ACCESSIBLE • ETHICAL • CLIENT-CENTERED
Providing Expert Support in Service Dog Training
We support people with disabilities to train their own service dogs, educate ethical trainers, strengthen the human-canine bond, and promote a more inclusive society.
A Good Place To Start:
Choose how you would like to get involved with Atlas!
Train Your Own Service Dog
Get personalized support, education, and guidance to build a successful service dog team.
Atlas Academy Programs
Advance your skills through individual courses, professional trainer certification, and continuing education (CEU’s).
I Want to Help
Volunteer, donate, or partner with Atlas to expand access to service dogs and education.
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Why Atlas Exists
Atlas makes service dog training more accessible through personalized support, ethical training methods, and a nationwide community.
- Creating a more equitable and accessible path to get a service dog
- Positive, science-based methods
- Flexible programs designed around your needs
- Support from experienced trainers and peers
Americans lives with a disability
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Success Stories
"In 2016, I was on a quest to find a medical service dog to help me manage the symptoms and effects that having a traumatic brain injury has on one’s life. I am now a shining example of just how beneficial having an assistance dog having can be. I wouldn’t and I couldn’t do what I am doing now without my service dog. And, it was all made possible through Atlas Assistance Dogs.
AllisonAtlas Certified Client 
"I am so glad I found Atlas as they have helped me take Goose's training to the next level, and provided invaluable levels of support and encouragement. As my needs have changed, Atlas has helped me teach him new tasks to better meet my needs and allowed me to better adapt to my ever-changing disability. Thanks to the support of Atlas, and Goose's help, I am getting ready to graduate college and start working in environmental education - something that wouldn't have been possible without the tasks Goose provides."
CoraAtlas Certified Client 
"In 2016, I was on a quest to find a medical service dog to help me manage the symptoms and effects that having a traumatic brain injury has on one’s life. I am now a shining example of just how beneficial having an assistance dog having can be. I wouldn’t and I couldn’t do what I am doing now without my service dog. And, it was all made possible through Atlas Assistance Dogs.
AllisonAtlas Certified Client
"I am so glad I found Atlas as they have helped me take Goose's training to the next level, and provided invaluable levels of support and encouragement. As my needs have changed, Atlas has helped me teach him new tasks to better meet my needs and allowed me to better adapt to my ever-changing disability. Thanks to the support of Atlas, and Goose's help, I am getting ready to graduate college and start working in environmental education - something that wouldn't have been possible without the tasks Goose provides."
CoraAtlas Certified Client
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