Are you ready for a service dog?
Understanding The Hard Work and Commitment
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is a service dog Right for you?
Before hitting “send application,” please consider the following. While a Service Dog can provide life-changing benefits, they aren’t always the right step for everyone with a disability or autism. Service Dogs are a significant commitment and require 24/7 care, even when they are off duty. Once a Service dog is paired with you and placed in your home, you are responsible for the well-being of the dog for the remainder of their life. A Service Dog will influence your day-to-day life and interactions with others, as well as they will affect your physical and mental well-being.
Reflect carefully over the questions below and really consider how having a Service Dog be a part of your everyday life will look. No question has a direct “yes” or “no” answer; they are to help you understand the work, effort, and impact a Service Dog will bring into your life.
After giving each question some thought and doing your own research, if you are not sure or questioning the fit of a Service Dog in your life, it is probably for the best if you wait on applying until you are able to answer all questions confidently and securely.
Reflection questions to better help you understand what it takes to commit to a Service Dog.
Read testimonials from real people and learn how a Service Dog has helped them.
Take a quick read through and assesment quiz to help you figure out if a Service Dog or Companian Animal is right for you.
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Once a Service Dog is placed in your care, you are responsible for their everyday care. They are more than a cute and cuddly helper; they are a living, breathing animal in need of consistent care. Service Dogs, even after being placed, require consistent interaction, training, care, and patience. This includes keeping up with their training, keeping them well-groomed, feeding them, regular exercise and cleaning up after them. No matter the season or weather, a routine should be made and kept and practiced consistently.
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