Freedom Service Dogs

09/04/2025

MILESTONE 3: KINDERGARTEN
For , let’s follow the puppy pathway to service dog success!

🐾Milestone 3: Kindergarten
FSD puppies receive their first formal training, either through Colorado’s Prison Trained K-9 Companion Program or with one of our volunteer puppy raisers. Lessons include name recognition, impulse control, basic obedience, and loose-leash walking.

Stay tuned for the next step on the puppy pathway!

Milestone 3: Kindergarten

09/04/2025

Grab your leash and lace up your sneakers!👟 Every step you take and every dollar raised this September in honor of National Service Dog Month will support Freedom Service Dogs and the individuals with disabilities we serve🐾

There’s still time to register for our Virtual Walk-A-Thon happening Sept. 21 - Sept. 27! Sign up solo, start a team, or give now to help us transform lives🐕‍🦺 Together, we’ll make every step count!

Join here: https://donate.freedomservicedogs.org/walk-a-thon

09/04/2025

MILESTONE 2: NURSERY TIME
For , let’s follow the puppy pathway to service dog success!

🐾Milestone 2: Nursery Time
The first 8 weeks in an FSD puppy’s life are crucial to their physical and neurological health. We employ scientifically proven early neurological stimulation, socialization, and health care protocols to ensure they have the best possible chance for service dog success.

Stay tuned for the next step on the puppy pathway!

Milestone 2: Nursery Time

09/03/2025

MILESTONE 1: BREEDING & BIRTH
For , let’s follow the puppy pathway to service dog success!

🐾 Milestone 1: Breeding & Birth
Dogs in our breeding program are carefully selected for genetics, temperament, and health characteristics that increase the likelihood they’ll produce puppies with the qualities needed to become a successful service dog, such as confidence and a desire to work. Mama dogs are pregnant for approximately 63 days before giving birth in our cozy FSD nursery where the puppies spend their first few weeks with their mothers.

Milestone 1: Breeding and Birth

09/01/2025

We're kicking off by bringing back !🐕‍🦺 As Maxy gets ready for another exciting Colorado Avalanche season, she is also spending time in the community practicing her service dog skills and educating fans about the important role service animals play in the lives of people with disabilities🐾 Stay tuned for more PAWsome Maxy content as we celebrate National Service Dog Month and count down the days to the Avs season opener!🏒❤💙

08/30/2025

Everything we do starts with puppies🐾 And who helps guide our puppies to become life-changing Freedom Service Dogs? Our PAWSOME volunteer puppy raisers!🤩

To be a puppy raiser, all you need is love (an affinity for dogs, of course)! FSD covers the rest. To learn more about becoming an FSD puppy raiser and all our volunteer opportunities, visit freedomservicedogs.org, call 303-922-6231, or email [email protected]🐕‍🦺

08/30/2025

Go team Miles and Ravioli! Thank you UCHealth and Colorado Rockies for making it such a great night for Miles, Ravioli, and family♥️

08/29/2025

FSD mama dogs have a ball at playdates⚽ When they're not caring for our adorable puppies with a purpose, these loving ladies spend their days having fun as the most spoiled companions with our caring volunteer guardian homes❤

08/27/2025

“Hendrix feels like the ultimate thank you for my service, and I am just so so grateful,” ~Former law enforcement officer Troy about his FSD Skilled Companion Dog, Hendrix

FSD Skilled Companion Dogs are life-changing for veterans, first responders, active-duty military members and their families, and Gold Star Families. Since being partnered with Hendrix, Troy and his family have experienced a priceless amount of joy, comfort, and companionship. To learn about this inspiring team, read more!

FSD Skilled Companion Dog Hendrix hits every note for former first responder.

08/26/2025

Maxy has been busy this summer, but she is so excited to cheer on her uncles on the Colorado Avalanche when hockey season starts!

08/26/2025

It's one of our fave days of the year... !🦮

At FSD, we know how life-changing dogs can be, whether as assistance dogs, pet dogs, or another kind of working pup. They give more love than humanly possible, and for the individuals with disabilities we serve, FSD dogs give the priceless gifts of independence, hope, and freedom. Dogs are much more than animals- they're best friends, everyday game changers, and heroes❤

To all dogs, thank you! You make our worlds so much better🐾