National Institute of Canine Service and Training (NICST)
About the Program
Former Dogs4Diabetics brand now operates under NICST; directory can preserve Dogs4Diabetics as alias.
Service Dogs Offered
Diabetic alert service dogs; service/buddy dogs; first responder K9 programs; detection research
Who Qualifies
People with diabetes; first responders; other program-specific clients
Geographic eligibility: California-based; exact current placement geography should be confirmed
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes — breeds/raises service dogs
Owner-training supported: No
No indication
Cost & Financial Requirements
Dogs and core services provided at no cost according to current FAQ
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Not published / not yet found
Applications: Contact / Verify
Contact program for application
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained placement dogs with comprehensive client/public-access training
Travel/on-site requirement: Client training includes hands-on public/transit work; exact residential requirement not found
Support After Placement
Lifetime ongoing support/training and successor-dog support