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\"\"Scott Mobley recently joined Ability Dogs as CEO. Scott has extensive experience with business administration, fund raising, and volunteer groups.<\/p>\n

Ability Dogs (formerly known as Handi-Dogs) empowers individuals to become skilled trainers of their own service dogs. Comprehensive, owner-involved training programs typically span 12 to 18 months. The programs provide extensive education and support to help people with various disabilities train dogs to assist them in their daily lives. Ability Dogs recognizes the unique bond between humans and dogs and harnesses this connection to enhance the lives of both. Ability Dogs instructors are not just trainers; they are educators, mentors, and advocates for the human-canine partnership. The curriculum extends beyond service dog training to include general public classes that teach dogs of all breeds and backgrounds a wide range of skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Some scenes from our April 5 meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1-Dessert!<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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2-Michael & Jack Troughton staff the check-in table<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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3-Sharyn Chesser & Assistant District Governor Ann Huber chat<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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4-Pat Patton & M Craig are all smiles<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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5-Jim Kester & Merle Anderson share a table<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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6-Catalina Rotary Club President Michael Troughton waves to the crowd<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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7-Dave Gallaher describes an upcoming service opportunity<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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8-Merle Anderson solicits support for a service project in Uganda<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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9-Foundation Chair B.J. Cordova makes a brief announcement<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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10-Arturo Mojica searches for the Queen of Hearts with help from Merle Anderson<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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11-Better luck next time – Arturo Mojica draws the 4 of Spades<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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12-Ability Dogs of Arizona board member Jan Gandolfi introduces the program<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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13-Ability Dogs of Arizona board member Jan Gandolfi<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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14-Scott Mobley, Executive Director of Ability Dogs of Arizona<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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15-Ability Dogs of Arizona Training Manager Pam Lundy demonstrates training techniques<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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16-Ability Dogs of Arizona volunteer Heidi with her service dog in training<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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