Rick Lherisson
FOUNDER-CEO
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Dedicated K9 Trainers
We are a passionate group of trainers, caregivers, volunteers, and animal lovers with one shared purpose: changing children’s lives through the power of a well-trained service dog.
Elica Lherisson
Co Founder & CFO
Chris Lherisson
Training Director & COO
Diana Cash
MANAGER
Richard Lherisson JR.
Lead Trainer, Media team
Sean Lherisson
Junior Trainer, Media team, Kennel Manager
WHAT WE OFFER
Why We Love What We Do...
At the Children’s Service Dog Foundation, our work is more than a job; it’s a calling. Every day, we witness the powerful bond between a child and their service dog, and it reminds us why we show up with passion, patience, and purpose. Seeing the joy, independence, and confidence these dogs bring to children and their families is the most rewarding part of what we do.
We Build Unbreakable Bonds
We Change Lives Every Day
We Believe in Giving Without Limits
We’re Surrounded by Passion and Purpose
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+HAPPY CLIENTS
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+YEARS OF WORK
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+TEAM MEMBERS
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+HAPPY PETS
testimonials
Children's Service Dog Foundations Reviews
Every service dog we place tells a story of hope, healing, and transformation. But don’t just take our word for it — hear directly from the families whose lives have been changed through the incredible bond between child and dog. These heartfelt stories are a powerful reminder of why we do what we do, and the impact your support makes every single day.
“The Children’s Service Dog Foundation has completely changed both my life and Luna’s. Their trainers are not only incredibly knowledgeable, but deeply passionate about what they do — and it shows in every step of Luna’s progress. Watching her grow into a confident, capable service dog has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
“Wanted to drop a line to say how totally amazing your service are. Everything works just fine without extra configurations. Thanks a lot and keep on loving' your job.”
“Guests will feel at home with the around-the-clock care of our pet-loving staff. We offer a safe, clean, temperature-controlled environment, playtime, exercise.”