Wyo Assistance Pups

The most common question we get: "Why does a service dog cost $20,000?"

It's a fair question. Here's the honest, complete answer.

A service dog isn't purchased — it's built. Two-plus years of structured, methodical training conducted by a certified professional, across four distinct phases:

Phase 1 — Foundation obedience (~$2,500)
The dog learns to sit, stay, heel, and maintain focus regardless of distraction. These aren't tricks. They're the non-negotiable baseline for everything that follows.

Phase 2 — Task training (~$6,000)
This is where the specialisation happens. Deep pressure therapy. Cardiac alert scent training. Dissociation interruption. Seizure detection. The tasks that make the dog medically relevant.

Phase 3 — Public access conditioning (~$5,000)
The dog is exposed to every environment they'll ever work in — stores, hospitals, schools, transport, crowds. This takes months and cannot be rushed.

Phase 4 — Handler-specific refinement + placement (~$4,500)
The dog's training adapts to the specific needs and disability profile of their future handler. Then: placement.

Add veterinary care, food, specialist equipment, and tools across all phases: ~$2,000+.

Total: $20,000+ for one dog. For one person. Funded entirely by donations.

Bruno and Crimson are both in Phase 3 right now. Both have people waiting for them.

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📍 Wyo Assistance Pups · Cheyenne, Wyoming

We love making a difference in people's lives with the work we do🥺

Today Bruno turns 5 years old🤯 Where does the time go? We're so happy to be seeing the difference he has made in his handler, Clarity's life🥺💚

"Bruno has not only given me confidence in myself and my abilities but also given me a reason to step into life again, feeling safe, comfortable, and happy because of Bruno!" - Clarity

Help us raise the remaining funds for Bruno and Clarity! Donate using the link below and share this post!
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Years ago, Natasha lost the independence she relied on when her service dog had to retire.

That experience became a mission.

Today, she's helping train the next generation of service dogs for people living with disabilities, medical conditions, and daily challenges most people never see.

The need is real. The waitlist is growing. The impact is life-changing.

Help us put more service dogs where they're needed most. 💚🐶

Service dogs and emotional support animals both matter — but they are not the same. Understanding the difference protects access, dignity, and safety for people who rely on trained service dogs every day. 🐾💚

Before you judge someone’s disability, remember: visibility isn’t validity. 💚

Honoring the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. This Memorial Day, we remember and salute their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Every service dog starts with patience, training, and people who care. 🐾
Your donation doesn’t just support a program — it helps give someone more independence, confidence, and companionship for life. Every dollar moves a pup one step closer to changing someone’s world. 💚

Most people know not to pet a service dog… but there’s a lot more that helps than people realize. 🐕‍🦺💚
Giving space, respecting boundaries, and letting them work can make a huge difference for the handler. A little kindness and awareness goes a l

Did you know your donation can feed a service dog?
$30 helps provide quality food for one of the service dogs in our care! That may not seem like a lot, but for us, it's a huge impact!

High quality nutrition helps;
• Strengthen immune system
• Proper digestion
• Skin & Coat health🧥
• Weight management (important for all dogs but ESPECIALLY working dogs!)⚖️
• Helps with energy level🏃🏻‍♀️
• Brain development & cognitive function 🧠
• Joint & Muscle health💪🏻
• and much, much more!

Donate using the link below!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/provide-for-a-service-dog-for-a-month

Want to donate a bag of food? Check out our Amazon wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26NJIPW5PDGS9?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for your support! Every donation helps provide a life changing service dog for an individual with a disability! ♿