KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc

KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that aims to enhance the lives of in KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.

professionally trains service, guide and facility dogs for individuals with disabilities

06/04/2026

☀️🐾 Pawsport to Summer: Avengers Edition 🐾☀️

Born February 18, 2025, the Avengers Litter is making the most of their summer adventures!

Mystique is exploring new places with fearless curiosity, Agatha is winning hearts (and carrying her beloved duck everywhere she goes), Thor continues to show off his retrieving superpowers, Loki is always ready for her next adventure, and Gamora and Ms. Marvel are building confidence with every new experience.

From art shows and swimming pools to parades, obedience classes, community events, and everyday outings, these future assistance dogs are collecting experiences that help prepare them for their important futures.

Every trip, every new sight, every friendly interaction adds another stamp to their Pawsport to Summer - and another step toward becoming a life-changing partner for someone in need.

💙 Want to help write the next puppy's adventure story? Consider becoming a KSDS puppy raiser and help a future assistance dog discover the world, one experience at a time.
https://www.ksds.org/dogs/puppy-raisers/

06/02/2026

🐾 What happens when a future assistance dog LOVES to retrieve?

A ribbon becomes a bow. A shoe becomes a fashion statement. A T-shirt becomes the latest puppy trend. 😄

Retrieving is more than a game for many of our dogs. It's a skill they'll use one day to help someone live more independently. From picking up dropped items to bringing important objects on command, these tasks start with a natural desire to work and a love of positive interaction.

Our puppy raisers help nurture those instincts through fun, praise, and everyday moments that make learning exciting. Because when training feels like a game, puppies can't wait to play again.

💙 Want to help shape the future of an assistance dog? Consider becoming a KSDS puppy raiser and be part of a journey that changes lives—one retrieve at a time. https://www.ksds.org/

05/29/2026

Freedom looks different for everyone. 💙🐾

Sometimes it looks like steady steps, quiet confidence, and a trusted partner by your side.

Our service dogs are trained to support individuals with mobility challenges, helping make everyday moments more accessible - and more independent.

But none of this happens alone.

✨ Be part of the journey. Whether you give, volunteer, or share our mission, you are helping create life-changing partnerships — one dog at a time. https://www.ksds.org/

05/28/2026

☀️🐾 PAWSPORT TO SUMMER: Peter Pan Litter Edition 🐾☀️

Born November 9, 2025, the Peter Pan Litter is officially off on their summer adventures. They’ve been busy growing, learning, and exploring the world one experience at a time.

From vet school classrooms to car shows, lakeside trails to graduation celebrations, these six pups are soaking up the experiences that help shape future assistance dogs.

✨ Pixie is loving outdoor adventures.
🎓 Ace is a vet-school settling pro with a goofy personality.
🚗 Rufio has been making the rounds at car shows.
🎉 Nana recently tackled her first all-day outing.
🌲 Chief stays busy helping wherever he can.
🏔️ Hook is continuing his training journey in Colorado.

Every outing, every new environment, every little lesson matters. 💛

Follow along this summer as we check in on our litters and see where their paws are taking them next. 🐾

Memorial Day | We Remember At KSDS, we are especially reminded that freedom takes many forms, and we are grateful for th...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day | We Remember

At KSDS, we are especially reminded that freedom takes many forms, and we are grateful for those who gave so much to protect it.

Today, we honor. We remember. We are thankful. ❤️🤍💙

Please join us in taking a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

School’s out. Summer’s in. Adventure mode: activated. ☀️🐾Whether it’s a quiet day by the river or floating into summer w...
05/22/2026

School’s out. Summer’s in. Adventure mode: activated. ☀️🐾

Whether it’s a quiet day by the river or floating into summer with friends, our dogs love soaking up the season too. 💛

But even during the fun, these future guide, service, and facility dogs are always learning. They are building confidence through new places, experiences, and everyday adventures with their puppy raisers.

Summer is the perfect time to make a difference (and make some unforgettable memories too).

🐶 Ever thought about becoming a puppy raiser? You provide the love, socialization, and everyday experiences, and we provide the training, support, and puppy food.

Ready for your next adventure? Learn more about becoming a puppy raiser at KSDS. https://www.ksds.org/dogs/puppy-raisers/

05/20/2026

🐾 Training isn’t about perfection. It’s about partnership.

When Cash is asked to retrieve an item by name, sometimes he gets it exactly right… and sometimes he brings back something completely different. 😊

And that’s okay.

Because assistance dogs aren’t robots. They’re learning partners. Every effort matters, every success builds confidence, and every mistake becomes part of the journey. Through patience, encouragement, and positive reinforcement, our trainers help dogs like Cash learn the skills that will one day change someone’s life.

It’s amazing what trust, praise, and a little persistence can accomplish. 💛

Follow along as these incredible dogs continue their journey from learner to life-changer.

05/18/2026

🐾 “Left, left.” “Find the door.” “Find my office.”

And just like that… they do.

Guide dogs learn far more than basic obedience. They learn to safely guide, problem solve and respond to directional cues that help create greater independence for their partners.

Before reaching this stage, KSDS guide dogs spend 18 months with volunteer puppy raisers learning foundational skills and experiencing the world around them. Then, they return to KSDS for 120+ hours of professional training, building the advanced skills needed to become trusted guides.

And it all starts with the right foundation - purposeful breeding, careful genetics, and a whole community helping shape future guide dogs.

💙 Follow along to watch these incredible dogs transform from playful puppies into life-changing partners.

05/15/2026

📱🐾 “Cash, bring me my phone.”
And just like that… he does.

From a remote to a brush, an envelope to a credit card, service dogs like Cash are trained to recognize and retrieve common household items, helping create greater independence for their partners every day.

At KSDS, our assistance dogs learn upwards of 50 commands and spend more than 120 hours in professional training preparing for life-changing work.

What may look like a simple task is actually something that can make daily life safer, easier, and more independent for someone living with a disability.

💙 Follow along to see how our dogs transform from playful puppies into highly skilled assistance dogs changing lives every day.

05/13/2026

🎓🐾 A graduation worth celebrating — and a future full of possibility.

Please join us in congratulating KSDS graduate Madelyn Kipp and her incredible service dog, Mordecai (“Mordi”), on an exciting milestone!

Madelyn recently graduated Cum Laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. And this accomplishment was made even sweeter with Mordi by her side.

This fall, Madelyn will begin the next chapter of her journey at the University of Florida, where she will pursue her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.). Together, Madelyn and Mordi will make history as the first service dog team in the university’s audiology program.

In Madelyn’s words:

“Every day I'm so thankful for all that KSDS does and for the blessing that is Mordecai. He truly has helped me both physically and mentally get to this point and I cannot wait to take on the future with him by my side!”

Moments like these are why we do what we do. 💙 From puppy raisers and trainers to donors and supporters - thank you for helping make futures like Madelyn’s possible.

Help us celebrate this incredible team in the comments! 🎉

Address

120 W. 7th Street
Washington, KS
66968

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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