K9 Program

Kobolenske's K9 Service Dog Fundraiser

Meet Cora Lee, a bright and loving 20-year-old attending Duquesne University’s special needs and life skills program. Despite living with muscular dystrophy and being on the autism spectrum, Cora’s positivity, kindness, and infectious spirit light up every room she enters. She loves WWE, spending time with family, and bringing smiles to everyone around her. We’re raising funds to help Cora receive specialized service dog training — giving her a loyal companion to support her balance, comfort her during tough moments, and help her gain the independence she deserves.

Win $2500

Winners will be chosen December 25, 2025 and notified December 28, 2025.

$15 per Ticket

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Autism-Pittsburgh believes in the positive impact autism service dogs provide to each child. Autism service dogs are trained to respond to the child with autism specific needs. These service dogs can be trained in interrupting self-harm actions, social isolation, mood swings, and self-stimulation. Autism Service dogs can help enhance verbal skills by having the child with autism use commands for the dogs. These autism service dogs will also have the ability to find the child in cases of bolting by various methods of tracking.

Meet Our Trainers

Dog Training Elite

Autism K9 Grants, partners with Vince Conrad, owner and trainer from Dog Training Elite. Vince obtained a Dog Training Elite franchise in 2021. His training encourages the owner to actively participate in the training so they acquire the skills necessary to continue to build upon their relationship long after the training is complete.

At Your Service
Dog Training

Service Dogs for individuals with neurodivergent conditions, including autism spectrum disorders provide:

*Calming deep pressure;

*Interrupt behaviors and calm emotional outbursts;

*Ease difficult transitions; and

*Improve communication, social bonds and social skills.