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Our Vision

A future where youth, dogs, and pet parents work together to unlock the incredible benefits of human-canine connections.

Our Mission

Empowering youth through innovative dog training, fostering personal growth and career readiness while creating Therapy Dog Teams that bring education, healing, and support to the community.

Impacting Local Communities

We offer after-school programs where youth learn a unique dog training method—building valuable skills for future careers in pet care or related fields.

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Paws and Boots on the Ground

We’re a registered charity on a mission to transform young lives through the power of dog training. By pairing youth with screened pet dogs, we develop employability skills, confidence, and career pathways all while building compassionate therapy dog teams that can go on to support our community.

What We do

At Paws and Boots on the Ground, we empower youth by pairing them with screened pet dogs to build leadership skills, confidence, and community connection. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and therapy dog development, we’re shaping, stronger futures—on both ends of the leash.

After-School Programs

Designed as an enriching extension to the school day, our after-school programs provide youth with access to our dog training curriculum.

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Community Visits

At Paws and Boots on the Ground, we believe in the power of connection between youth, dogs, and the wider community.

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Community Voices

Our work is about more than training dogs, it’s about empowering youth, building connections, and creating therapy dog teams that make a difference. See what our community has to say about the impact of Paws and Boots on the Ground.

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At Paws and Boots, we create meaningful connections between youth and dogs.

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Events

From training sessions to community outreach, our upcoming events offer plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference.

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Support Us

Every dollar helps us provide training, gear, and support to youth and dogs in our program. Your contribution helps us grow pawsitive change!

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