Apply For Service Dog

Freedom service dogs cannot accept dogs that have a bite history against a human or another dog.
Apply for service dog. Once a potential match has been identified the applicant is asked to contribute towards a portion of the cost of preparing the service dog. Making the best matches means we must evaluate and compare the temperament motivations and strengths of the dog with the lifestyle personality and assistance needs of the recipient. Behaviors that disqualify a dog from being a freedom service dogs candidate include. Applicant must be available and willing to communicate with sda staff throughout the application and placement process.
Throughout this process we ll need to learn about your needs your lifestyle and your goals. 50 non refundable application fee with your completed application. We ll help you determine if a service dog is a good fit for your needs and understand the responsibilities you will be taking on with a service dog. Getting a service dog is a life changing experience.
Prey drive chasing vocalizing or lunging at smaller animals such as cats rabbits squirrels and birds. Once the application is tentatively approved the time frame from start until actual receipt of a service dog can be anywhere from eighteen to twenty four months. Following the application review process the applicant will be notified within thirty days that their application was either accepted or denied. The actual costs of two years preparation and training of a working service dog are upwards of 25 000.
All fees are waived for veterans.