Puppy Jake Foundation News
News and updatesabout the foundationand services dogs

It’s a time of transition for our service dogs in training
At Puppy Jake Foundation, we do things a little differently, and that is by design. Transition is one of those moments that invites reflection. It is a chance to look

Choosing dogs to go to Newton Correctional Facility
One of the questions we hear often is: How do you decide which dogs go to the Newton Correctional Facility? Before we get into that, it’s helpful to understand that the

March Issue of Pupdates Available
At Puppy Jake, we believe in the power of a wagging tail and the unbreakable bond between a veteran and their service dog. Since 2014, we have been committed to

Working Through Red Flags: How We Make Thoughtful Training Decisions
In every service dog in training’s journey, there are moments that ask us to pause, evaluate and make thoughtful decisions. These moments, what we often call “red flags,” are not

When a Dog Finds a Different Path: Our “Fabulous Flunkies”
At Puppy Jake Foundation, every dog who enters training does so with the goal of becoming a service dog for a veteran. These dogs are carefully bred, thoughtfully raised, and

February Pupdates: Growth, Standards, and Strengthening Service Dog Teams
As we move through the early months of the year, we’re grateful for the community that makes Puppy Jake Foundation’s mission possible. Because of you, we continue training high-quality service