Atlas' August 2023 Updates

Woofs for summer!

Discover what is going on with Atlas this sunny month. We have some people and dogs to celebrate, an exciting new course being released for trainers and service dog handlers, as well as a brand new blog post for you to discover. Keep reading and stay cool!

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Congratulations Ronald and Romeo

A big congratulations to team Ronald and Romeo who successfully completed their Public Access Test and are now an Atlas Certified Team!

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“Romeo brings joy to my life, reminding me daily of the beauty of unconditional love and loyalty. His presence fills my heart with warmth, and his playful nature brings laughter and happiness to even the most challenging days. Furthermore, witnessing Romeo’s training journey alongside Atlas has been truly inspiring. Their teamwork and discipline have taught me valuable lessons about patience, determination, and the power of positive reinforcement.” – Ronald

Ronald and Romeo are our second New York based team to certify this summer. Thank you to our amazing Team Facilitator, Linda for all her hard work supporting them!

Announcing our New Fitness Course!

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We are excited to let you know that we have released a brand-new innovative course about dog fitness. Keeping a dog fit is important for their long-term health and well-being. Our dog fitness course covers important topics to help trainers, service dog handlers and pet dog owners better understand dog anatomy, movement and alignment. It covers many areas of fitness and exercise to help dogs increase their flexibility, balance, strength, stamina and endurance, all while taking the age of the dog into consideration.

This exercise helps with foot placement, coordination, and balance.

Most of the exercises and games that are covered can be done from sitting and stationary positions, or modified in ways that work for different bodies. Handlers with varying levels of mobility can enjoy this course and help their dog stay fit and healthy.

View All Our Specialty Courses & Sign Up

Atlas Client Get Togethers

In Seattle, we currently have a large group of clients, Team Facilitators, and volunteers. We take advantage of different public spaces with monthly meet-ups where clients get to train their dogs together, practice in different environments, and develop supportive friendships. We love seeing our community grow as everyone pursues their service dog training goals!

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A group of people sitting on the floor in a room with three fluffy dogs. Two women are near a dog wearing a Service Dog vest. Shelves are visible in the background. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
People are sitting and standing on a sidewalk with several service dogs. Two people are seated on a low wall with leashed dogs beside them, while others are nearby with their dogs. A large outdoor chair and building are in the background.
A group of five people stand on grass, each with a guide dog. The dogs are wearing harnesses. The background features a building and greenery. Its a sunny day, and everyone appears relaxed and smiling.
A person with long hair and glasses smiles while petting a large white dog. They are outdoors in a parking area with a gray car and trees in the background. The dog looks content with its tongue out.

Our summer intern: Over the last several weeks, we’ve had the joy to welcome Michelle as our intern. Michelle is a sophomore at Princeton University with a passion for mental health advocacy, equity in education, and disability inclusion. Read about her experience with us as she learned about the importance of accessible service dogs:  Read here>>

Illustration of a person with a service dog. Text reads: Read our blog: 5 Tips to Setting Realistic Goals When Training a Service Dog. Tips listed with paw icons: Create a training plan, Train at your pace, Dont compare, Train in front of you, Ask for help.
Read our latest blog: 5 Tips to Setting Realistic Goals When Training a Service Dog. Training your own service dog can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful. But there are ways to make the process feel smoother and more successful. Read our blog and discover some ways to set you and your dog up for success. Read here>>.

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