Mattiaci Golden Retrievers: Our Available Puppies Started on Training:

We occasionally have dogs or puppies that we are growing out and starting on training. We always have inquiries from homes not interested in the young puppy stages. Sometimes homes want a started puppy to continue training as their personal service dog. There are several different kinds of service dogs, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, PTSD dogs, mobility dogs, seizure alert/response dogs, psychiatric service dogs, and autism dogs. There are also other types of dogs with jobs that help people, including therapy dogs and emotional support animals.
The Train a Dog Save a Warrior is an excellent resource for those in or retired from the military. (TADSAW) program serves the warrior, the family and the community, by providing the warrior with a K-9 rescue 'Battle Buddy' and the training and tools needed to become an accredited Warrior/Service Dog Team. TADSAW additionally provides for the training of a Medical Alert Service Dog for any warrior's immediate family, the spouse or children, surviving with compassion fatigue, secondary PTSD, or any other mental health issue diagnosed while the warrior was deployed or on active duty. These puppies are sleeping through the night, are crate trained and are started on housetraining. With their temperament & activity level, they would make excellent therapy dogs with the training and manners they have. Prices are based on age, training level, and is $25/day past 8 weeks of age plus routine veterinary costs. Shipping and transport costs are additional unless picked up in person at Mattiaci.

As soon as a home we have been corresponding with, tells us they have sent the contract and payment, we take that dog off of our page.

Some homes want to do therapy work with their dogs. For those interested in therapy work, please see David Frei's interview on therapy dogs:
Davi Frei, advocate for Therapy Dogs
David also has a great book called "Angel By My Side."
Another great therapy and working dog resource is: Pet Partners, formerly Delta Society. Pet Partners, formerly Delta Society, is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that helps people live healthier and happier lives by incorporating therapy, service and companion animals into their lives.
Frequently asked Questions About Service Dogs & The ADA
** There is no legal/Federal ID or Certification. Online Service Dog Registries are not legitimate.