My autist daughter received a dog from this company. The nonprofit license was expired for 1 1/2 years while we were fundraising. They took our money and wasn't going to give a dog. We had to fight, and we rescued him.
I have such a deep love and appreciation for Topaz Assistance Dogs. It is an astounding blessing to be apart of such a genuine team that wants to do good for others. Their mission is being accomplished beautifully and I cannot express how incredible these dogs really are. The level of training and effort that goes into each placement is like no other organization in the country. I am so eager to see the program continue to grow and I am proud to be apart of this progression! There is nothing like the Topaz Assistance dogs Family.
- Ashton Kaatz
I knew practically nothing about service dogs and how much they can positively impact others. I have been raising dogs with Topaz for 2 years now and have met and connected with so many people that have had their lives changed because of Topaz. It truly makes everything I do worth it. I am so grateful for Topaz educating me and allowing me to help make a difference in the world.
Finally seeing my friend Emily with Google has been amazing! Google is such a big help to her and I’m so glad topaz helped her train him for success!
Amazing Organization to Stand Alongside. So grateful to call Topaz Trainers, Raisers, Volunteers, and Donors- Family.
-Oscar
I am so happy that Topaz worked with Emily and was able to gift her Google. He is so well behaved and helps her so much. I love seeing how great he is with her and her girls.
I am a dear friend of Emilys who has watched her suffer for years and struggle with multiple diagnoses. She has been so deserving of a service dog for so long but so many organizations do not offer dual training.Since Emily had so many different diagnoses- she really needed a dog that could accommodate multiple tasks. I Have personally met Google and he has made a difference for her and I'm so glad to see her smile more and get out more. Google really makes a difference and Topaz made that happen. If you are looking for an assistance dog for dual purposes- look no further than Topaz. They made it happen.
Topaz Assistance Dogs really helped my fiancé and me a lot. I'm happy because she's not lonely when I am at work thanks to Topaz. Emily now has Google who gives her a lot of love and support. We are thankful for what they do to make our lives better.
Emilio
Topaz Assistance Dogs, led by Robbie and Shoshana, has been life-changing. Through my dog, Google, they've not only eased the challenges of disability but sparked empowerment. Robbie and Shoshana's dedication stands out, offering a program beyond training, addressing unique needs. Google reflects their expertise and passion.
What sets Topaz apart is their personalized touch. It's not just about service dogs; they create transformative partnerships, fostering independence and community.
In every interaction, Topaz radiates warmth. Robbie and Shoshana's hands-on approach shows it's more than a job—it's a mission to enhance lives.
Google and Topaz have woven resilience, joy, and purpose into my life. This organization is a beacon of hope. I wholeheartedly recommend Topaz for a life-altering partnership.
I have been a puppy raiser for Topaz for a little over a year now. They are a great organization that I'm happy to volunteer for. They really care about the health of their dogs and are great at supporting their clients' unique needs. Looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future
Receiving my son’s Topaz assistance dog, Cortana, has been nothing short of amazing. The process was seamless, and watching their bond is truly breathtaking. Shoshana goes above and beyond to make a personalized and incredible experience and it’s something I will always be grateful for. Thank you
Topaz for making a positive impact on our lives.
In a largely unregulated industry, Topaz Assistance Dogs is committed to doing things the right way and reaching underserved populations with their work. For years, I struggled to find an organization that treated their dogs ethically and could meet my complex needs. I was on the waitlist for two other organizations before I was introduced to Topaz. The third time’s the charm and that couldn’t be more true for me and my new partner, Orbit. My dog came to me fully trained, health tested, and prepared to support my dynamic lifestyle. Orbit loves his job and adores all of the volunteers and trainers who worked with him. That alone speaks volumes to the way a program treats their dogs.
One of my first outings with Topaz allowed me to observe new teams during public access training. I was able to work up to that as a handler starting with matching camp, then from day one of my dog’s task training to refinement and reliability with plenty of practice outings in between. Before bringing Orbit home, I trained with him in all kinds of stores and restaurants, on various modes of transportation, at a conference with nearly 15,000 attendees, and at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios resorts.
These dogs are thoroughly prepared for service, learning upwards of 60 commands to work proficiently in public and assist their handlers. As handlers, we then must learn to communicate with our dogs and maintain that extensive training. Topaz gives you all the tools to succeed. It was an honor to take part in their inaugural group Team Training and to receive their first multipurpose autism assistance dog trained for an adult. I have enjoyed every minute working with Topaz Assistance Dogs and am confident that my new partner will allow me to live independently, likely even saving my life someday. The best part is it doesn’t end here! Topaz follows up regularly for the first year after placement and provides support for the lifetime of the dog. I look forward to continuing my journey with them and cannot wait to see where they grow from here!
As a first-time client to Topaz Assistance dogs but this being my fifth assistance dog I was looking for a organization that would be a lifetime relationship with me the assistance dog and the organization. Topaz Assistance Dogs is providing that. Not only just the BEST quality trained and healthy dog but the follow up and care you get after receiving your dog is above and beyond any organization that I have ever worked with or received a dog from in the past. Shoshana and Robbie Tanner are such caring people and will go way above and beyond anyone to help wherever they can to make sure you get the best trained dog. They will help and follow-up afterward should any issues arise to help you work through them. You can be sure if you get an assistance dog through Topaz you are getting one of the best quality trained assistance dogs out there. You will not be disappointed or left on your own, you will be part of a family and team.
I am incredibly proud to be a volunteer puppy raiser for Topaz Assistance Dogs. Raising for Topaz has been such a rewarding experience and I love being a small part of the pups’ training journey to the eventual client placement. I continue to be in awe of the level of training the Topaz dogs receive specifically for their forever person. The Tanners are wonderful as are the other puppy raisers!
We had the pleasure of working with Topaz Assistance Dogs as a breeder. They currently have two puppies from us. Working with Shoshana was great. She was informative, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Now that our puppies are with puppy raisers, we see updates and are able to follow their progress. We can't wait to see where the puppies end up, but know they will be in great hands along the way.
1-1-2017 my life was changed forever. Piper chose me to help me get my life back. She gave me the courage, ability and confidence to get back involved in choir, Bible study, grocery shop, etc… Shoshana has this unique way of placing the dogs and their handlers together. She listens, asks questions, is committed to the care and training of the Topaz dogs. Piper crossed the Rainbow Bridge a month ago and Shoshana was there offering care and compassion. Topaz Assistance Dogs has dedicated volunteers, puppy raisers and the most caring owner. Could not recommend any better service dog organization.
We learned about Topaz Assistance Dogs in 2021. I was immediately impressed by the dedication and vision of the owners, Shoshana and Robbie Tanner. I was fortunate to observe a teenage girl working with her new assistance dog at the Topaz Assistance Dogs training facility. It was a beautiful experience. I could see the growing bond between her and her gorgeous dog who was trained to quickly identify and react to seizures the girl had experienced in the past.
The Tanners are doing a wonderful job of breeding and training excellent assistance dogs and then carefully matching them with people who can most benefit from having the dog at their side everyday. Their work definitely enhances their clients’ lives on a daily basis.
I have now been a volunteer puppy raiser for Topaz Assistance Dogs for 2 years. Participating in the grown and enrichment of these pups has meant so much to me personally, but watching the dogs thrive with their “ person” makes my heart swell with pride.
We train to get each pup an individual identity that matches so well with their client. There is so much consideration to the individual’s needs and the dogs are there to assist in each.
I could not be prouder to say I am a puppy raiser for Topaz!
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I joined the Topaz volunteer puppy raiser program in January. I needed something to fill my time and felt a need to give back to others.
These amazing dogs have taught me so much more than the training knowledge I’ve shared with the pups.
The Topaz family I have gained is Amazing! ShoShana and Robbie are dedicated and passionate to help each client.
I know when my pup is matched with it’s “person” the dog has had the best individual training for each need.
Topaz Volunteer Puppy raising has been a true blessing to me.
We love Topaz Assistance Dogs! Our daughter was recently paired with a service dog and we are so grateful for her! Topaz is a truly incredible organization. The training for the dogs is better than any other organization I’ve seen! Shoshana is the ultimate dog whisperer and always knows just what to do. The trainers, Shoshana and Robbie are wonderful to work with and very helpful. I highly recommend Topaz Assistance Dogs if you are looking for the perfect service dog.
I began to volunteer with Topaz Assistance Dogs in January of 2021. My experience as a puppy raiser was truly an amazing one. This organization is made up of truly selfless volunteers, who raise amazing dogs that change lives. This is a great organization who helps so many.
We were lucky enough to find Topaz Assistance Dogs and evening luckier to have our daughter paired with a Topaz dog. We’ve worked with other Service Dog organizations and trainers over the past 15 years. Working with Topaz has been an honor. Shoshana and Robbie understand the importance of a well bred, well trained Service Dog. They worked tirelessly and endlessly to pair our daughter with the most perfect dog. Shoshana understands the complexities of having chronic diseases and how important and life changing a Service Dog can be. Topaz commits the time, the energy, the knowledge and skill needed for the handlers and families. The commitment doesn’t end when a dog is placed with their person. Topaz is available 24/7 for consultation, questions, encouragement and training. Topaz Assistance Dogs is the best of the best!
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We are thrilled to be working with Topaz to find the perfect Service Dog for our daughter. She needs a dog for mobility support as well as Diabetes support. Shoshana has been patient, kind and so thorough working with us. She’s assessed the needs of our daughter by watching her work with other dogs and studying her mobility. She carefully measured the height of our daughter and the height requirement of her future dog. We are in constant contact with her and look forward to a lifelong partnership and friendship with Topaz.
After years of being very familiar with service dog organizations, Topaz is beyond #1. Not only the top notch expert training, but the hearts behind it ! Shoshanah and Robbie are unique, warm and loving and it is evident in every dog they train. Their puppy raisers are hand picked with the same care as if it were for their own family. I’ve been fortunate enough to a part of some of these trainings, watching Mallory (a puppy raiser/trainer) on the Treasure Coast and I am often speechless at what I see and the beauty of these dogs being trained to make a difference in the lives of people who would be further limited without them. There is no other organization that has the total package of knowledge, expertise, love, warmth, caring and understanding — thank you Topaz on behalf of all those that you have welcomed into the Topaz family ❤️
I was placed with Siri in October of 2021 and she has changed my entire life. I was diagnosed with CPTSD in 2014 and after trying every treatment available to me, I was still struggling severely on a daily basis. I have also been diagnosed with POTS which causes me to faint frequently and has a myriad of other disabling symptoms. These two conditions had left me feeling very hopeless for my future. That changed completely when Siri came into my life. Siri has helped tremendously in mitigating my disabilities and allowing me to live my life again. Siri has truly given me my freedom back and allows me the ability to do things independently again. Siri is truly such an amazing, intelligent, sweet, caring, attentive, and motivated dog. She is my best friend and my lifeline. I cannot thank Topaz enough for matching us and bringing this wonderful, life changing dog into my world!
Topaz has changed my life in ways I didn’t think possible! I had a stroke in my early 30s and lost a lot of my mobility and independence. My dog River from Topaz is the absolute best - Shoshana and the Topaz team trained her for 2 years for my specific deficits and then they’ve been working with us since her placement to perfect her skills and make sure we’re thriving. I’m so grateful to be part of their community and that I found them!
My daughter was recently matched with a skilled companion dog from Topaz. They have been amazing to work with on every aspect, from application to continued training. We could not be happier with our sweet Luna. Even after placement, Topaz provides the support we need to ensure a successful partnership. Highly recommended!
Our son Jonathan is a client of Topaz Assistance Dogs. We have had my sons dog Bixby now for a little over a month and it has been life changing for Jonathan. He was diagnosed with seizures and has a lot of anxiety and problems sleeping. Bixby has helped so much and given Jonathan more independence. Shoshana and Robbie love what they do and are dedicated to each client and family who they come in contact with as well as each volunteer that helps out with training and raising these wonderful dogs. We are so blessed to have met them and are so thankful for all they have done and have continued to do for our son Jonathan and our family. If anyone is looking for a service dog we highly recommend Topaz. They put their heart and soul into what they do!
I started volunteering with Topaz Assistance Dogs in March of 2021 and I cannot tell you how much of an impact volunteering with Topaz has made on my life. I was introduced to Topaz through an amazing friend/mentor and I have met some pretty awesome people through this organization and it’s just such an incredible feeling knowing what we do alongside this organization to help provide assistance to others. Shoshana and her family are absolute angels and donate so much of their time to train the puppies and help guide the puppy raisers themselves for nothing but success in providing the best quality service dogs to clients in need. Volunteering for Topaz is a reward itself and it gives you such a surreal feeling to know that what you’re doing is all for a GREAT cause. Saving lives one pup at a time! 10/10 would recommend Topaz Assistance Dogs to someone in need of a service pup!
I was in the hospital after a car accident and feeling overwhelmed and afraid. One of the members of Topaz knew I was a struggling and did a surprise visit. I immediately felt more calm and was able to get through a procedure that I was extremely anxious about which was only making the pain worse. Once I had the support and courage of my four legged hero visitor I suddenly felt relaxed and brave. Thank you Topaz for helping me through that experience and giving me strength to keep fighting.
After 5 years Topaz continues to grow and help change more lives within our community. With a focus on helping those with complex and multiple diagnoses Topaz helps those that have been unable to find the same high caliber care and support from other resources. Being a part of the Topaz family is a very rewarding and meaningful experience.
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As one of the founding Board Members, it has been such a blessing to be a part of a community like this. The volunteers, donors, clients, and everyone involved makes Topaz stand out as beacon of hope for those that benefit from the services provided. I would like to thank everyone that has made what we do here possible.
Having had dogs as well as other types of animals my entire life, I am constantly amazed at how Topaz has professionally trained these dogs to respond so specifically to the individual needs of their clients. It is such a special moment to see how a person’s life can be altered so dramatically by this willing companion, allowing them to assist in navigating a more normal life, without which, would possibly not be available. Volunteering by puppy raising and exposing the magic that Topaz possesses, has truely been a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
Topaz Assistance Dogs(TAD) is an amazing organization that works to stand not only by their mission but also by their clients. I was introduced to TAD through a mutual friend from Southeastern Guide Dogs, I wanted to broaden my experience as a Puppy Raiser and have a better understanding of the Service Dog curriculum. Since being a part of TAD, I have had direct hands on experience working with their pups as well as their clientele. TAD strives in finding the best match for both the handler and their Service Dog. TAD is such a unique organization because of their training, knowledge and dedication, they are able to place Service Dogs in a dual curriculum, i.e hearing alert and mobility,. TAD takes pride in helping the working teams strive to be the very best, with continued training and contact. Shoshana, Robbie and Madison Tanner are an incredible bonded family who continue to give endless time to TAD as well as finding the time to serve the community. TAD will always be a top recommendation. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart to Topaz Assistance Dogs and the Tanner Family for growing me to be a better Raiser.
I started volunteering with Topaz in January of 2021. Shoshana and her family are nothing but amazing people making true differences in the world through assistance dogs. Through this program, I have met some incredible people and have learned so much about the dedication it takes to train service dogs. I absolutely recommend this program for anyone who is looking to make a difference in the community!
Being part of the Topaz family has been such a rewarding experience! Since meeting Shoshana and her family they have always made us feel welcome! The events we have been part of will always be a fond memory with lots of doggie kisses and lessons learned! We are so excited to continue volunteering whenever we are able to! Our children truly enjoy being a part of the community and Topaz! Thank you for all you guys do not only for the animals and their recipient but for the special needs community as well! ������
Topaz Assistance Dogs is truly one of the best there is.I am currently raising my 3rd puppy with them and I am so grateful to be a part of this awesome organization.
I absolutely love Topaz! As a puppy raiser, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing humans involved with this organization. Everyone is working to prepare these pups to do big jobs and it’s heartwarming to be surrounded so many passionate people! The service dogs are highly skilled and held to a high standard by the trainers which I appreciate so much. I love being a raiser for Topaz and cannot wait to see the organization continue to grow.
Beautiful people and dogs!
From the first day I met Shoshana, I knew that I was in the right place. Her acute knowledge of training a service dog and matching it with the right person is based on years of experience. She is both dedicated and passionate about her dogs and clients and will take as much time as needed from the initial meeting to training (which includes the client) to handoff and beyond. Due to health issues, I became part of the Topaz family and was teamed with Ziva. It feels shallow to say that my life has changed for the better, but it is true. I often wonder how I functioned without her and the support of my “extended” family.
My two teens and I became puppy raisers for Topaz Assistance Dogs at the start of 2020 Covid19 and quarantine. I have heard about service dogs, but because of Topaz, I now understand the magnitude of the positive, life changing impact this organization brings to children and adults with Autism and other physical and cognitive health conditions. The founder Shoshana is extremely knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to provide a high level of training tailored to each individual’s needs and lifestyle. Topaz is very professional and caring. It has been an honor for my family and I to be a part of this organization that enriches so many lives by providing wonderful dogs.
I’m in my 4th year with Topaz, and Shoshana and Robbie are still very much involved with C’est Si Bon and me! Follow up reevaluations keep us focused and always training. They are always available for questions and encouragement.
Shoshana is a true angel! And Topaz Assistance Dogs is the real deal! Not only does she give back in her free time, this amazing nonprofit is serving the community and making differences in so many lives!
This is our third time going through the process of obtaining a medical alert dog for our daughter. Anyone that has been through this process knows it is not a short process and sometimes there are many obstacles that need to be overcome by the client as well as the trainer/provider. We have already been working with Shoshana and Topaz for eight months and have nothing but praises for her and the organization. Shoshana initially met with us and evaluated our need while one a trip to our region. She met with us for the entire afternoon and asked us as many questions about our daughter and her needs as we asked about Shoshanna’s experience and the environment she established at Topaz. We left that meeting with plans to travel to Topaz in two months in order to tour their facilities and have an opportunity to have our daughter work with Shoshana and some potential partners. Unfortunately, COVID-19 became our obstacle and but travel on hold.
When the world had started to open up, we traveled to Florida for our Topaz experience. Shoshana met with us over two days and it was a joy to work with her in her environment. She did some basic drills with our daughter with a couple of dogs and we even did some extensive public access drills. This opportunity gave Shoshana a chance to observe all of us working with the dogs and evaluate the various needs of our daughter. Through our discussions and visit, Shoshana realized abilities a dog would need to have in order to meet the multiple medical needs of our daughter. When we would start discussing the various situations, we have found ourselves in with our daughter’s health and it was so refreshing to see Shoshana’s reactions and the depth of understanding and empathy she has for our daughter’s situation. We ended the visit with all of us having a better understanding of the requirements for a medical alert dog as well as the next steps in the process.
I have nothing but positive things to say about Topaz and Shoshana. She has a solid plan to manage her organization and execute her vision of helping others in need. She knows what she is doing and has so much empathy for those that need a medical alert dog. I look forward to continuing this journey with Shoshana and Topaz and would recommend them to anyone searching out a medical alert dog.
It is wonderful to see such a kind and caring organization bring light and independence to those in need. I take pride in knowing that dogs from my own personal breeding program are helping build the foundation of Topaz Assistance Dogs! Seeing the dedication that the trainers put in and the outcome just amazes me. Keep up the great work!
I cannot say enough about my wonderful experience with Topaz Assistance Dogs! Shoshana and Robbie not only changed my life when they helped pair me with my dog (Lyra), they also changed the life of so many children... Lyra is both a hearing alert dog and a facility dog who works with children with special needs. I could not imagine not having Lyra as a part of my personal and professional life. Topaz went above and beyond with Lyra's initial training, the process of pairing Lyra and I, training me, and the follow-up training with both Lyra and myself. I truly love the Topaz Family!
I am in the process of getting my next service dog who will help me with mobility and diabetes. Topaz Assistance have been great while working with me and going through the process to find the right service dog for me. Everyone is patient and helpful to match me with the perfect dog. I’ve met with them to train and assess what I need it was a blast and can’t wait to see what they have in store for me in the future.
Incredible and Amazing. Those are only two of the words I would use to describe Topaz Assistance Dogs. The time, effort, and care they put into training the dogs in all kinds of situations is far more than I would have imagined. They have even brought Dogs to my animal sanctuary for training so they could be exposed to different types of animals to help train them for every situation they might come across after being matched.
I have first-hand seen the patience and knowledge that is taken when they are able to transform an energetic puppy into a gentle dog that alert to its surroundings and is able to behave superbly in any situation that they are in.
They are incredibly knowledgeable and clearly love what they do. I would highly recommend Topaz Assistance Dogs for anyone in need of an assistance dog.
As and affiliate trainer with Topaz Assistance Dogs and having a Topaz Assistance Dog myself, I know first hand how life changing this organization is. Our founder Shoshana places great importance on matching the perfect service dog with a specific client. She takes time to get to know the daily lives and specific needs and requirements of each client to ensure we can provide the highly skilled and specialized service dog the client needs. She also takes the time to ensure that the client and service dog are a match personality wise too. This means Shoshana personally travels to our clients with the prospective service dog to meet with them and their family to ensure an unbreakable bond and specialized partnership is established and that the client and service dogs personalities are a good fit for each other. Topaz Assistance Dogs is an organization that truly invests in their clients and their service dogs. We provide lifetime support and continued training throughout the entire partnership. We truly are family and pride ourself on that support. My Topaz service dog truly changed my life and with her and Shoshana I have gained the independence I have longed for and now am able to give back and train service dogs for others in need!
I have worked with Shoshana in the beginning of her training service dogs. She is an exceptional trainer and friend. When she started Topaz, I knew this was going to be one of the best service dog training programs out there. Her care and commitment to the dogs and to the clients is incomparable. She has built on her years of working knowledge of training and using a service dog to become one of the best trainers I have ever known. Her compassion comes through in everything she does. She has made Topaz Assistance Dogs, Inc. the top program I have ever seen. I always recommend people contact this organization whenever I am asked about my service dogs and where should people look to get one for themselves.
I have known Shoshana for many years. The love of our furry kids brought us together and her beautiful soul has kept us as friends. When she decided to open her own Assistance Dogs Non Profit organization, I was so excited for her and the lucky recipients of the pups. Shoshana is a perfectionist and gives 150% in what ever she does. Her organization is just that 150% of Shoshana and the pups she raises and trains for the many people in need are truly happier with their lives with a Topaz Assistance Dog.
Topaz Assistance Dogs is a small and very powerful non-profit agency who changes lives everyday! As an assistance dog training and placement agency, Topaz has the client placement protocols, training and matching experience, and overall structure equal to the largest and oldest agencies in the country. I am a trainer in this field with over 10 years of working experience for small and large agencies with multiple specialized credentials. As an independent contractor I also work for several other Service Dog agencies. Topaz offers exceptional client support and follow up with their local/regional Field Rep Trainers. I have worked very closely with Topaz for a year during this highly challenging and difficult year of 2020. While working with Topaz, I have always been included in training and client discussions, as well as the difficult and ever changing pandemic/covid-19 safety protocols. This agency operates with the highest level of care & empathy not only for their clients, but also for each and every one of their dogs! Topaz hand selects puppies/dogs for their breeding line, training programs and placements. ALL of these canine team members are raised and trained on their family farm and live in their homes and the homes of puppy raisers and trainers. Topaz Assistance Dogs has the personal touch and high accountability of being a small non-profit, that delivers a larger agency knowledge base, experience level, professionalism and standards.
I am an avid supporter of Topaz Assistance Dogs and their founders Shoshana and Robbie Tanner. Their dedication in raising and training their service dogs and their compassion for their clients are unmatching! A successful partnership between the dog and the handler is not only based on the quality of service dogs but their attention to detail in ensuring that the life long partnership is a true match and the "human" partner is ready for the relationship. This organization is one of the best!
Topaz Assistance Dogs, is a top-notch 501(c)3 organization. They are an extremely professional service/assistance animal training organization. I'm proud of the things that they are doing to enrich the lives of individuals living with Autism and other mobility and cognitive health conditions.
Topaz is an AMAZING organization!!! Shoshanna & Robbie are so kind & caring & ALL of their dogs are family. Great feeling to know that their training has helped so many in need.❤️
I have known Shoshana for many years. She is knowledgeable about service dogs and dedicated to helping those with disabilities. Topaz is a reflection of that. Topaz Assistance Dogs strives to produce top quality service dogs. From their careful dedication to selecting the best puppies for training and future breeders to the quality socialization and training they receive. Topaz strives to produce healthy, happy, stable dogs who will be the best service dog they can be!
Topaz is truly one of a kind! They take so much time, energy, love, compassion to help others. They do amazing work with all their dogs and treat them as if they were their own babies! Truly remarkable!
I’ve known Shoshana for many years. I was always in awe of her training of her service dogs!
I always said she should open a school and when she did she impressed me more.
Definitely very highly recommend if your in her area & looking for a very well tasked trained service dog. Or if you want to volunteer for them.
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I have been a fan of this school since it opened. I have donated to it because the owners/founders of the organization train their dogs amazing . I have known the owners prior to them opening the school and saw the wonderful work that they do by providing well trained service dogs to people with different disabilities.
i have known shoshana for years... she is an amazing woman, and an excellent dog trainer as well. i'm so glad i live in an area of Florida that she is servicing.
i have met several of her assistance dogs and have been super impressed.
when i found out shoshana was now going to be servicing my area of Florida. i got in touch with her and applied. my current assistance dog will be turning 10 in October and by the time my next assistance dog is ready my current dog will be going into retirement.
she believes every service animal deserves a retirement and i couldn't agree more
one of the things that make this organization great is that they don't just pair you with any assistance dog. she wants to make sure that the dog can do everything for you it needs to do, and that it's personality matches your lifestyle. after she accepts a client she then personally goes to that person home to make sure the assistance dog will be cared for and in a good environment.
she goes above, beyond, and then a little bit further. overall a great program top to bottom.
Shosana and her team are great! She did a presentation to our TBI group and I was amazed to learn they are one of the few organizations that train their dogs for multiple disabilities. I true custom dog for the particular individual. Happy to promote and support them.
I discovered Topaz a couple years ago and was very impressed with the quality of training and passion for helping people through service dogs displayed by Shoshana. I volunteered to join the board shortly after this introduction to help Topaz grow and provide service dogs to as many of those in need as possible. As a retired IT executive I have a long career of working with results oriented projects and I see Topaz as an example of a results oriented non-profit with a mission to help the many people that can have a life altering benefit from a quality service dog.
There are not enough characters in this little box to convey they love, appreciation, and respect I have for Topaz Canine Services. The work they do is unlike any other in this community. They treat ALL tgeir clients like family, make you feel completely supported, and provide support in all areas along the way. Robbie and Shoshana are unlike any other. Their care and knowledge for the dogs is incredible and it shows. Not only do they help individual children and adults with disabilities but entire groups in the Autism community as well. My husband and I feel blessed to know them and honored to work with Topaz Canine Services!
Topaz Canine Services is an organization that deeply cares about their clients. They strive for high standards within the industry not only with exceptionally trained dogs but ones that also really love their jobs!
Topaz Canine develops strategic partnerships by tailoring the dog's training for the individual's unique needs and lifestyle; not a "one size fits all" approach. Clients receive comprehensive follow up and life time hands-on support.
I can’t say enough good things about Topaz. They train amazing dogs and are amazing people. I have worked with them both professionally and personally. They are the real deal.
This organization is one of the best out there for incredibly trained service dogs. Not only is the for the dog second to none, but they take the time to work with the new handler to insure that the partnership between service dog and handler is optimized and is a perfect match. They truly care about the dogs and make sure that the dog is suitable for the task it will perform for a person with disabilities. They also make certain that the dogs that are released from the program are placed in good homes where they will thrive.
In addition, this is my "go to" organization for information on service dog accessibility. They are actively working in the community to educate the public on service dogs and the rights of those who require those dogs.
This is an amazing organization!
Topaz Canine Services is the real deal. Shoshana and Robbie have the knowledge, passion and compassion to work with dogs and clients to bring out the best in both. They aren’t limited to one disability and are working with great planning and forward thinking to continue this endeavor for the best results for clients and canines. Love them! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have been a client of Topaz Canine Services for almost a year. Topaz is dedicated to changing people’s lives by pairing their clients with a dog that is trained for the clients needs. The dogs give their handlers freedom, and confidence, to live their lives with confidence. Topaz has changed my life and of many others.
Topaz Canine Services is a tremendous organization. I am a senior citizen and have been a member of the ‘Topaz Family’ since fall 2016. Topaz’s ability to access and meet the clients’ individual needs is beyond compare. Topaz possesses the great skill required to be able to understand numerous disabilities and what is required to improve the quality of life for each client. After that assessment, the tremendous training skills come into play. It is thrilling to see the communication develop between the trainer/dog/client as the service animal is expertly trained by this organization to execute his duties. Topaz excels at meeting client needs in a most friendly and caring environment. That is why I call myself a member of the ‘Topaz Family’. Topaz Canine Services brings hope to many with an exceptionally trained service companion, the bonus of unconditional love and lifetime of friendship within the ‘Topaz Family’.