Apply For Service Dog

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.

Apply for service dog.

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. The actual costs of two years preparation and training of a working service dog are upwards of 25 000. Following the application review process the applicant will be notified within thirty days that their application was either accepted or denied. Once a potential match has been identified the applicant is asked to contribute towards a portion of the cost of preparing the 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. Applicant must be available and willing to communicate with sda staff throughout the application and placement process. All fees are waived for veterans.

Behaviors that disqualify a dog from being a freedom service dogs candidate include. 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. Because we strive to make the best possible match between the service dog and the client placement schedules will vary. 50 non refundable application fee with your completed application.

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.