Service dog provider profile

Atlas Assistance Dogs

Washington · Facilitator-dependent; program uses local in-person facilitators plus online courses

ADI AccreditedOpen / Available

ServesFacilitator-dependent; program uses local in-person facilitators plus online courses

Dog providedNo

Owner trainingYes

Cost$900 total standard program: $25 intake + $100 assessment + $650 training + $125 PAT; $75 annual recertification; financial aid available

Wait timeTraining minimum 6 months; ~9 months expected once accepted

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationADI Accredited

Who qualifiesDisabled handlers with an appropriate dog

Travel requiredTwice-monthly in-person facilitator sessions plus online coursework

Training modelStructured owner-training/certification; two in-person facilitator meetings/month; ~9 months typical

About the Program

Distinctive owner-training/certification model; do not present as a provider-supplied dog program.

Other Medical Service Dogs

Owner-trained service-dog team certification

Disabled handlers with an appropriate dog

Geographic eligibility: Facilitator-dependent; program uses local in-person facilitators plus online courses

Provider supplies dog: No

No — client supplies dog for certification program

Owner-training supported: Yes

Yes

$900 total standard program: $25 intake + $100 assessment + $650 training + $125 PAT; $75 annual recertification; financial aid available

Directory cost category: Under $1,000

Wait time: Training minimum 6 months; ~9 months expected once accepted

Applications: Open / Available

Applications available

Training model: Structured owner-training/certification; two in-person facilitator meetings/month; ~9 months typical

Travel/on-site requirement: Twice-monthly in-person facilitator sessions plus online coursework

Ongoing community, facilitator support and required recertification