Puppy Foundation
Volunteer puppy raisers build socialization and core obedience in real-world environments for 14-18 months.
Programs
Multiple pathways, one mission.
From service and facility placements to outside certification and community-powered training pipelines, CST programs are designed around real-world outcomes.
Programs
Our programs are built for different community and disability-support needs while sharing one mission: independence through canine partnership.
Service Dog Program
Custom-trained service dogs to increase confidence, mobility, and daily independence.
Who it serves: People living with qualifying physical, psychiatric, or developmental disabilities.
Explore programPAWZ for Wounded Vets
A focused support track designed for veterans and military-connected handlers.
Who it serves: Veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, and National Guard members with qualifying disabilities.
Explore programOutside Certification
Certification pathway for people who have owner-trained dogs and need formal public access testing.
Who it serves: People with disabilities who meet program standards and have a dog ready for evaluation.
Explore programFacility Dog Program
Professionally placed facility dogs that support schools, treatment settings, and care teams.
Who it serves: Organizations and professionals serving people in healthcare, education, justice, and social services.
Explore programPrison Pup Program
A collaborative training model where incarcerated puppy raisers help develop future service dogs.
Who it serves: Correctional partners, CST trainers, and future service dog handlers.
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Assistance Dogs International Accredited
CST follows ADI standards to the highest degree, maintaining rigorous training, welfare, and placement practices for service and assistance dog teams.
How Programs Connect
Every pathway is part of a broader CST ecosystem that supports dogs, handlers, and partner organizations from intake through long-term follow-up.
Advanced Development
Dogs progress through structured professional training, including the Prison Pup Program in select tracks.
Matching and Team Training
CST pairs handlers and dogs by goals, temperament, and support needs, followed by guided team training.
Placement and Follow-Up
Graduated teams receive post-placement support, recertification guidance, and ongoing relationship care.
Program Planning Support
Not sure where to start? CST helps applicants and organizations compare pathways based on goals, timelines, handler readiness, and available support structures.
Our team can explain expected commitments, training milestones, documentation requirements, and next steps before you begin.