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Domino Service Dogs is a 501c3 nonprofit that breaks down barriers to service dog ownership 🐕‍🦺 🦮🐾

Domino Service Dogs is 501c3 non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado. Our mission is to assist people with disabilities in assessing and training their own service dog (owner-trained) using humane training techniques.

10/30/2026

For today's , we're looking back at the incredible Elsie, a beautiful German Shepherd who does brace and balance work!
Brace and balance tasks require immense focus, strength, and gentle precision to help partners navigate the world safely and independently. Elsie takes her job seriously, proving every single day how life-changing a dedicated service dog truly is.
We are so proud of the work Elsie does and the impact she makes!

10/29/2026

We are deeply grateful to the Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust for their generous support of Domino Service Dogs!
Grant funding like this makes a direct impact on our mission, allowing us to continue providing life-changing service dog training, resources, and ongoing support to individuals with disabilities in our community.
Thank you to the trustees for believing in our work and investing in the independence, mobility, and confidence our service dog teams achieve every day!

10/28/2026

DSD Outing: IKEA!

Our Domino Service Dogs teams headed to IKEA for a little shopping, socialization, and real-world training!

Outings like these give our owner-trainers the opportunity to practice navigating busy stores, working around shopping carts, ignoring distractions, and keeping their dogs focused on their handlers.

Service dog training is about so much more than learning tasks. It’s about building reliable partnerships that can handle everyday life together.

At Domino Service Dogs, we’re breaking down barriers to service dog ownership, one team at a time!

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10/27/2026

Training Tip Tuesday: Say It Once! 🗣️ Focus on Clarity

"Sit. Sit... Sit! Buddy, SIIIIT." Sound familiar? 😅

When we repeat a cue over and over, we accidentally teach our dogs that the first (or fifth) time we say it doesn't really count. You definitely don’t want to be asking your dog to sit 29 times before they respond!

Try this instead:
1️⃣ Say your cue clearly ONCE.
2️⃣ Give 3–5 seconds for your dog’s brain to process the request.
3️⃣ If they don't respond, evaluate why (are they distracted, confused, or unmotivated?) and reset rather than repeating the word.

Clear communication builds a crisp, responsive team! 🎯

Have you caught yourself playing the "repeat game" during training? Tell us in the comments! 👇

10/24/2026

Team Bee is working hard on their Access-a-Ride skills!

Learning to navigate public transportation is an important step toward greater independence and confidence. Through real-world training, our teams practice the skills they need to travel safely, navigate new environments, and access their communities with their service dogs.

At Domino Service Dogs, we believe service dog training is about more than tasks. It’s about breaking down barriers to service dog ownership and empowering people with disabilities to live more independently.

Way to go, Team Bee! Keep up the great work!

10/23/2026

COME SEE THE SERVICE DOGS!
Eat delicious burgers and support an amazing cause at the same time!
Join us for a delicious meal at Red Robin to support Domino Service Dogs! Red Robin will donate 20% of food sales back to help support service dogs.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
📍 Location: Red Robin — 14183 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80401
How to Participate:
Dine-In or In-Person To-Go: Show the flyer or simply mention the fundraiser to your server when you order.
Online Ordering:
Head to redrobin.com/order and select the Lakewood location on W. Colfax.
Open the "Fundraisers (To-Go Only)" category on the menu and add the item to your bag.
Add your favorite food items and check out!
Note: Donations apply to eligible food sales during standard operating hours (excludes alcohol, gift cards, catering, and third-party delivery services).
Come hungry and bring your friends and family—see you there!

10/22/2026

A huge thank you to Disguises for hosting such a wonderful costume store outing for Domino Service Dogs!
Our team and service dogs-in-training had an incredible time exploring, getting used to all the fun sights and sounds, and trying on some iconic looks. outings like this are so valuable for helping our dogs build confidence and practice their training in unique, real-world environments.
We are so grateful for community partners like Disguises who welcome our working teams with open arms. Thank you for your hospitality and support of our mission!

10/21/2026

Clover is working on vehicle safety!

For service dog teams, safety starts before the journey even begins. Clover is learning the skills needed to navigate vehicles safely and confidently as part of the real-world training that prepares service dogs for life alongside their handlers.

At Domino Service Dogs, we work on the practical skills that help our teams build confidence, independence, and safe working partnerships.

Every skill matters. Every practice session builds toward the bigger picture.

Domino Service Dogs has been breaking down barriers to service dog ownership since 2012, empowering people with disabilities to train their own service dogs with professional guidance and support.

10/20/2026

Training Tip Tuesday: Comfort > Costumes 🐾

While cute costumes are everywhere this season, your dog’s comfort and safety should always come first. Restrictive or heavy outfits can quickly cause dangerous overheating or severe emotional distress.

Before putting on apparel, know what to look for! Remove the outfit immediately if you see any of these warning signs:

👀 Whale eye (wide eyes showing the whites)

🧊 "Freezing" or refusing to move

🥵 Heavy panting when not hot or active

A festive bandana or a lightweight collar accessory is often a much safer, stress-free way to include your pup in the fun! ❤️

10/19/2026

Sometimes, a dog changes more than a day. A dog can change a life.

At Domino Service Dogs, we believe people with disabilities deserve the opportunity to experience the independence, confidence, and partnership that a trained service dog can bring.

But getting there takes more than a dog and a vest. It takes training, support, and a community willing to help break down barriers to service dog ownership.

That’s what we do. That’s why we do it.

Domino Service Dogs — by, for, and with people with disabilities.

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Address

1455 Newland Street
Lakewood, CO
80214

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17203475979

Website

http://www.dominoservicedogs.com/, https://www.coloradogives.org/give/dominoservicedogs

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