OUR PROGRAMS

    SERVICE DOG
    NETWORK PROGRAM

    Connecting users, raisers, and volunteers internationally through a dedicated platform.

    About the Network

    The Service Dog Network is a dedicated online platform connecting the international service dog community. It serves as a hub for users, puppy raisers, trainers, organizations, and anyone passionate about service dogs to connect, share resources, and stay informed.

    Amie and Gaby walking with their service dogs on a pier

    What We Do

    • Operate servicedognetwork.org as a dedicated platform for the service dog community
    • Connect users, raisers, trainers, and organizations across the world
    • Provide a central resource hub with educational materials, news, and community updates
    • Facilitate discussions and knowledge-sharing between community members
    • Highlight service dog organizations and their programs to increase visibility

    The Impact

    Before the Service Dog Network, there was no single platform dedicated to connecting the entire service dog community. Information was scattered across social media groups, individual organization websites, and word of mouth. The network changes that by providing a stream-wide application and a platform space for the community to find each other, share knowledge, and grow together.

    Launched in 2026, the Service Dog Network represents the future of service dog community building. A cross-national platform that reinforces geographical boundaries but also respects organizational silos.

    Why It Matters

    The service dog industry is fragmented. Organizations often work in isolation. Users struggle to find resources, and the general public has limited access to accurate information. The Service Dog Network solves this by creating a single application and trusted platform destination for everything related to service dogs.

    INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

    THE NETWORK COMMUNITY

    Service dog user browsing the Service Dog Network community platform
    Service dog user joining a virtual community meeting from home
    International service dog users meeting in a city plaza
    Two users sharing resources on the Service Dog Network platform at a café
    Service dog organization leader with her black lab at the office
    User taking a selfie with his Bernese Mountain Dog service dog
    Service Dog Network international community group photo at sunset
    Diverse group of users at a Service Dog Network community conference

    Understanding the Differences

    Learn what distinguishes service dogs from therapy dogs and emotional support animals.

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

    Join the Network

    The Service Dog Network is a dedicated platform connecting the international service dog community.