Medical Mutts Service Dogs
About the Program
One of the clearer programs for consumer comparison because it publishes client contribution, timeline and multiple pathways.
Service Dogs Offered
Medical-alert; psychiatric; fully trained public-access service dogs; in-home support dogs
Who Qualifies
Adults/children depending on fit; clients nationwide
Geographic eligibility: United States; in-person training in Indianapolis
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes; selects rescue dogs
Owner-training supported: Yes
Yes
Cost & Financial Requirements
Fully trained service dogs typically $15,000–$25,000 after scholarship; $120 interview. Lower-cost owner/in-home programs available.
Directory cost category: $15,000+
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Fully trained program generally 12–24 months; current pages also cite ~6–18 months depending on match
Applications: Open / Available
Open / get-started application
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Fully trained placement, board-and-train, private/group owner training; 11-day team training for placement
Travel/on-site requirement: Placement includes about 10–11 days of in-person team training in Indianapolis
Support After Placement
Lifetime support, live Zoom support, check-ins and no-cost replacement guarantee