- About CaPR
One Person. One Dog. Partners in Life.
Canine Partners of the Rockies (CaPR) was incorporated as a Colorado nonprofit in 2002. CaPR's mission is to raise, train and place highly skilled service dogs with mobility limited Colorado residents to facilitate their independence. We also educate the public about the role assistance dogs (guide, hearing and service) play in the lives of people with disabilities. CaPR primarily uses retrievers (Golden and Labrador).
CaPR service dogs assist with everyday tasks that many take for granted, such as opening a door, switching on a light, or picking up a dropped item. CaPR service dogs performs these important tasks with "dogged" determination and unconditional love. A CaPR service dog is much more than a helpful, loving companion to its person with a disability. A CaPR service dog is a partner in life!
CaPR is dedicated to using humane and positive training methods to produce gentle, responsive, highly-skilled service dogs with an unyielding desire to work. Overall, the process takes two years of love, nurturing and rigorous training which is provided by our team of dedicated volunteer puppy raisers and advanced trainers. To learn more go to the FAQ page.
Eligibility
CaPR trains dogs to provide assistance to people who have limited mobility, from individuals who use wheelchairs to those requiring a steady four-legged partner to balance them as they walk. A service dog applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:
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Have a permanent residence in Colorado
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Have a mobility limiting condition
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Have a condition that will not be adversely affected by a dog or adversely affect a dog
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Have the ability to work with a dog for a minimum of five years
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Have no plans to move out of state in the next three years
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Have greater independence as a goal
Please note, CaPR does NOT train:
Hearing dogs
Seizure alert or response dogs
Guide dogs for people with visual disabilities
Dogs for adults or children with Autism
Companion dogs for people needing emotional support
Dogs for people with psychiatric disabilities
