KSDS Assistance Dogs
About the Program
Does not train autism, diabetes, hearing, PTSD or seizure-alert service dogs.
Service Dogs Offered
Mobility service dogs; guide dogs; facility dogs
Who Qualifies
Applicants age 14+ for service/guide dogs; qualifying professionals/facilities
Geographic eligibility: United States; training in Washington, Kansas
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
Room/board during team training provided; exact recipient placement fee not found in current pages
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Service dog 2+ years; facility 2–3 years; guide dog roughly 3–5 years depending current page
Applications: Contact / Verify
Application requests available
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained dog; two-week campus Team Training for guide/service recipients
Travel/on-site requirement: Two-week Team Training in Washington, Kansas
Support After Placement
Ongoing graduate support/recertification