Service dog provider profile

Canine Companions

California · United States; regional training centers

ADI AccreditedOpen / Available

ServesUnited States; regional training centers

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

CostService dogs and follow-up services provided at no charge; applicant responsible for personal travel/incidental expenses

Wait timeVaries by program and match; not stated as one current universal wait

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationADI Accredited

Who qualifiesAdults; children age 5+ with facilitator; U.S. military veterans; facilities

Travel requiredTwo-week Team Training at a Canine Companions training center

Training modelProvider-bred/raised/trained dog; 2-week Team Training at a regional center

About the Program

Does not train guide dogs or seizure-alert dogs; PTSD placement is limited to eligible U.S. veterans.

PTSD & PsychiatricDiabetic AlertHearing DogsFacility Dogs

Service dogs; hearing dogs; diabetic alert dogs; PTSD service dogs for veterans; facility dogs

Adults; children age 5+ with facilitator; U.S. military veterans; facilities

Geographic eligibility: United States; regional training centers

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

Service dogs and follow-up services provided at no charge; applicant responsible for personal travel/incidental expenses

Directory cost category: Free / minimal

Wait time: Varies by program and match; not stated as one current universal wait

Applications: Open / Available

Applications available; eligibility varies by program

Training model: Provider-bred/raised/trained dog; 2-week Team Training at a regional center

Travel/on-site requirement: Two-week Team Training at a Canine Companions training center

Lifetime follow-up services and successor-dog support