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Why choose TLCAD?

  • We are a non-profit organization that has been training Service Dogs in San Diego County since 1998.
  • We custom train Wounded Warrior Service Dogs for the unique needs of those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and mobility limitations.
  • We custom train Autism Service Dogs to meet the specific needs of individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
  • We are fully accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI).
  • We provide lifetime follow-up and remedial training of the Service Dogs that we place.
  • We use only positive reinforcement training methods.