Canines for Change
About the Program
Current page contains contradictory psychiatric language in one FAQ section; organization headline states it does not currently train psychiatric service dogs, so directory should not advertise psychiatric placement until clarified.
Service Dogs Offered
Medical-alert/response; mobility/physical assistance; neurological/developmental service dogs; facility dogs
Who Qualifies
Children and adults; veterans; schools/facilities
Geographic eligibility: Michigan and surrounding region
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes; primarily Goldendoodles, Labs, Goldens, sometimes Poodles
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
Placement fee discussed during intake; true cost over $25,000; fundraising guidance provided
Directory cost category: $15,000+
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Several months to over a year after approval depending match
Applications: Open / Available
Open / service and facility applications
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider raises/trains/matches dog; client involved before full placement
Travel/on-site requirement: Michigan-based training/placement participation
Support After Placement
Lifetime working-dog support; annual recertification