Veterans

Costs are always on the increase with supplies and dog-related costs always going up.  As of April 2023 our cost per dog is around $22,000.

There is NO COST or CHARGE to a Veteran.  We provide this service for free to the qualified Veteran.

Veterans accepted into the program will be provided:

• Dog ( if veteran does not have a socially appropriate dog already)
• Service Dog Supplies
• Certification Record
• All Necessary Equipment
• 30-week complete training program

Our complete training program consists of 6 weeks of obedience and husbandry training, we call Boot Camp.

Upon completion of our Boot Camp, you move onto our 24 Week Service Dog Course. Total time invested is 30 weeks.

Our hours are Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm.  

Most classes start at 10am, but we have other classes that take place at differing times.  Please contact us prior to a visit to make sure we are available at 715-298-1373.

We don’t currently offer classes at night or weekends.  We look at the schedule just like if you were attending school.  You are expected to be able to attend the entire training series.  Each circumstance will be addressed.

1. HONORABLE DISCHARGE ONLY - A “General- Under Honorable Conditions” discharge is not the same as an “HONORABLE” discharge. Due to the criteria of our program, each applicant must have an “HONORABLE” Discharge from the United States Armed Forces to be eligible for enrollment.

2. Letter from a qualified physician stating your diagnosis of service related PTSI, TBI, or MST. (Qualified physician MD, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, Ph.D. Psychologist).

3. Must be able to provide a letter from a physician stating you are medically, mentally, and physically able to manage the responsibilities of owning a Service Dog. Including exercising daily.

4. No other dogs in the household.

5. Letter of reasonable accommodation from employer.

6. Must be physically able to endure the rigors of training a Service Dog.

7. Must have a stable home environment as evidenced by a virtual home inspection or in-person home inspection.

8. Must be able to commit to a training schedule; of a minimum of 30 weeks.

9. Willing to participate in weekly training classes.

10. Must have the most current and complete DD-214 form.

11. No current alcohol or substance abuse.

12. Individuals convicted of a felony, domestic violence, sexual offense of any kind, and or any type of animal mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or cruelty are ineligible.
 

If you own your own dog and would like to enroll them in our program, here are the basic requirements:

• Dog must be friendly and safe out in public around people and animals.

• You are required to meet with one of our trainers and have the dog temperament tested (No charge)

• Your dog must be healthy, have all limbs, sight, hearing, and up to date on current vaccinations, spayed/neutered and pass a hip and elbow x ray

• Your dog should be at least 1 year of age but not over 2.5 years of age. Some exceptions can apply.

• Dog must be able to help by learning tasks that will assist you with your disability(s)