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Independence does not happen alone

Behind every confident service dog team is a circle of support—people who refuse to let cost or circumstance dictate someone’s future. At Domino Service Dogs (DSD), we believe disability should never mean isolation.

Our mission began with Caitlin Tyra Brady, a disability advocate whose legacy of independence shaped our 24-month, evidence-based program. Today, we continue that work by empowering people with disabilities to train their own service dogs, restoring dignity and strengthening families across Colorado.


What Your Gift Unlocks

When you give, you aren't just funding a "dog program"—you are funding access.
  • Mobility & Safety: A senior remains safely housed and independent.

  • Medical & Emotional Support: A veteran regains the confidence to enter public spaces.

  • Community Participation: A child re-enters the classroom with a silent partner by their side.

That is the Domino Effect: One trained team changes a community.


Ways to give

  • One-Time Gift: Make an immediate impact on a team in need. 

  • Monthly Giving: Provide the sustained support required for a 24-month journey.

  • Team Sponsorship: Fully fund a specific team’s $25,000 path to graduation.

  • Public Access Outings: Fund the real-world environments where heroes are made.

  • Honor or Memorial Gift: Celebrate a loved one by gifting dignity to another.

Why Support Domino Service Dogs?

Because Everyone Deserves Dignity, Independence, and Hope

Living with a disability, chronic illness, or medical condition can slowly strip away a person's freedom—leaving them feeling isolated, unsafe in public, and dependent on others for basic daily needs.

At Domino Service Dogs (DSD), we believe that independence isn't a privilege reserved for those who can afford a $30,000 to $40,000 pre-trained service dog. Everyone deserves the dignity to move through the world safely, confidently, and on their own terms.

The Impact of Your Generosity

When you give to Domino Service Dogs, you aren't just funding dog training classes—you are restoring self-reliance and transforming lives across Colorado.

  • Restoring Autonomy & Safety

    A service dog gives a person back their freedom. Whether it is a POTS alert dog preventing a dangerous fall, a psychiatric service dog grounding someone through a panic attack, or a mobility dog retrieving essential items, your support gives individuals the security they need to return to school, go back to work, and re-engage with their communities.

  • Breaking Financial & Systemic Barriers

    Traditional service dog placement programs come with years-long waitlists and overwhelming financial burdens. By supporting our two-year owner-trained program, you help us keep high-quality, professional facility training accessible and affordable for people on fixed or limited incomes.

  • Empowering the Handler

    There is profound dignity in learning to train your own life-saving partner. Our hands-on model empowers individuals with disabilities to become skilled, confident handlers, building an unbreakable bond of trust and mutual respect with their service dogs.

  • Building an Inclusive, Compassionate Community

    Disability can be isolating. Your contribution helps maintain a safe, welcoming community where handlers receive weekly in-person support, peer mentorship, and lifelong advocacy education under the law.

Accountability & Stewardship

Based in Lakewood, Colorado, DSD is a disability-led nonprofit committed to fiscal transparency and community collaboration. Your investment supports direct programming and the professional infrastructure required to responsibly train service dog teams for long-term success.