Livengood Service Dogs

10/03/2026

Welcome Tiki!
Tiki is for 2 months of puppy socialization.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001.

We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage of the first responders, service members, and ordinary Americans who stepped forward in the days that followed.

Twenty-five years later, we will never forget.

We honor their memory by remembering the courage, compassion, and unity that carried our nation through one of its darkest days.

🇺🇸 Never forget. 🇺🇸

09/04/2026

🎉 CELEBRATING THIS AMAZING TEAM! 🎉

Through our virtual Owner-Trainer Program, we had the opportunity to work with this incredible team all the way from New Mexico!

Her dog already knew how to perform Deep Pressure Therapy on command. Together, we helped them connect the dots between knowing the command and understanding when that task was needed.

Sometimes, the missing piece is simply the right guidance and someone helping you see the next step.

We are SO proud of this team for putting in the hard work and making such incredible progress! 🐾💙

This is what your donations help make possible. Your support allows us to provide affordable training and guidance to owner-trainer teams who need help, no matter where they are located.

If you'd like to help us continue supporting teams like this one, please consider making a donation to Livengood Service Dogs.

Every donation helps us help another team connect the dots.

Congratulations, you two! Keep up the amazing work! 🎉🐕

Video description: A woman and a large, fluffy black-and-tan dog are outside in a rural area. The ground is covered with dry grass and patches of green vegetation. Behind them is an open field, a wire fence, and a metal livestock gate. Above them is a bright blue sky filled with large white clouds.

The video begins with the camera being adjusted, briefly showing a close-up of the woman's shirt and the sky. The camera then settles on the outdoor scene. A blue folding cot or raised platform sits on the ground in front of the camera.

The woman walks into view and adjusts the blue platform while the dog waits nearby. She then sits down on the dry grass with the dog beside her. The dog moves close to her and settles against her body, climbing partly into her lap and leaning its large body into her for deep pressure therapy. The woman wraps her arms around the dog as they sit together peacefully.

The dog remains close, occasionally shifting position and looking around while staying pressed against the woman. The video ends with the pair sitting together against the wide, open backdrop of the field and dramatic cloudy sky.

09/03/2026

08/23/2026

Moxie is one of those dogs who reminds us why we love what we do.

Moxie is a rescue, under two years old, and has a LOT of energy. He is also an absolute lover boy who has been working hard alongside his owner through our Owner Trainer Program.

His training has included a combination of Board & Trains and virtual training sessions with his owner. In less than six months, Moxie has learned quite a few tasks, built a strong foundation of obedience, and made some seriously impressive progress.

We are incredibly proud of Moxie and his owner for all the work they’ve put in together. Watching a young rescue dog learn, grow, and develop into his role is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Moxie has come a long way in a short amount of time, and we’re excited to continue watching him grow and progress in his training.

And we want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who supports Livengood Service Dogs. Your support helps make it possible for us to offer our Owner Trainer Program at a very low cost, making quality service dog training more accessible to more people.

Every donation, share, purchase, and word of encouragement helps us continue doing what we do.

Thank you for being part of the Livengood Service Dogs family.

Rescuing Dogs to Rescue People.

Enjoy this video of Moxie running through an obedience sequence at double speed!

Moxie is a medium-sized, short-coated dog with a cream-colored base coat and distinct tan patches. His face is mostly white with tan coloring around his ears and portions of his head. He has floppy, triangular ears and a long, tapered muzzle with a dark nose.
His body is fairly lean and athletic, with a deep chest and long legs. His coat is short and smooth, while his tail is especially distinctive. It is fluffy, curled tightly upward over his back, giving him a somewhat spitz-like appearance.

08/18/2026

When Pet Dogs Help Train Service Dogs

For years, Trainer Tia has provided private pet boarding and pet dog training outside of her work with Livengood Service Dogs.

These are just a few of the many dogs who have stayed with her over the years while their families traveled, worked, or simply needed a little extra help.

This private work allows Tia to continue donating her professional time and expertise to LGSD.

So while these dogs are getting spoiled, their stays are also helping make it possible for Tia to continue spending countless hours training service dogs, working with handlers, and supporting LGSD teams.

Different dogs. Different families. Same trainer.

And after all these years, we're pretty sure Tia's house has officially been classified as a dog hotel.

Livengood Service Dogs
Rescuing Dogs to Rescue People

Colossians 3:23

08/16/2026

Moxie is learning a wake-up alarm task! ⏰️

The goal is simple: when Moxie hears the alarm, he knows that sound means it is time to wake his person. He then approaches and nuzzles his nose between their head and the couch or pillow to get their attention.

The important part is that the alarm is the cue. Nobody has to tell Moxie to wake his person. He hears the alarm, recognizes what it means, and performs the task.

This is a good example of how a task can look incredibly simple once it is finished, while actually requiring the dog to learn several steps and make the right connection between them.

And Moxie’s current strategy? 🐾

“If gently shoving my nose into your head doesn’t wake you, I have absolutely no idea what to tell you.”

Tia Livengood
Colossians 3:23

Video Description: The video is filmed from a stationary camera positioned several feet in front of a black leather couch, providing a wide view of the living room. A person is lying down on the couch beneath a large patterned blanket. A pink and gray dog bed is on the floor in front of the couch.

Moxie, a medium-sized light-colored dog with tan markings and a curled tail, is sitting on the floor near the couch. When the alarm sounds, Moxie gets up and walks toward the person on the couch.

He approaches the couch, places his front paws up on the couch, and climbs forward toward the person’s head. Moxie then moves his nose underneath the edge of the blanket near the person’s head and nuzzles into the space between the person and the couch, continuing the behavior to get the person’s attention.

The video demonstrates Moxie responding to the alarm as his cue and independently performing the trained wake-up behavior.

08/15/2026

Wesley here!

I am almost 11 months old, which means I am basically a grown-up.

Okay, fine. I am still a puppy.

Today I practiced lying Down under a bench while people and kids walked around me and stood REALLY close.

I did some sniffing because I have to keep up with important puppy investigations. But I stayed in my Down!

My trainer says this is called impulse control. I think it means, "Yes, Wesley, I know you saw the people. No, you do not need to go say hi to every single one."

I am learning that I can notice things without getting up to investigate them.

My trainer says maturity is a big part of this, and that good training takes time and lots of practice.

Apparently I cannot just download maturity.

Rude.

🐾 Wesley
Luke 16:10

Video description:
The video is filmed vertically from the trainer’s point of view, looking downward between her legs. The trainer is seated on a bench in a busy indoor public area with a concrete floor and a wall behind the bench. Wesley, an almost 11-month-old Golden Retriever, is lying in a Down directly between and underneath the trainer’s legs. People and children can be seen walking past and standing nearby, including some very close to Wesley. Wesley occasionally sniffs and looks around but remains in his Down position throughout the exercise, calmly observing the activity around him.

08/08/2026

💙 Abigail is Looking for Her Forever Home! 💙

Abigail, our beautiful Great Dane, is officially retiring from our service dog program and is now looking for a loving forever home as a PET.

Abigail is an absolutely wonderful dog who has decided that she would much rather enjoy the good life than have a job! She is happiest hanging out with her people, playing, getting loved on, and taking up her rightful amount of space on the couch. 😂

She is wonderful with:
🐾 Kids
🐾 Adults
🐾 Dogs
🐾 Cats
🐾 Ducks

Abigail is crate/potty trained and incredibly healthy. She is spayed, completely up to date on her vaccinations, and has already had a gastropexy. She has excellent bone structure and is a very nice, 2 year old Great Dane.

At approximately 30 inches tall and 90 pounds, Abigail is a little smaller than some Great Danes, but don't let her size fool you. Her heart is HUGE (metaphorically) !

The reason Abigail is leaving our service dog program is not because she is a bad dog or has a behavioral problem. Quite the opposite! She is simply a dog who doesn't need a job. Abigail would much rather spend her days being a beloved companion, playing, relaxing, and hanging out with her family.

If you are interested in adopting Abigail, please email us at [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself, your household, and the home you would provide for her.

Please share this post to help Abigail find her perfect family! ❤️

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” James 1:17