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Service Dogs

Service dog training, placement, and support organizations for people with disabilities.

Rising Expectations currently features resources available in the United States.

Directory last updated: July 2026

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CHAMP Assistance Dogs

Raises, trains, and places highly skilled assistance dogs for individuals with disabilities in the greater St. Louis area, and provides community therapy dog visits and education programs.

🌎 Coverage:
Regional (Greater St. Louis area, within 50 miles of Maryland Heights, MO)
🏷 Organization Type:
Advocacy Organization
💲 Cost:
Free
❤ Quality of Life:
Safety & Stability
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Rising Expectations–curated: fresh research, verified against organization's current official website (champdogs.org). One of only 3 Missouri organizations accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Service area explicitly confirmed as within 50 miles of Maryland Heights, MO, not inferred.
July 30, 2026
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International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

A disability-led advocacy organization preserving and expanding public access rights for people partnered with guide, hearing, and service dogs, and clarifying the legal distinction between service dogs and emotional support or therapy animals.

🌎 Coverage:
National (with international support)
🏷 Organization Type:
Advocacy Organization
💲 Cost:
Free
❤ Quality of Life:
Rights, Advocacy & Self-Determination
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Rising Expectations–curated: manually verified via organization's public website
July 27, 2026
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Assistance Dogs International (ADI)

The leading peer-review accreditation body for nonprofit assistance dog training organizations, helping families identify reputable programs and avoid scams.

🌎 Coverage:
National and international (166+ accredited member programs)
🏷 Organization Type:
Advocacy Organization
💲 Cost:
Free
❤ Quality of Life:
Home & Daily Living
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Rising Expectations–curated: manually verified via organization's public website
July 27, 2026
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