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Ability Center Assistance Dogs

Ohio · 13 counties in northwest Ohio: Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams and Wood
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Serves13 counties in northwest Ohio: Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams and Wood
Dog providedYes
Owner trainingNo
Cost$2,500 consumer tuition; program cost per dog is approximately $50,000–$70,000
Wait timeAverage 12–24 months
ApplicationsContact / Verify
AccreditationADI Accredited
Who qualifiesPeople age 12+ with mobility disabilities
Travel requiredTwo-week team training near Sylvania, Ohio; out-of-town clients arrange own lodging/transportation
Training modelProvider-trained assistance dog; two-week service-dog team training plus home and follow-up training

About the Program

Strong regional mobility-focused program with clearly published fee and wait.

Service Dogs Offered

Mobility Assistance

Mobility service dogs

Who Qualifies

People age 12+ with mobility disabilities

Geographic eligibility: 13 counties in northwest Ohio: Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams and Wood

Does the Program Provide the Dog?

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

No

Cost & Financial Requirements

$2,500 consumer tuition; program cost per dog is approximately $50,000–$70,000

Directory cost category: $15,000+

Wait Time & Application Status

Wait time: Average 12–24 months

Applications: Contact / Verify

Current application/inquiry available

Application

Training & Travel Requirements

Training model: Provider-trained assistance dog; two-week service-dog team training plus home and follow-up training

Travel/on-site requirement: Two-week team training near Sylvania, Ohio; out-of-town clients arrange own lodging/transportation

Support After Placement

30-day home visit, additional training around 90 days later, public-access test and annual recertification

Related Resources

Mobility Assistance

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