Bringing dogs and people together
Duo Dogs, Inc. is a multifaceted nonprofit service organization that builds extraordinary bonds between people and dogs, improving lives for individuals and communities. Duo breeds, trains and places Assistance ogs that provide courage and independence to people with physical and hearing challenges, Veterans living with PTSD and facilities that serve vulnerable populations.
In addition, Duo certifies volunteers and their personal dogs as Duo Touch Therapy™ Teams to visit partner facilities like hospitals and schools throughout the St. Louis community. Established in 1984, St. Louis-based Duo Dogs, Inc. is accredited by Assistance Dogs International for the assistance dog program and recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as a therapy dog certification organization.
What we do
Assistance Dogs
Duo Assistance Dogs provide stability and independence, working with you when you’re not able. We’ll enhance your everyday enjoyment of life by providing the freedom to go where life takes you.
Therapy Dogs
Duo Touch Therapy™ Dogs bring heart and connection wherever they go, offering comfort, calm, and meaningful interaction that encourages engagement, activity, and well-being.
Obedience
Duo Obedience Training classes provide guidance and training. Working with the general public to learn how to effectively communicate with your dog increases the human and dog relationship.
The Duo blue capes can be seen all around town. Here is a brief description of who can be found in a Duo Dogs cape, what they could be doing when you come across them and more information about their training and access rights.
Individual
Duo Dogs breeds, trains and places Assistance Dogs serving clients with physical or hearing challenges and Veterans living with PTSD.
Facility
Duo Dogs breeds, trains and places Facility Dogs with organizations who serve physically, psychologically or socially at-risk or vulnerable populations.
Therapy
Through the Duo Touch Therapy™ program, volunteers and their personal dogs are trained and certified to visit hospitals, treatment centers, assisted living homes and schools. Together, they bring comfort and companionship.
Help us fulfill our mission
Providing these services wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of those who share in our mission.