Application Process
- Contact us via mail, phone, or e-mail
- Submit a completed application, the $25 Application Fee and distribute an Applicant Medical History Form to each of your medical providers (available on line)
- Applicant Medical History Forms returned to SDV
- Visit SDV for an informal, preliminary interview, and meet the dogs
- SDV contacts your references
- SDV conducts a home interview
- SDV reviews your completed application
- Applicant demonstrates the ability to pay for the daily expenses of caring for a dog, including, but not limited to, food, vet care, heartworm medication, and replacement equipment.
- SDV will determine whether you would benefit from one of our service dogs and contact you with our decision.
- If it is determined that a Service Dog is appropriate, you will attend a New Client Orientation.
We endeavor to provide the most “perfect” match of a dog and client. When a suitable dog has been identified, we will contact you regarding participation in the next transfer camp. If possible, we will have a number of mini training sessions/meetings prior to training camp.
A $500 non-refundable placement fee is due prior to the start of transfer camp. For successful clients, after one year and passing of the re-certification test ownership is granted.
Candidates who are unable to complete the transfer camp and subsequent public access test will not be placed with a dog.