Welcome to The Service Dog Institute

The Service Dog Institute (TSDI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those with special needs by providing trained service dogs to boost confidence, provide comfort and perform skilled tasks that enable partners to lead more independent lives.

Based in Greenville, South Carolina, we are committed to making the best possible match between a family and dog, extensively training both the family and dog, and providing ongoing support, to ensure a long-term successful partnership. TSDI provides service dogs to Children ages 5-18 years old, and adults with special needs.


Service Dogs We Provide

Mobility/Balance Assistance Dogs, trained to assist with mobility limitations or unsafe movement of a child. The dog can also retrieve objects, open…

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Multi-purpose Service Dogs, are specially trained to perform a wide range of tasks and specifically tailored to assist with unique needs.  Public…

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Companion Dogs, have a calm, dependable and affectionate demeanor; providing company to someone who may need a friend.  While highly…

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Therapy/Facility Dogs work with a trained volunteer or professional in one or more locations. These dogs are trained to bring comfort…

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How You Can Help

Financial Donations are greatly needed to help with the cost of training. Whether it is a general donation or earmarked…

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Make your coffee count! “Ricky Roast” flavors that come in either classic bagged coffee or 12 count boxed k-cups. For…

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Experienced or in training designers, copywriters, marketers, photographers, filmmakers, and fundraisers are needed to help us raise awareness of The…

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Families to serve as volunteer puppy raisers, providing safe homes for our puppies with plenty of supervision, socialization and lots…

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The Service Dog Institute

Mailing Address:
655 H Fairview Road#173
Simpsonville, South Carolina 29680

Founder:
Melissa Yetter

Office Email Address:
Melissa@tsdi.org

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The Service Dog Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations and gifts made to The Service Dog Institute are tax deductible under the statue.