Staff, intern, volunteer perspectives on Atlas
If I had to sum up my Atlas internship experience in three words, they would be listening, learning, and growing. I was born profoundly deaf and hear using cochlear implants. Growing up, I had been asked multiple times if I ever wanted a service dog. I always shook my head no and quickly mentioned a … Read more
As part of our ongoing Q&A series spotlighting the people behind Atlas Assistance Dogs, we’re thrilled to introduce new board member Jana Hinken. A seasoned operations leader and proud dog mom to Beanie, Jana brings a global perspective and a deep belief in the healing power of dogs. In this interview, she shares what drew … Read more
What inspired you to pursue dog training, especially in the service dog world? I’m a dog trainer and behaviorist, and I co-own The Dog Behavior Institute with Ran Courant-Morgan. We focus on helping dogs with behavior issues, especially aggression, but my passion for continuing education and technical work with dogs led me to explore the … Read more
Mike’s Journey: How a Service Dog and a Vision Helped Shape Atlas Assistance Dogs. At Atlas Assistance Dogs, every story celebrates the powerful bond between people and their service dogs — and our deep commitment to supporting both partners’ well-being. Few stories capture this spirit better than Mike’s. As a founding board member, dedicated advocate, … Read more
This was the second year in a row we had the pleasure of welcoming a summer intern from Princeton University. Throughout her internship with us, Hailey worked on a variety of key projects related to education and outreach. She was driven, creative, professional and clearly cared deeply about both the work she was doing as … Read more
This summer, Atlas had the joy of welcoming Michelle, an intern from Princeton University. Throughout her internship with us, Michelle worked on a wide range of important projects. Her talent, dedication, and hard worked shined in everything she did. We are extremely grateful to have had her join our team. Here is what Michelle has … Read more
Atlas has over 60 volunteers in total — today, we’d like to introduce you to five members of this awesome crew.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Day, celebrated on February 2nd, helps raise nationwide awareness for the many Americans currently living with this form of arthritis. At Atlas, we’re taking the month of February to recognize how assistance dogs can help with rheumatoid arthritis maintain an excellent, active quality of life. In fact, a rheumatoid arthritis assistance dog named … Read more