About Us
American Poodles At Work
is a Massachusetts-based program which breeds, raises, trains, and
places Standard Poodles as assistance dogs. We are dedicated to
providing well-trained, intelligent, healthy Poodles who enjoy working
for their partners, fulfilling the assistance dogs' purpose as an
unobtrusive helpmate.
Let Us Know Your Mind
Use the following form to inquire about our program or if have general interest in what we do. This is also the right place to ask about having a service dog presentation made to your organization. If you need access to our presskit, please indicate so on the form.
If you have specific interest in donating goods, services or your time then please do so at I want to help.
If you wish to learn about the availability of a service dog or to start the application process then please do so at Apply to APAW.
Dogs have been professionally trained to help people with mobility impairment for about 35 years, since Dr. Bonnie Bergin first pioneered the concept. She got the idea while abroad, when she saw donkeys carrying items and allowing their disabled owners to lean on them.
Not every dog is suitable for Service work, even if they receive all of the correct training and socialization. There are many factors involved, from genetics, to health issues, to a personality that is not quite willing/gentle enough.
