From Our Blog
Welcoming the Pioneer Litter
We’re happy to introduce our first NEADS-bred, born, and raised litter of purpose-bred dogs. On November 21, Acadia gave birth to 10 healthy puppies. For the first eight weeks, nursery staff members worked hard to lay the foundation for Service Dog work through a comprehensive early socialization program. This included puppy massages, crate exercises, and exposure to a variety of objects and people, sounds, smells, and plenty of cuddles and kisses.
Martin Elementary Hosts Pennies for Pups Fundraiser
When the three 1st grade classes at Martin Elementary School in Green Bay, WI took part in the ...
Year of the NEADS Dog Month 12 – Specialized Training
Welcome to month 12 of our Year of the NEADS Dog series, in which we highlight the transition our Service Dogs in Training make during their first year with us. This month, we take a look at one of the final steps in a dog’s training - specialized training for a specific “career”.
What It Is Like Having A Service Dog
I have always been a dog person.
When I was injured in 2011, I briefly entertained the idea of having a dog, but felt I needed to take care of myself more and didn't want to put extra responsibility on the caregivers who help me. You see, after my spinal cord injury, my life became a constant battle between different therapies, doctors’ appointments, home exercise, and just getting my life back to some normalcy. This took me a little over a year, but even then, I didn't feel as though I could comfortably take care of a dog. Now that I have Oliver, I somewhat regret not getting a dog sooner.… but then, if I had gotten a dog sooner, it wouldn’t have been Oliver.
Thank you for a World Class 2018
At NEADS, it takes a nation to raise a World Class Service Dog. NEADS Nation is made up of many people contributing in many ways for many different reasons.
Year of the NEADS Dog Month 11 – Healthcare
Welcome to month 11 of our Year of the NEADS Dog series, in which we highlight the transition ...
NEADS Receives Grant for Handicap Accessible Van
NEADS World Class Service Dogs has received a $60,544 grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts to purchase a new handicap accessible van to safely transport clients and service dogs.
Raise a Puppy, Change a Life
NEADS is seeking volunteers to raise its puppies on a full-time basis. The Full-time Puppy Raisers will take our Service Dogs in Training into their homes and look after them for 12 to 16 months, working on critical socialization and basic obedience. When fully trained and matured, these Service Dogs go on to work with someone with a physical disability or hearing loss, a child with autism, or a veteran. Others become Assistance Dogs who work with professionals in hospital, classroom, and courthouse settings.
NEADS Graduates 22 New Service Dog Teams
NEADS held its 76th Graduation Ceremony on November 4 at Montachusett Regional Vocational ...
Year of the NEADS Dog Month 10 – The Canine Center
Welcome to month 10 of our Year of the NEADS Dog series, in which we highlight the transition ...
NEADS Celebrates World Class Service Dogs with Gala on Boston’s Waterfront
On October 12, a sold-out crowd gathered at The Exchange Center in Boston's seaport district ...
NEADS Service Dog Rescue, Jessica and Patrick Host National Schools Webcast
NEADS Service Dog Rescue has had quite a year. He was named the ASPCA Dog of the Year and his ...
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