NEADS

NEADS (National Education Assistance Dog Service) is a non-profit organization that trains service dogs to assist physically challenged and hearing impaired individuals.  They do not train dogs to work with blind or visually impaired individuals.  Interns have the opportunity to assist professional dog trainers with various aspects of training, including socialization, obedience work, etc.  Interns also have the opportunity to work directly with clients (the eventual dog owners) and to do public relations and education outreach if it is of interest.  Because NEADS classes run on a five-month schedule, Dynamy internships may coincide with the beginning, middle, or end of a class cycle, with duties varying accordingly.  Interns also assist with exercising and washing the dogs, kennel maintenance, etc.