Transforming Lives in Atlanta and Beyond
Discover How Service Dogs Are Changing Lives
Tazmanian K-9 FOUNDATION
Our Mission
Empowering Mental Health with Service Dogs
Step-by-Step Process to Empower Lives
Comprehensive Training for Mental Health Service Dogs
Selection of the Right Dog
Training starts with choosing dogs that are calm, friendly, and eager to learn. Each dog undergoes a health evaluation to ensure they are fit for service.
Basic Obedience Training
The dog learns fundamental commands like sit, stay, and come, and is socialized in various environments to ensure proper behavior in different settings.
Public Access Training
Dogs are trained to stay calm and focused in public, navigating spaces like restaurants and stores without causing disruptions, and following commands despite distractions.
Task-Specific Training
Dogs learn specific tasks tailored to their handler’s needs, such as interrupting self-harming behaviors, providing deep pressure therapy, and retrieving medications, ensuring reliable performance in different scenarios.
Handler Training:
The focus is on building a strong bond between the dog and handler. Handlers learn to give commands, reinforce training, and maintain the dog’s skills, addressing any behavioral issues that arise.
Certification and Ongoing Support
The dog is evaluated for certification as a service dog. Post-certification, ongoing support and training updates ensure the dog continues to meet the handler’s needs and maintains their skills.
Improved Mental Health Outcomes
The Impact of Service Dogs on Mental Health
Service dogs play a crucial role in improving the mental health and overall well-being of individuals with mental health disabilities.
These specially trained animals provide invaluable support, from reducing symptoms of PTSD and anxiety to increasing social interaction and enhancing the quality of life. Service dogs help their handlers navigate daily challenges, offering companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance tailored to their specific needs. The positive effects of these canine companions are backed by numerous studies and statistics, showcasing their profound impact on mental health.
Service dogs provide critical support for anxiety and depression, recognizing and alleviating symptoms.
Individuals with PTSD paired with service dogs report significant improvements in quality of life.
Pet interactions, especially with dogs, reduce cortisol and increase oxytocin levels.
Apply for a Service Dog
Start Your Journey to Enhanced Independence and Support
Ready to enhance your independence and receive the life-changing support of a service dog? Our straightforward application process is designed to match you with a specially trained companion who can provide the assistance and companionship you need. Begin your journey with us today and discover the profound impact a service dog can make in your life.
Connect
EMAIL: info@tazmaniank9foundation.org
PHONE: (470) 502-5979
ADDRESS: 5474 Pleasant Hill Lane
Braselton, GA 30517
