International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

09/20/2026

I AM A WORKING DOG:
My eyes are your eyes, to watch you and protect you and yours,
My ears are your ears, to hear and detect evil minds in the dark,
My nose is your nose, to scent the invader of your domain,
and so you may live, my life is also yours.
~Author Unknown~

09/12/2026

They guide, listen, balance, lead and love. They provide friendship and independence, freedom and peace of mind. They live to serve their handler to the fullest extent of their capability, be it through retrieving dropped items, offering physical support to an unsteady handler or alerting a Deaf or hard of hearing handler to important events. We’re talking about Service and Assistance Dogs, and this month, September, is National Service Dog Month. It’s all about celebrating the magic these special dogs bring to their people’s lives.

09/06/2026

09/01/2026

September is National Service Dog Month; this month is devoted to raising awareness as well as showing gratitude for the amazing work service animals do each day for the people in their care, whether it is for the blind, Deaf, disabled veteran, diabetic alert, seizure, autistic, etc. This month honors these hard-working dogs for improving the lives of millions and increasing their security, safety, and quality of life.

08/06/2026

This week is International Assistance Dog Week!
International Assistance Dog Week is a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of assistance dogs and recognize the organizations dedicated to training and placing these remarkable animals. We are proud to honor and help celebrate these canine heroes who significantly enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities.

08/02/2026

Happy International Assistance Dog Week!
Sunday, August 2-Saturday, August 8

07/27/2026

International Assistance Dog Week is fast approaching, post your partners photo in the comments. The most advanced technology capable of transforming the life of a person with a disability has a heart of gold, cold nose, four legs, tail and is a devoted soul and partner.

06/21/2026

Sending Fathers day wishes! We hope that you have a wonderful day.

06/02/2026

A great reminder to share.