A beautiful wide photograph of a golden retriever wearing a professional red service dog vest, sitting in a sunlit Indiana park with North American autumn foliage in the background, off-white and forest green atmosphere.
A beautiful wide photograph of a golden retriever wearing a professional red service dog vest, sitting in a sunlit Indiana park with North American autumn foliage in the background, off-white and forest green atmosphere.

Empowering Independence.

Our Mission
Life-changing partners providing safety, support, and

Providing highly trained service dogs that empower individuals with challenges to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

EST. 2024— Serving Valparaiso and Greater

ABOUT US

Excellence in Service Pairing

We merge professional training with compassionate care. Every placement is guided by our commitment to empowerment and community awareness.

A professional wide-angle shot of a clean, modern service dog training facility in Indiana, with soft sage green walls, a trainer working on 'stay' commands with a young lab, North American architectural style.
A professional wide-angle shot of a clean, modern service dog training facility in Indiana, with soft sage green walls, a trainer working on 'stay' commands with a young lab, North American architectural style.

Skilled Task Training

Mobility, medical alerts, and sensory support.

Strong Bond Focus

Personalized training for lasting handler success.

Specialized Needs

Dogs trained to meet specific physical or emotional needs.

Commitment to Care

Highest standards of canine health and welfare.

OUR SERVICES

Expert Service Dog Training

Tailored programs for mobility, medical alerts, and emotional support to ensure a perfect pairing.

Mobility Support

Assisting with retrieval, balance, and physical tasks for daily life.

Retrieval tasks

Opening doors

Stability assistance

Medical Alerting

Trained to alert handlers to critical medical changes.

Seizure response

Diabetic glucose

Medical emergency bark

Emotional Support

Providing reassurance for physical and developmental needs.

Deep pressure therapy

Social bridging

Sensory grounding

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OUR PROCESS

How We Prepare Our Service Dogs

A structured journey from socialization to placement - ensuring safety
and confidence for every team.

STEP 01

Matching and Evaluation

We carefully pair handlers with dogs based on specific needs.

STEP 02

Professional Skills Training

Dogs undergo months of rigorous specialized tasks.

STEP 03

Handler Integration

Personalized training sessions to build a strong bond.

STEP 04

Lifetime Support Program

Ongoing guidance and recertification for the partnership.

Photography of a golden retriever service dog walking calmly beside a handler on a sidewalk in a North American town center, autumn trees and off-white buildings in the background, sharp focus, professional style.
Photography of a golden retriever service dog walking calmly beside a handler on a sidewalk in a North American town center, autumn trees and off-white buildings in the background, sharp focus, professional style.
A close-up of a service dog wearing its harness with 'Indiana Service Dogs Inc.' text visible, sitting patiently on a North American sidewalk, bright and clear photography.
A close-up of a service dog wearing its harness with 'Indiana Service Dogs Inc.' text visible, sitting patiently on a North American sidewalk, bright and clear photography.
Action shot of a service dog alerting its handler in a North American living room, soft natural lighting through a window, deep forest green accents in the decor, warm and hopeful atmosphere.
Action shot of a service dog alerting its handler in a North American living room, soft natural lighting through a window, deep forest green accents in the decor, warm and hopeful atmosphere.

TESTIMONIALS

Life-Changing Partnerships

Stories of independence and hope from our service dog handlers in Indiana.

"My service dog is more than a companion—he is my partner in

— Grateful Handler

"The training and care given to each dog is truly

— Volunteer Donor

LOCATION

Our Valparaiso
Headquarters

Based at 317 Midway Drive, we operate with integrity and compassion. Our facility is dedicated to the professional training and socialization of every canine partner we serve.

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A bright photography shot of the Indiana Service Dogs office exterior in Valparaiso, a North American professional building with a neat lawn, sage and forest green branding on a sign.
A close-up photograph of a professional trainer in a pale green polo shirt handing a treat to a focused black Labrador service dog in a sunny Valparaiso park, North American setting, natural morning light.
A close-up photograph of a professional trainer in a pale green polo shirt handing a treat to a focused black Labrador service dog in a sunny Valparaiso park, North American setting, natural morning light.
A heartwarming photograph of a service dog resting its head on the lap of a person in a wheelchair, indoors in a bright North American home, soft forest green accents in the background, professional and compassionate mood.
A heartwarming photograph of a service dog resting its head on the lap of a person in a wheelchair, indoors in a bright North American home, soft forest green accents in the background, professional and compassionate mood.

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Contact Informaion

317 Midway Dr, Valparaiso

219-555-0100

info@isdinc.org

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