Lucy and Dakota! They both passed the Public Access Test this morning and are now officially Service Dogs for Greg and Joe! Congratulations to both teams and a huge Thank you to John Salvadia for taking the time to do the evaluations.

07/03/2025

This morning the Level Four teams practiced at Bass Pro Shops. Rode on the elevator, used the public restrooms, did a little shopping, went up and down stairs and did out-of-sight recalls. It was a good morning with lots of distractions.

28/02/2025

Lunch at The Middlesex Diner on the Carlisle Pike. How many dogs can you see? The dogs were practicing proper table manners … under the table.
Thank you, Middlesex Diner for your hospitality and good food.

21/02/2025

Greg and Lucy, Level Four Team, and Tricia, volunteer and Maize, her service dog, went to The Sportsman’s Warehouse for class this morning. Here they are posed in front of one of the wildlife exhibits. We had a very successful experience. Next week, the Level Four group will be going out to lunch.

17/11/2024

It’s a day of celebration! Congratulations to Chrystal/Kaia and Dave/Scout on passing the Service Dog Public Access Test! Kaia and Scout are now officially certified Service Dogs! Also sincere thanks to John Salvadia for evaluating them as well as re-certifying our graduate dogs. It was a busy day at the Bass Pro Shops.

15/11/2024

Happy Howl-A-Days from Scout and Kaia! This morning we went to Walmart for class and stopped by the Christmas Tree display for photos.

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