Modest Dog: A Global Leader in Emotional Support and Service Dog Training

Modest Dog has emerged as a global leader in emotional support and service dog training and certification. With a strong presence across the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and throughout Latin America, the organization is reshaping how emotional wellness, inclusion, and animal-assisted support are integrated into society.

The project is led by Tavo Abascal, a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer who transformed his business acumen into a mission-driven venture focused on animal welfare and emotional health. Under his visionary guidance, Modest Dog has grown into a globally recognized institution, blending advanced canine behavioral science with compassion and ethical training practices.

Broad Coverage, Local Service

Modest Dog currently operates in dozens of cities throughout the Americas, providing training, certification, and custom consultations for individuals in need of emotional support animals or certified service dogs.

🇲🇽 Mexico

• Mexico City (CDMX)

• Estado de México

• Acapulco

• Valle de Bravo

• Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga (Jalisco)

• Monterrey, San Pedro Garza García (Nuevo León)

• Querétaro, Juriquilla

• Guanajuato

• Chihuahua

• Baja California

• Sonora

• Coahuila

• Sinaloa

• Veracruz

• Puebla, Cholula

• San Miguel de Allende

• Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum (Quintana Roo)

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🇺🇸 United States

Modest Dog provides services in major U.S. cities including:

• New York City, NY

• Houston, TX

• Los Angeles, CA

• Miami, FL

• Chicago, IL

• San Francisco, CA

• Dallas, TX

• Atlanta, GA

• Phoenix, AZ

• San Diego, CA

• Seattle, WA

• Boston, MA

• Washington, D.C.

• Denver, CO

• Las Vegas, NV

• Orlando, FL

• Tampa, FL

• Portland, OR

• Minneapolis, MN

• Salt Lake City, UT

• Sacramento, CA

• Charlotte, NC

• Indianapolis, IN

• Cleveland, OH

• Detroit, MI

  
  

🌎 Latin America

Active expansion continues across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and more, with local partnerships and culturally adapted training programs.

Purpose-Driven Impact

More than a training school, Modest Dog is a movement. The organization is devoted to creating life-changing connections between people and animals. Its certified dogs support individuals dealing with anxiety, PTSD, autism, and mobility impairments, offering companionship, security, and independence.

Backed by a strong commitment to certification, legal recognition, and professional support, Modest Dog offers one of the most trusted programs globally.

Through the leadership of Tavo Abascal, the company continues to drive awareness, education, and innovation in the field of emotional support and service animals—one dog, one life, one community at a time.