OUR PROGRAMS

    SERVICE DOG
    LITTER PROJECT

    Demonstrating the joys of puppy raising to raise awareness for organizations that need assistance in building their service dog programs.

    About the Project

    Service Dog Litter Project is one of the most unique and impactful programs in the service dog world. Through this program, Growing Up Guide Pup provides media content that raises joy and awareness about the trials and tribulations of raising service dog puppies in order to increase the number of qualified service dogs available to people with disabilities.

    Puppies being filmed for the Litter Project

    What We Do

    • Document the entire journey from birth through placement, creating educational content along the way
    • Provide early socialization and foundational training to give each puppy the best start possible
    • Breed and raise litters of puppies specifically selected for service dog temperament and health
    • Partner with established service dog organizations that need additional puppies for their programs

    The Impact

    The Litter Project addresses a critical need in the service dog industry: there simply aren't enough qualified service dogs to meet demand. By providing heartfelt stories about puppies growing up to become service dogs, we help expand the pipeline of future service dogs while simultaneously creating powerful educational content that teaches the public about what goes into raising a service dog from day one.

    The litter project addresses a critical need in the service dog industry. There simply aren't enough qualified service dogs to meet demand by providing heartfelt stories about puppies growing up to become service dogs. We help expand the pipeline of future service dogs while simultaneously creating powerful educational content that teaches the public about what goes into raising a service dog from day one.

    Why It Matters

    The wait time for a service dog can be 2-5 years or more. By supporting organizations with quality puppies, we help reduce that wait time and give more people with disabilities the independence they deserve. Every puppy documented through this program has the potential to change someone's life.

    THE LITTER PROJECT

    MEET THE PUPPIES

    Prudy
    Prudy
    Ms. Red
    Ms. Red
    Doni
    Doni
    Patrick
    Patrick
    Chanel
    Chanel
    Pilaf
    Pilaf
    Pool Day
    Pool Day
    Montana
    Montana

    Understanding the Differences

    Learn what sets our purpose-bred service dog puppies apart and how early socialization shapes their future.

    Service, Therapy, or ESA? Understanding the Differences - GUGP Infographic

    Get Involved

    Want to support this program? There are many ways to contribute, from volunteering to donations.