Our Story

Formerly known as Service Dog Project, Mobility Danes of New England, Inc. has bred, raised, and donated more than 180 certified Great Dane service dogs—completely free of charge—to individuals living with balance and mobility challenges.

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Our work begins with a specialized breeding program designed to support long-term soundness and stability. All potential breeding dogs undergo extensive OFA screening before they are considered for our program, helping ensure each generation is built for the physical demands of mobility and balance work.

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The Great Danes in our program are born and raised at our facility, where dedicated staff and volunteers provide round-the-clock care and close supervision during the critical first month of life. This also includes imported and donated pups from over seas and the USA. From the very beginning, each dog is supported with the structure, socialization, and attention that lay the foundation for a successful working partnership.

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Our comprehensive training program spans approximately 1.5 years, ensuring every dog develops essential mobility-support skills before being thoughtfully matched with a recipient. After placement, training and support continue to help the team adapt to the individual’s needs, routines, and lifestyle. As specialized balance dogs, our Great Danes are trained to provide steady harness support, adjust pace to match their handler’s gait, and perform controlled halts and braces to help a handler regain footing—or safely rise after a fall.