Know Before You Apply
Hello and welcome! We’re thrilled that you’re considering our organization for supervision of your personal training of your service dog. Whether you’re here as a potential client looking to apply for our services, or someone who’s still exploring their options, we’re here to provide you with valuable information and support.
For those interested in applying for supervision while you train with your dog. We understand that the journey of finding and training a service dog is a significant one. Our mission is to make this process accessible and affordable for you. We offer lower to no-cost training options in the hope that anyone in need can benefit from the added independence that a well-trained service dog provides. Our team of experienced trainers is dedicated to helping you and your future service dog build a strong bond and acquire the necessary skills to enhance your quality of life.
If you’re still considering whether a service dog is the right choice for you, or have questions about service dogs in general, we encourage you to explore our educational resources.
Thank you for considering our organization. We’re here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide assistance throughout your journey with us. Feel free to explore our website or contact us directly for more information. We’re excited to embark on this meaningful journey with you.
Self Assessments
Before you apply, there are several very important considerations to take into account. First, a service dog must be medically necessary. Second, the physical difficulty of training a service dog can vary based on the tasks involved. Make sure if you are physically able, or have a committed able bodied person to facilitate training. The duration of training can range from several months to a few years. The minimum for conformation with our program is recorded 120 hours of obedience and task training, and 30 hours of public access training. It’s a demanding but rewarding process that requires dedication, patience, and consistency from both the train and the dog’s handler. Third, If you are already training a potential partner, evaluate obedience and task levels objectively. Our intake process includes a virtual or in person evaluation of your status as a prospect, service dog in training, or ready for confirmation (NOT Required under ADA) as a service dog team. This evaluation may determine, that as a team, you move forward, backtrack on specific training, or even skip next level assignments
Completing an Application
Application Section 1– Getting to know you. The first part is basic team information.
Application Section 2- Training Level Evaluation. Entering at Prospect Levels – If you puppy needs foundation training. Our Affiliated Program is Good Pup. There is a checklist of modules that must be completed and specific evaluations met. Service Dog in Training Levels (SDiT). If you have completed any professional or verifiable training, provide documentation and contact information.
Application Section 3- There is an extensive list of tasks divided by service provision. Please note: WE DO NOT provide Guide Dog training supervision, Hearing Assistance training is limited also. There are a few visually impaired tasks that we will combine with an additional task from another section.
There are two options for task training NEED or COMPLETED, if you require this task, select one, if not applicable skip (if there is a “wanted” task you can designate with a “W”). We follow the Standards of Training established by the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
Application Section 4- Anything else. Paragraph format. Other information that will assist us in the Intake Evaluation process.
Application Section 5- Owner/Handler Assessment. This section is so that we can better understand what conditions (disability or illness) causes your medical need of a service dog; and conditions not related to your disability? (Complete Form)
Application Section 6- Questions for the Intake Coordinator
Application Section 7- Full understanding of being a service dog team Rights & Responsibilities It’s important to note that service dog training is a collaborative effort between the handler and the dog. Handlers play a significant role in reinforcing training and maintaining the dog’s skills. Acknowledgement of understanding by checking the box on application.
Application Section 8- Canine Health & Wellness. Download our Canine Wellness file. Acknowledgement of understanding by checking the box on application.
DO NOT FILL IN BELOW! DOWNLOAD AND PRINT ONLY.
HERE ONLY
Letter from your medical provider providing the type of disability assistance required and the level of disability.
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