We are courageously creating life-saving partnerships that inspire, transform, and empower communities.

Answering the Call

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. After 15 years of training dogs to alert to changes in blood sugar for diabetics, we are taking our industry-leading science into the future. 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 dogs will be trained according to the high standards and science that made D4D an internationally recognized brand name. We are taking 15 years of science and experience into the future.

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.