Brigadoon Service Dogs
About the Program
Application page currently says admissions round closed/paused; 2026 program update reported admissions had reopened earlier, so status should be rechecked frequently.
Service Dogs Offered
Service dogs; veterans; facility/released dogs
Who Qualifies
Adults/teens 16+; veterans; applicants in WA/OR/ID/BC
Geographic eligibility: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes — purpose-bred Labs/Goldens/crosses
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
$50 application fee (waived for veterans); historically asks non-veterans to fundraise $10,000; travel/lodging responsibility
Directory cost category: $5,000–$14,999
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Admissions process ~4–8 months plus match wait; current pool reported ~12 clients in early 2026
Applications: Closed / Paused
Admissions currently paused/closed for this cycle on application page
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained dog; matching; two-week Team Training
Travel/on-site requirement: Two-week Team Training in Bellingham, WA; annual in-person follow-up
Support After Placement
Annual follow-up for working life of dog