How your donation will help

This year Integra Service Dogs is raising funds to support our Canberra based advanced Puppy School.  Our class of 2024 Assistance Pups requires specific PTSD skills and training. $45,000 will allow Integra to provide specialist training to 4 new Labrador Assistance Pups who are being up skilled for their new owners and forever homes. Our Advanced Training Facility is located in Phillip in Canberra and we are capable of training multiple young dogs with our two dedicated Dog Trainers

The 12-24 week training program is labour intensive and requires personalised training and coaching of our young pups so that they will be able to support their owners to live independent lives and re engage with their family and community. Many of our Veterans and First Responders have not been able to leave their houses due to crippling effects of anxiety from PTSD - having an Assistance Dog join their family is like being given a second chance at life.

Words from our Veterans:

“The first night proved Bella’s presence to be invaluable, when she woke me when I was having a nightmare. From that point, Bella has been with us and is an integral and loved part of the family.”

“On the home front, I love how Reggie greets us all in the morning like we are the best thing in the world, the thumping tail on the bed, the waggling butt and the “happy ears”. Reggie is 100% a family member.  She supports our entire family.  Something I was unaware of, was the significant impact that PTS has had on our entire family, my stress and anxiety becomes my family’s stress and anxiety.  Reggie has a calming presence and point of focus for us all.  I will often find my wife or daughter seeking the comfort of a cuddle with Reggie on the floor.”

“The biggest thing Ivy does for me, which has been absolutely life-changing is how she wakes me up before my nightmares are in full force. Words cannot express how life changing it has been to have Ivy being able to do this for me. So really, Ivy's work starts when everyone is asleep- it's awesome to know that Ivy has the con!”

“I frequently get agitated and disassociated when out and about. Inca is really good at keeping me grounded and bringing me back to reality. One of the things she does which really helps is pressing the button at the traffic lights without me telling her. This stops me from crossing the road against the lights. It has probably stopped me from being hit by a car a few times. This is her superpower.”