Apply For Service Dog

Throughout this process we ll need to learn about your needs your lifestyle and your goals.

Apply for service dog.

Because we strive to make the best possible match between the service dog and the client placement schedules will vary. Service dogs for veterans who have a permanent disability are deaf or who suffer from severe hearing loss or who suffer from combat related post traumatic stress the application process being matched with a neads service dog can be a life changing partnership and our unique matching process relies on an exceptional attention to details. Applicant must demonstrate proficiency in handling a service dog at home and in a variety of public environments while managing the dog s safety behavior and working skills. 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.

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. Freedom service dogs cannot accept dogs that have a bite history against a human or another dog. Applicant must be available and willing to communicate with sda staff throughout the application and placement process.

Prey drive chasing vocalizing or lunging at smaller animals such as cats rabbits squirrels and birds. Once a potential match has been identified the applicant is asked to contribute towards a portion of the cost of preparing the service dog. The actual costs of two years preparation and training of a working service dog are upwards of 25 000. 50 non refundable application fee with your completed application.

Getting a service dog is a life changing experience.