Celebrate National Service Dog Month
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Joybound People & Pets
2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA
In honor of National Service Dog Month, you are invited to an open house for Joybound’s Shelter to Service program.
Join us on Saturday, September 14 from 10 am – 1 pm at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters.
- Learn about how Joybound trains shelter dogs to become psychiatric service dogs.
- Meet Shelter to Service dogs.
- Find out about how fostering a future service dog can earn you credit towards professional dog training certifications.
- Take a tour of Joybound’s state-of-the-art facility.
- Meet mental health and wellness professionals and Shelter to Service community partners.
- Plus, JUNKED: Powered by Veterans will be offering e-waste disposal and donating proceeds to Joybound’s programs.
Participating Partners
Event Location
Joybound People & Pets – Engelstad Hall: 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
About Shelter to Service
Joybound’s Shelter to Service program trains shelter dogs to become psychiatric service dogs and facility animals. Through the power of the human-animal bond, these smart, loving animals help people diagnosed with emotional and mental health conditions find a new *leash* on life.
These psychiatric service dogs are much more than just pets; they’re trained professionals capable of assisting individuals with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, agoraphobia, and beyond. While any animal can provide much-needed companionship, these dogs offer a lifeline to those battling mental health challenges, drastically enhancing their independence and security. Like all service animals, psychiatric service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks that address the symptoms of their handler’s condition. This can include providing comfort during an anxiety attack, reminding them to take medication, or interrupting harmful behaviors. The presence of a service dog can also help stabilize emotions, leading to more predictable routines and a sense of control over one’s life.
