Service Dog Programs and Trainers in Wyoming
This page explains the law in general terms. It is not legal advice. For a specific situation, contact the agency listed on this site or an attorney.
Wyoming has few organizations that place or train service dogs, so the list is short. This guide covers the three that could be verified: K9s 4 Mobility in Cheyenne, Project Kenny in Casper, and Dogs and Tags of Wyoming in Cheyenne. It describes who each one says it serves, what it publishes about cost and waiting time, and how to start a conversation with it.
This is a directory, not a ranking. The programs serve different people, so a comparison on a single scale would not mean much. Where a program has not published a fee or waitlist, this guide says so and points you to the program itself.
The short version
- K9s 4 Mobility is an ADI accredited program in Cheyenne. It lists mobility, guide and facility dogs. It says it does not train for PTSD, hearing loss or medical alerts.
- Project Kenny is a nonprofit that places dogs with veterans and service members who have PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma or anxiety. Its site says there is no cost to the recipient.
- Dogs and Tags of Wyoming is a Cheyenne nonprofit that lists PTSD, TBI and mobility work, and mentions owner-trainers. It does not publish a fee on its own site.
No individual, independent service dog trainers in Wyoming could be verified for this guide, so none are listed. If you want a private trainer, ask them directly about their methods, experience and references before you commit.
What the law says before you start
Knowing the legal definition helps you judge what any program offers. ADA.gov says a service animal is a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task is what makes a dog a service dog. Emotional support, therapy and comfort animals are not service animals under the ADA.
ADA.gov also says that when the need is not obvious, staff may ask two questions. They may ask whether the dog is a service animal required because of a disability, and what work or task the dog has been trained to perform.
The ADA does not require a registry or certification for service dogs. Online registrations, ID cards and certificates are not legal proof of anything, and this guide does not link to any seller of them. A program placement can still be valuable for the training itself. It just is not a legal requirement for access.
Wyoming law follows the same approach. Under Wyo. Stat. 35-13-201 to 35-13-205, as compiled by the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University, people with disabilities may be accompanied by a service animal in public entity facilities and places of public accommodation. The state definition also covers a dog that is being trained to do work or perform tasks. The compilation does not spell out who may qualify as the trainer, so check the statute or the agency before assuming specific conditions.
The same compilation says that knowingly and intentionally misrepresenting an animal as a service animal to obtain rights or privileges is a misdemeanor under W.S. 35-13-203(b), with a fine of not more than $750. That is one more reason to be honest about what a dog is trained to do.
What ADI accreditation means
ADI stands for Assistance Dogs International, a coalition of assistance dog organizations. Its public member directory lists programs that belong to it. For Wyoming, that directory shows one listing: K9s 4 Mobility.
So "ADI accredited" describes a program, not an individual dog. It tells you that an outside body of assistance dog programs lists the organization as a member. It is not a government license, and it is not something the ADA requires. A program without ADI accreditation is not breaking any law, and a dog from an accredited program does not gain extra legal rights in Wyoming.
The specific standards behind accreditation, and how often a program is reviewed, are set by ADI. Check ADI directly for those details rather than assuming them. You can look up the Wyoming listing in the ADI member directory.
For a reader, accreditation is one useful signal among several. Others include whether a program tells you plainly what it trains, how long it takes, what it costs, and what support follows placement.
Comparison table
| Program | City | Kind | Who it says it serves | Published fee | Published waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K9s 4 Mobility, Inc | Cheyenne | ADI accredited | Mobility, guide and facility dogs | Not published in the sources reviewed; ask the program | Not published in the sources reviewed; ask the program |
| Project Kenny | Casper | Nonprofit | Veterans and service members with PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma or anxiety | No cost to receive a dog, including training and placement, per its website | Typically one to two years, per its website |
| Dogs and Tags of Wyoming | Cheyenne | Nonprofit | PTSD, TBI and mobility needs; veterans; owner-trainers | Not listed on its website; ask the program | Not listed on its website; ask the program |
"Not published" means the program's own site did not state a figure. It does not mean the service is free or that there is no wait.
Service dog organizations in Wyoming, one by one
K9s 4 Mobility, Inc (Cheyenne)
K9s 4 Mobility is an ADI accredited program at 11805 Campstool Road in Cheyenne. Its website lists mobility, guide and facility dogs. A Cowboy State Daily article reports it was founded in 2012.
The program's site is clear about what it does not do: it says it does not train dogs for PTSD, hearing loss or alerting to medical emergencies. That is useful to know before you apply. It is also the only Wyoming listing in the ADI member directory.
Pros
- The only Wyoming program in the ADI member directory.
- Lists guide dogs and facility dogs, which the other two programs do not list.
- States its limits openly, which saves applicants time.
Cons
- Does not train for PTSD, hearing loss or medical alerts, so it will not suit many applicants.
- Cost and waitlist were not found in the sources reviewed.
How to apply: start from the program's website at k9s4mobility.org and ask about eligibility, cost and timelines.
Project Kenny (Casper)
Project Kenny is a nonprofit that places service dogs with veterans and service members facing PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma and anxiety. Its website says there is no cost to receive a Project Kenny service dog, including training and placement.
The website says the waitlist is typically one to two years. A WA Gives profile for the organization says it currently has 60 service members on its waitlist. That profile also shows a Seattle mailing address and service areas of Washington and Wyoming. The program's own site gives Casper as the city, and says the veteran travels to Casper for a three-day in-person handoff and training. A Cowboy State Daily article from June 2026 places a training facility in Mills, Wyoming, so confirm the exact location with the program before you plan travel.
Pros
- No cost to the recipient, according to the program.
- Focused on PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma and anxiety, which are the needs where fewer Wyoming options exist.
- Publishes a waitlist expectation, so you can plan.
Cons
- Serves veterans and service members only, per its description.
- A wait of one to two years is long if your need is urgent.
- Requires travel for the in-person handoff and training.
How to apply: use the application information on projectkenny.org.
Dogs and Tags of Wyoming (Cheyenne)
Dogs and Tags of Wyoming, which also appears as Dogs and Tags PTSD, TBI of Wyoming, is a Cheyenne nonprofit. Its website lists PTSD, TBI, mobility, veterans and owner-trainers as its areas. The address on its site is 7618 Aztec Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82009. An AARP Wyoming article, summarized on Idealist, says it serves veterans and civilians with PTSD and TBI.
The program's own site does not list a price or a waitlist. Other sources may mention a figure, but a number from a news article is not the same as a published fee. Ask the program for its current cost, in writing, before you decide.
The website shows two different email addresses, one in the header and a differently spelled one in the footer. If an email bounces, try the other or use the contact details on the site.
Pros
- Covers PTSD, TBI and mobility needs in one program.
- Mentions owner-trainers, which may suit people who want to train their own dog with guidance.
- Appears to serve civilians as well as veterans, per the AARP Wyoming article.
Cons
- No published cost or waitlist on its own site.
- Website contact details are inconsistent, so confirm how to reach them.
- Details of how the owner-trainer path works were not found; ask the program.
How to apply: visit dogsandtags.org and contact the program to ask about eligibility, cost and process.
Service dog trainers in Wyoming
This guide lists programs, not independent trainers. No private trainer in Wyoming could be verified from the sources used, and one business named in earlier research could not be confirmed at all. Rather than guess, none are named here.
If you are considering a private trainer, whether to train your own dog or to get help with a dog you already have, these questions apply anywhere in Wyoming:
- What training methods do you use? Humane, reward-based training is the standard supported by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB). Avoid anyone who uses shock, prong or choke collars, alpha rolls, scruffing or dominance methods.
- What tasks will the dog be trained to perform for my disability?
- What does it cost in total, and what is in writing?
- Do you sell registrations, ID cards or certificates? These have no legal weight under the ADA, so treat that as a warning sign.
- Can I talk to people you have worked with?
Be wary of any promise of a guaranteed outcome. Dogs are individuals, and no trainer can honestly promise one.
Who each option may suit
These are matches by need, not rankings.
| If you need or want | Where to look first |
|---|---|
| A mobility dog, a guide dog or a facility dog from an ADI accredited program | K9s 4 Mobility |
| A dog for PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma or anxiety as a veteran or service member, at no cost to you | Project Kenny |
| A dog for PTSD, TBI or mobility as a civilian or veteran, or an owner-trainer route | Dogs and Tags of Wyoming |
| A dog for hearing loss or medical alerts | None of the three says it offers this. K9s 4 Mobility says it does not. Ask the others directly. |
| Mental health care alongside, or instead of, a dog | The VA Cheyenne Health Care System offers behavioral health care, including PTSD services. The VA pages reviewed do not mention service dogs. |
Veterans can find the VA's Cheyenne programs on the VA Cheyenne Health Care System programs page.
Verdict
There is no single right choice among these service dog programs in Wyoming, because they serve different needs and publish different amounts of information.
K9s 4 Mobility is the clearest fit for mobility, guide or facility dog needs, and the only Wyoming program in the ADI member directory. It is not an option if you need a dog for PTSD, hearing loss or medical alerts, by its own account.
Project Kenny is the most transparent about cost and timing. It reports no cost to the recipient and a typical wait of one to two years. It is limited to veterans and service members.
Dogs and Tags of Wyoming covers a wider mix of needs, including civilians and owner-trainers, but you will need to ask directly about cost, waitlist and process, since its site does not state them.
A practical approach is to contact more than one program, ask the same set of questions, and compare the answers in writing. Ask about eligibility, the tasks the dogs are trained for, total cost, waiting time, travel requirements, and what support follows placement. Because waitlists can be long, you may also want to ask whether a program can point you to other options while you wait.
If you run into access problems
This is general information, not legal advice. For employment discrimination, the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services runs the Wyoming Fair Employment Program under its Labor Standards division. Its general Equal Opportunity Officer is at 5221 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009, phone (307) 777-7807. No official state page was found that takes complaints about service animal access in public places, so check with the agency or with ADA.gov for the federal process.
For housing, W.S. 35-13-201(c) says a person with an assistance animal may not be discriminated against in leasing or renting residential property. Wyoming's broader term "assistance animal" in W.S. 35-13-205 includes animals beyond ADA service animals, and the federal Fair Housing Act also applies. This is separate from public access under the ADA, where emotional support animals are not service animals.
Sources
- ADA.gov, Service Animals FAQs
- Animal Legal and Historical Center, Wyoming assistance animal and guide dog laws (W.S. 35-13-201 to 35-13-205)
- Assistance Dogs International, Wyoming member directory
- K9s 4 Mobility, Inc
- Project Kenny
- Dogs and Tags of Wyoming
- VA Cheyenne Health Care System programs
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Equal Opportunity
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards