Can I order more prints later?
Yes. We will have an option for ordering more prints if you choose later this year.
Where is the facility?
We are currently in the beginning phases of our capital contributions campaign for a facility. We do not have an estimated completion date yet.
Where are these paintings going?
These paintings will hang on our Portrait Wall in our new Operation Sidekick facility.
Can I pick my artist?
No. In order to ensure that we can meet the demand for paintings we are rotating the artists as they become available for more portraits.
iOS (Apple Calendar App)
On your iPhone or iPad, open your device settings. Scroll and tap Passwords & Accounts. Tap Add account Other. Tap Add Subscribed Calendar Copy & paste this public ICS feed: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/apbf.dog_601sep9ijbd8ub92j8uu30n9ns%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
iOS (Google Calendar App)
Open the Google Calendar app . Tap Menu . Tap the calendar you want to view. To find more available calendars, tap Show more. View Google Calendar Help for iOS support.
Android
Open the Google Calendar app . Tap Menu Settings . Tap the calendar you want to view. To find more available calendars, tap Show more. Turn Sync on or off. View Google Calendar Help for Android support.
Computer (Apple Calendar App)
On your computer, open Apple Calendar . Click File > New Calendar Subscription Paste this public ICS Feed: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/apbf.dog_601sep9ijbd8ub92j8uu30n9ns%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Computer (Google Calendar)
On your computer, open Google Calendar. On the left, next to "Other calendars," click Add From URL. Enter our calendar's address in the field provided (provided above). Click Add calendar. The calendar will appear on the left side under "Other calendars." [...]
Is there a service dog standard that Operation Sidekick follows?
Yes! OS follows the guidelines of Assistance Dogs International which is a coalition of nonprofit service dog associations in place to ensure that high standards are met in training, education, and placement of service dogs. [...]
Can I adopt a service dog?
No. Service dogs are working dogs that need to be paired with a person to fulfill their duties. Dogs that are well-trained for service work, but do not meet our requirements for pairing with one [...]
How long does training take?
Most service dogs are ready to be paired and begin training with their permanent handler between 16 and 20 months of age. We start working with the puppies as early as day three after birth.
What happens to the dogs that don’t make it through the program?
Not every dog was built to be a service dog, despite how much training they have and how young we start. For our dogs that simply aren’t 100% cut out for the work involved in [...]
What is the difference between a Therapy Dog, a Service Dog, and an Emotional Support Dog?
Therapy dogs can provide a variety of services to multiple people and/or groups of people, whereas service dogs provide specific services to one individual. Therapy dogs and Emotional Support Animals are not protected under the Americans [...]
Can I donate a dog for the program?
We do not take in privately owned surrenders or privately rescued dogs to train for service work. APBF follows proven methods for training as demonstrated by the respected service dog breeding and training community. With [...]
I’m a Veteran – I Don’t Need a Dog Myself But Want to Help. What Can I do?
Volunteer! Become a puppy raiser and help raise and train the puppies/dogs for the program Help network and spread awareness about the program Fundraise For more information, head over to our Volunteer Page and get started by [...]