Service Dog Project Inc.

01/05/2026

Miss Peanut had a busy Monday morning of training, visiting the headquarters of Stonewall Kitchen, which includes their company store, cafe, and production facilities. Peanut also practiced her skills at Hannaford Supermarkets, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Kittery Trading Post. Her confidence has markedly improved over the last couple of months, as evidenced by both her demeanor and her relaxed tail. With improved confidence comes sharper focus, which also leads to better attention to pace, turns, and other handler needs. Peanut has a very curious sniffer, so “leave it” is one of the main things she will work on in upcoming training outings.

🐕 GONE TO THE DOGS MONTHLY FUNDRAISER 🐕
Mark your calendars! Join us every first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM EST for our ongoing "Gone to the Dogs" fundraiser event.
📅 When: First Sunday of every month | 3:00 PM EST
🎯 Mission: Supporting life-changing Great Dane service dogs
https://www.servicedogproject.org/general-1

12/31/2025

Miss Berry shopped at traderjoes this morning for some yummy NYE snacks, then visited the Northshore Mall to further her experience working in crowded spaces. She spent half the time walking the mall, and the other half chilling out at a nice seating area in the center of the mall, where she did well achieving boredom. Some excitement right before she left the mall, when a seemingly docile Golden Retriever, on leash but with no service dog gear or signage, suddenly lunged at Berry with an aggressively vocal outburst and matching body language. The handler managed to control the dog, and Berry did really well in not responding, other than being slightly startled, as were many nearby shoppers.

🐕 GONE TO THE DOGS MONTHLY FUNDRAISER 🐕
Mark your calendars! Join us every first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM EST for our ongoing "Gone to the Dogs" fundraiser event.
📅 When: First Sunday of every month | 3:00 PM EST
🎯 Mission: Supporting life-changing Great Dane service dogs
https://www.servicedogproject.org/general-1

12/28/2025

Walnut practiced backing into tight spaces this morning at Subway. This big boy is far too tall to stand under the table, so he worked on crawling backwards underneath the booth. Just prior to Christmas, Walnut stopped at the ice rinks and was alarmed to see the Grinch out on skates. His fears were unfounded, as Santa definitely had Walnut on the “nice” list, so Walnut got to enjoy lots of great treats on Christmas morning!

🐕 GONE TO THE DOGS MONTHLY FUNDRAISER 🐕
Mark your calendars! Join us every first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM EST for our ongoing "Gone to the Dogs" fundraiser event.
📅 When: First Sunday of every month | 3:00 PM EST
🎯 Mission: Supporting life-changing Great Dane service dogs
https://www.servicedogproject.org/general-1

12/24/2025

Piper and Peanut wish everyone a Merry Christmas Eve from snowy Maine!

12/23/2025

“Cleanup on Aisle 3!” Walnut had a little slobber incident this morning at Stop & Shop 🤣. After a quick wipe, he didn’t miss a beat on his shopping mission. Walnut also experienced Costco on Christmas Eve “Eve.” The checkout line stretched all the way to the back of the store, and then even further! Fortunately, the line moved very quickly, but it was great exposure for Walnut to be immersed in the big crowd. He was definitely a rock star this morning, handling the chaos with maturity and poise.

12/23/2025

Service Dog Project participated in the Wells Maine Christmas Parade Sunday. This year the parade was held at Wells Harbor Park. Floats and characters dressed up along the park as cars filled with all ages passed through. Our Service Dogs in training Cashew, Peanut, Pecan and Cricket with their mascot Mickey turned many heads with their holiday attire.

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

Happy 2nd Birthday to Mickey and Minnie ❤️

12/20/2025

More from Cashew’s morning at the DECA competition. He took refuge from the 1,000+ high school students in the lobby to practice recall and other skills on the much quieter second floor of the hotel. Such a happy boy!

🦮🐕‍🦺 Our 2026 Calendar is Here!🐕‍🦺🦮
We're thrilled to announce that the Service Dog Project 2026 Annual Calendar is now available for purchase! Get your 2026 calendar!
https://service-dog-project-store.printify.me

🐕 GONE TO THE DOGS MONTHLY FUNDRAISER 🐕
Mark your calendars! Join us every first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM EST for our ongoing "Gone to the Dogs" fundraiser event.
📅 When: First Sunday of every month | 3:00 PM EST
🎯 Mission: Supporting life-changing Great Dane service dogs
https://www.servicedogproject.org/general-1

12/18/2025

Before practicing recall, Walnut wanted to pose by the tree for a picture. We think he likes to show off how handsome he is, especially modeling his 5/A BAKER Blanket 🤩!

12/17/2025

Walnut always enjoys practicing recall. He has learned to “tone it down” a bit with regards to speed, and he consistently arrives at his handler in the proper position.

🦮🐕‍🦺 Our 2026 Calendar is Here!🐕‍🦺🦮
We're thrilled to announce that the Service Dog Project 2026 Annual Calendar is now available for purchase! Get your 2026 calendar!
https://service-dog-project-store.printify.me

🐕 GONE TO THE DOGS MONTHLY FUNDRAISER 🐕
Mark your calendars! Join us every first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM EST for our ongoing "Gone to the Dogs" fundraiser event.
📅 When: First Sunday of every month | 3:00 PM EST
🎯 Mission: Supporting life-changing Great Dane service dogs
https://www.servicedogproject.org/general-1

12/15/2025

Cashew had an incredible training opportunity last week, when 1,300 students descended on the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore for the DECA District Competition. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Cashew spent two hours at the hotel, with some of the time walking the crowds, and other times just lying down and observing. Cashew was very anxious when we first arrived, but with the constant exposure, he did an outstanding job of settling in. We broke away from the hustle and bustle a few times to practice stairs and recall, which he excelled at doing. In one of the quieter moments, as we walked past the fitness center, there was a distant mirror that he noticed catching his reflection. Among the attached photos, you will see him intrigued by the very handsome Dane in the mirror that looked exactly like him 🤣! Silly boy!

🦮🐕‍🦺 Our 2026 Calendar is Here!🐕‍🦺🦮
We're thrilled to announce that the Service Dog Project 2026 Annual Calendar is now available for purchase! Get your 2026 calendar!
https://service-dog-project-store.printify.me

🐕 GONE TO THE DOGS MONTHLY FUNDRAISER 🐕
Mark your calendars! Join us every first Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM EST for our ongoing "Gone to the Dogs" fundraiser event.
📅 When: First Sunday of every month | 3:00 PM EST
🎯 Mission: Supporting life-changing Great Dane service dogs
https://www.servicedogproject.org/general-1