Our Story

Since 2003, Service Dog Project has donated over 180 certified Great Dane service dogs—free of charge—to individuals facing balance and mobility challenges.

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Every dog in our program is bred, born, raised, and trained at our facility, where dedicated staff and volunteers provide around-the-clock care and supervision throughout the puppies' critical first month.

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Our comprehensive training program spans approximately 1.5 years. Once fully trained, each Great Dane is carefully matched with a recipient based on compatibility, height, weight, and specific needs. Training then continues to ensure the dog masters the exact skills their handler requires.

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As specialized balance support dogs, our Great Danes learn to provide steady, reliable support in harness while adjusting their gait to match their handler's pace. They're also trained to execute controlled stops and braces, offering crucial stability when their handler needs assistance standing or regaining balance.