Service-dog Training and Education Program at University of Central Florida is a college club partnered with Canine Companions to raise future service dogs and educate our community about service dog and disability etiquette! Since we were founded in 2016, STEP has raised more than 100 puppies. This could not be possible in college without the community we have built in STEP@UCF and could not be more proud to be a part of DogFest 2026 in order to help the canine community grow beyond us.

In partnership with Canine Companions, we are able to provide expertly trained sercive dogs to people with disabilities throigout the southeast region. This gives individuals with disabilities life changing independence.

Every donation received during this event will enable us to change lives and every donation no matter how small is very appreciated and will help us reach our goal. We encourage you to help us in this mission, and if you cannot donate, share this page! Even by spreading the word your are being a great help to us. Thank you in advance from the whole STEP@UCF family and Canine Companions.

For more information about STEP and our puppies please visit http://stepucf.com

Go Knights, Bark On!