We are courageously creating life-saving partnerships that inspire, transform, and empower communities.
Leading the Future of Medical and Wellness Service Dogs
Dogs4Diabetics has evolved to become the National Institute of Canine Service and Training (NICST), a trailblazer in the field of medical and wellness service dogs. Since 2004, we have trained dogs to alert to changes in blood sugar for people with diabetes, and we are now taking our industry-leading science into the future with medical alert dogs trained to detect and respond to a broad range of health conditions. These include early alerts for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, seizure response, cardiac events, PTSD, panic attacks, and other critical physiological and neurological changes—providing individuals with greater independence, safety, and peace of mind. We know what these amazing animals can do for humans, and we are answering the call with responsive, forward-thinking innovation.
Our Programs
To help more people and to make a greater impact, D4D has evolved into NICST. Under the NICST umbrella, we offer the following programs:
Science Still at the Core
All of our medical alert dogs are trained to the same rigorous standards and evidence-based science that made Dogs4Diabetics an internationally recognized leader. We are advancing that proven science and experience into the future to expand the impact of medical alert dogs and the lives they support.
Family at the Heart
While we are growing our programs to help more people, NICST will continue to provide the same high level of service to all our clients. We will continue to treat every client with complete care, love, and devotion, ensuring that everyone who turns to NICST can thrive in their lives.
