Canine Support Teams
About the Program
Civilian placement intake status differs from veteran program and should be shown clearly.
Service Dogs Offered
Service dogs; psychiatric; physical-disability dogs; facility dogs; outside/owner-dog certification
Who Qualifies
Veterans; active duty; reserves/National Guard; civilians (civilian intake currently closed on reviewed page); facility professionals
Geographic eligibility: Applicants may be out of area, but team training is in Murrieta, California
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: Yes
Yes — outside certification for personal dogs case-by-case
Cost & Financial Requirements
Veterans: dog/application fees waived; civilians: $100 application; outside certification starts around $3,000; $150 annual recertification
Directory cost category: $1,000–$4,999
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Typically within 1 year; can be up to 2 years
Applications: Closed / Paused
Veteran/service-dog application open; civilian placement applications currently closed on reviewed page
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained placement dogs; two-week team training; separate ~6-month owner-dog training/certification pathway
Travel/on-site requirement: Two weeks of Team Training in Murrieta, CA; client covers travel/lodging/meals
Support After Placement
Annual recertification; ongoing program relationship