| Applicants
are screened to determine their individual needs and ability to benefit from
a service dog, as well as their ability to provide a suitable home and on-going
care for a service dog. Once accepted, the applicant’s name is placed
on the Applicant Waiting List.
Due to the extensive
training time for each service dog (18-24 months in basic training and 6-12
months in advanced training) there is often a substantial wait for just the
right dog to meet each applicant’s needs. Our projection is currently
a wait of 2-3 years. Some service dog programs across the country have waits
of up to 7 years. Many service dog programs charge recipients for their dogs
from $2,000 to $12,000. Carolina Canines For Service, Inc. places dogs at
NO COST to the recipient!
An applicant
becomes a candidate for a service dog once the preliminary match is made
and team training is arranged. They officially become a recipient after
successfully completing team training and pass a certificate test. Upon
graduation from team training, the individual becomes a partner with a certified
service dog. |
