3 assistance dogs of the west Santa Fe NM

Jennifer Moon assistance dogs Santa Fe NM

Assistance Dogs of the West Santa Fe NM black dog

People We Serve

From puppy selection through training and matching with a client, our focus is on the mental, physical and emotional well-being of the dogs in our care. At ADW, we emphasize building heartfelt relationships between dogs and people. These profound relationships sustain both human and dog partners in their lifelong journey together.

To learn about eligibility for one of our dogs, visit our Apply for a Dog page.

1 Dog : 1 Person

Matching Dogs to Clients

ADW places service dogs with client recipients requiring individual and family support for mobility impairments, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, seizure disorders (only in New Mexico), type 1 diabetes (only in New Mexico), post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and progressive diseases, among others.

1 Dog: Many People

Facility Dogs

Through our Facility Dogs programs, ADW places dogs in criminal justice settings where they help to foster a safer and more comfortable environment for children and elders.
Our Crisis Response Canines provide support during Mass Casualty Incidents; to First Responders; and by providing staff care.

Owner Self Training

Assistance Dog Course

ADW offers an Owner/Self-Training program for people who already have their own dog. Dogs should be under 3 years of age and must pass a temperament assessment to participate in this program. ADW cannot guarantee that every dog that enters OST program will achieve the standards necessary to be a service dog. This program takes place in Santa Fe, New Mexico and requires weekly in-person training sessions. Owner/Self-Training teams are required to work with ADW for a minimum of six months. If a team needs additional training to successfully meet Public Access Test requirements, additional costs may apply based on the number of training hours needed.

A donation of any size means our programs will continue to help others because of generous people like you!