Applying For A Canine Assistants Dog
We greatly appreciate your interest in applying for a dog from Canine Assistants. An on-line application and medical form are available below and can be downloaded and printed at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email at anytime for more information.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION
AND SELECTION PROCESS
- Children and adults throughout the
country are welcome to apply.
- Once we receive your application,
we will contact you within 2 to 4 weeks
to discuss your application and conduct
an interview. If it is determined that
one of our dogs would be of benefit
to you, you will then be placed on our
waiting list.
- Our waiting list can vary anywhere
from 1 year to 5 years.
- Your position on the waiting list
is determined according to need, rather
than simply on the time the application
is received.
- While there are no age restrictions,
you are evaluated on the appropriateness
to benefit from one of our dogs.
Each situation is considered on an
individual basis.
- All of our dogs are placed free of
charge.
- Based upon financial need,
assistance may be provided for after
care, including veterinary treatment,
food and medication.
- Once you are selected from the waiting
list, you will be required to come to our
facility in Milton, GA to participate
in a two week training camp. A care
giver or family member who can assist you
during the training process will also be
required to attend. Following successful
completion of our training camp, you
will become the recipient of a dog that
best suits your needs and personality
and return home with him or her.
- If necessary, Canine Assistants
can provide financial aid to cover the
expenses associated with attending the
training camp, such as travel, meals,
and lodging.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Who can apply?
- Any child or adult in the United States who has a physical disability, seizure condition or other special need is able to apply.
- What types of dogs do you train?
- We primarily work with Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, along with a few others such as Poodle mixes.
- How old are the dogs when they are placed?
- Most of our dogs are approximately a year and a half of age when they are placed with a recipient.
- Can I have other pets at home?
- Yes, we place our dogs with recipients who have other pets at home, such as dogs, cats, birds, etc.
- Do I need a fenced in yard?
- A recipient is not required to have a fenced in yard yet it is preferable.
- Can I purchase a dog?
- No, our dogs are simply placed with recipients based on their status on our waiting list and free of charge. Dog sponsorships (which cover the care and training of our dogs) are always welcome yet will not alter an applicant's position on our waiting list as they are assigned in order of need.
- Can you train my dog?
- No, we train our own dogs and provide them to those in need. We are not able to provide training for your own dog. Yet, you may wish to visit the Delta Society.s website at www.deltasociety.org to find a trainer or organization in your area that could assist you. Simply click on the link for the National Service Dog Center and search their directory alphabetically or by state. Be sure to look for the phrase "own animal", which indicates training is provided for your own dog.
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For additional information or questions about the application and selection process,
please contact:
Judy Moore-Padgett
Recipient Services Coordinator
770-664-7178 x203
judy@canineassistants.org
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