MobilityDog Services & Background Overview

WHAT Is MobilityDOg?

Mobility Service Dogs – West Coast Project DBA MobilityDog advances FUNctional independence for people with disabilities through service dog partnerships, education and empowerment workshops.

We imagine a world where adults and seniors with mobility disabilities can lead vibrant, independent lives—supported by mobility tools through both service dog and non-dog programs—ensuring access for all

What Services Does MobilityDog Offer?

MobilityDog provides bond-based puppy rearing, service dog advocacy, service dog training and hosts community meetups.

Services offered include mobility training, and disability education. Our dogs are raised using positive reinforcement, trained with Puppy Culture and sourced from health-focused ethical breeders.

MobilityDog supports adults and mature teens (16.5+), who can become service mobility dog handlers by attending our community and informational Zoom workshops. We support your mobility service dog journey thorough community and education.

MobilityDog offers educational workshops including PAWS that Empower, Reading Circles and WAG Workplace Inclusion.

Yearly we celebrate with big pawty a Pasadena City Hall —the Accessibility Resource Fair (A.R.F!).

MobilityDoG Founder and eXecutive Director

Janie Lynn Heinrich is the Executive Director of MobilityDog. After a spinal cord injury in 2010 left her using a wheelchair, Janie partnered with her first service dog, Phoebe, to regain mobility and independence. Facing age-related barriers in acquiring a new service dog, she established MobilityDog in 2018 to support others encountering similar challenges. Under her leadership, MobilityDog has matched over 40 service dog teams and offers programs like PAWS and WAG to educate and empower the community. Janie's commitment extends beyond the organization; she serves as a Commissioner on Pasadena’s Accessibility & Disability Commission and is an active member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Her journey exemplifies resilience and dedication to creating inclusive communities.