PAWS Programs

Life-changing service dog programs designed to support individuals, veterans, and communities.

Paws 4 Autism offers specialized programs focused on training and placing service, therapy, and facility dogs. Each program is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, veterans, and organizations, helping create safer, more independent, and more connected lives.

Our PAWS Programs

Community Outreach & Education

Raising awareness and educating communities about service dogs, accessibility, and inclusion.

Canine Assisted Social Skills Education (CASSE)

Helping individuals build communication, confidence, and social skills through guided interactions with trained dogs.

Raising & Training Service Dogs

Service dogs are raised in volunteer homes where they learn essential life and social skills.

In-Facility Dog Training

Providing comfort and emotional support in hospitals, schools, and care facilities.

Training the Trainers Program

Educating families, handlers, and professionals to work effectively with service and therapy dogs.

PAWSable Training Center & Dog Park

A future space dedicated to training, education, and community engagement.

Support a PAWS Program

Your support helps train and place life-changing service dogs for individuals, veterans, and families in need. Together, we can create safer, more independent futures—one dog, one person, one program at a time.