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Service Dogs of Distinction A non-profit organization dedicated to service dog training for veterans. All our services for qualifying veterans are free of charge.

Our organization was started by dog trainers who want to provide quality dogs and training for veterans with PTSD. We realize that many service dog providers are producing dogs inadequately trained and often selling them for enormous sums to veterans and others needing service dog assistance. Our goal is to understand the need of the veteran and to find and then train a dog that can best meet his/

her needs. We utilize dogs from shelters and from individuals who are looking to rehome young dogs with the demeanor and characteristics we look for. We then work with the veteran/dog teams until they are sufficiently trained and able to pass any public access test. We also offer reasonably priced training services to civilians who have a need of a well trained dog or service animal. We intend to remain a small, hands on organization that stays focused on the client and their needs. Our service area is Arkansas, southern Missouri and eastern Oklahoma.

Cletus, one of our therapy dog graduates, holds down the floor during a lengthy meeting.
06/11/2025

Cletus, one of our therapy dog graduates, holds down the floor during a lengthy meeting.

Since it is Halloween weekend, a few more fun photos from the 8th Annual Howling Halloween! Don't miss it next year 🙂Th...
01/11/2025

Since it is Halloween weekend, a few more fun photos from the 8th Annual Howling Halloween! Don't miss it next year 🙂

Thanks again to Teresa Waddell for being our photographer!

We are a veteran oriented SD training program, however we do provide training for civilian dogs at a reasonable fee.Zoe,...
01/11/2025

We are a veteran oriented SD training program, however we do provide training for civilian dogs at a reasonable fee.

Zoe, who is near graduation, demonstrates full body deep pressure to help her handler’s anxiety.

Congratulations to Taffy and her vet!!! They passed the CGC with ease.
31/10/2025

Congratulations to Taffy and her vet!!! They passed the CGC with ease.

25/10/2025
What a fun morning!! Our Howling Halloween was a success and NO RAIN! Thank you to all who supported us!! Special tha...
25/10/2025

What a fun morning!! Our Howling Halloween was a success and NO RAIN! Thank you to all who supported us!! Special thanks to Mayor Molly Rawn for her kind words and for starting the race!!

Rain or shine our Howling Halloween will go on tomorrow, the 25th. Looks like we may get a rain break from about 8:30 -...
25/10/2025

Rain or shine our Howling Halloween will go on tomorrow, the 25th. Looks like we may get a rain break from about 8:30 - 11. That would be fabulous!

We have a large covered pavilion that will accommodate everyone and their dogs, if there's water from the sky. Food, music, dog games, costume contests and the 5K and dog walk.

We'd like to acknowledge the sponsors that have generously supported our event this year. We believe in supporting those businesses that support veterans and their service dogs 😍

24/10/2025

Our yearly Howling Halloween is coming up! We'd love to have you join us and help us continue to provide service dogs for Arkansas veterans.

Second chance dogs providing second chances for our veterans.

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Come on down!!
22/10/2025

Come on down!!

Our yearly Howling Halloween is coming up! We'd love to have you join us and help us continue to provide service dogs for Arkansas veterans.

Second chance dogs providing second chances for our veterans.

Feel free to share!

20/10/2025

A sweet promo with Good Day NWA for our Howling Halloween event!!

When Paw Patrol Mobile Grooming pulled up today, Hector literally ran to the trailer and jumped in on his own! He was s...
19/10/2025

When Paw Patrol Mobile Grooming pulled up today, Hector literally ran to the trailer and jumped in on his own! He was so excited to see Carrie and get his spa day.

That is so incredibly rare. Even dogs who like grooming, will not usually run to the groomer like it’s a play date.

Veteran owned and operated, we recommend Paw Patrol Mobile Grooming ❤️

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Our organization was started by dog trainers who want to provide quality dogs and training for veterans with PTSD. We currently train from two locations, Fayetteville and Rose Bud, AR. All our services for qualifying veterans are free of charge. We realize that many service dog providers are producing dogs inadequately trained and often selling them for enormous sums to veterans and others needing service dog assistance. Our goal is to understand the need of the veteran and to find and then train a dog that can best meet his/her needs. We utilize dogs from shelters and from individuals who are looking to rehome young dogs with the demeanor and characteristics we look for. We then work with the veteran/dog teams until they are sufficiently trained and able to pass any public access test. Our organization is nearing 50 service dog teams successfully graduated. We also offer reasonably priced training services to civilians who have a need of a well trained dog or service animal. We intend to remain a small, hands on organization that stays focused on the client and their needs. Our service area is Arkansas, southern Missouri and eastern Oklahoma.