Purpose-Raised for a Lifetime of Service

Florida Goldens' Service Dogs

At Florida Goldens, we raise select puppies with the calm, confident, and intelligent temperament needed for future service work. We focus on stability, health, and trainability so our puppies are well-prepared for advanced service dog training and ready to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life.

Eligibility Requirements
Documented Disability

The applicant must have a documented disability or medical need that can be supported by a service dog, in alignment with ADA guidelines.

Stable Home Environment

A stable, long-term home environment is required to ensure the dog can develop consistency, confidence, and a reliable bond with their handler.

Ability to Participate in Training

Applicants must be able to participate in required training steps, including home visits, follow-up sessions, and ongoing reinforcement of skills.

Types of Service Dogs We Raise

Explore the different service dog roles our puppies are raised and prepared for, each requiring specific temperament, stability, and early foundational training.

Mobility Assistance Dogs

Trained to help with balance support, retrieving dropped items, opening doors, and providing steady, reliable assistance for individuals with mobility challenges.
Psychiatric Service Dogs

Raised for calmness and emotional stability. These dogs can assist with anxiety interruption, grounding during panic attacks, PTSD support, and creating personal space in crowded areas.
Autism Support Dogs

Selected for patience, gentleness, and low reactivity. They provide sensory support, reduce stress, promote safety, and help children and adults navigate daily routines.
Medical Alert Dogs

Puppies with strong focus and scent capability are prepared for advanced training to alert to blood sugar changes, fainting, seizures, or other medical-specific needs.
Emotional Support Foundations

While not classified as service dogs, some puppies are placed for emotional support roles—offering comfort, companionship, and stability for those needing daily emotional regulation.

Florida Goldens' Service Dog Process

A clear, guided path that shows how our puppies are raised, evaluated, and prepared for advanced service dog training.

From 8 weeks old, our pre-selected service dog puppies receive early-neurological stimulation, structured socialization, and gentle exposure to real-world sights, sounds, and experiences to build confidence, calmness, and emotional stability.

At 12 weeks old, puppies are placed into approved individual homes where they experience everyday family life. Our trainers conduct scheduled home visits, ensuring each puppy continues progressing with manners, socialization, confidence-building, and early service-role foundations.

From six months to two years old, each service-dog prospect enters an advanced training pathway tailored to their specific role. Under the guidance of our professional trainers, puppies refine task-oriented skills—such as mobility support, psychiatric response, scent-based alerting, and advanced obedience—while maturing into steady, confident, and dependable service partners.

ADA Service Dog Laws

This video outlines the legal rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for individuals who rely on service dogs. It explains how service animals are defined, where they are allowed to go, and what businesses and agencies must do to comply with the law.

Begin Your Service Dog Journey

Please complete this form to inquire about our service dog program. Our team uses this information to understand your needs, match you with the right puppy, and begin the placement and training process.

We will contact you shortly after reviewing your submission.