Paragon Service Dogs
About the Program
Formerly International Hearing Dog, Inc.; renamed Paragon Service Dogs in 2024.
Service Dogs Offered
Hearing service dogs; facility dogs; owner-trained hearing and facility dogs
Who Qualifies
Adults who are deaf/hard of hearing; qualifying professionals/facilities
Geographic eligibility: United States; owner-trained programs require Colorado proximity
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: Yes
Yes (hearing and facility pathways)
Cost & Financial Requirements
Provider-trained hearing dogs placed at no cost. Owner-trained hearing: $200 evaluation + $2,500 Phase 2 + $1,500 Phase 3; ongoing Phase 4 no fee.
Directory cost category: $1,000–$4,999
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Provider-trained hearing dog: typically 15–24 months after approval; application review can take months
Applications: Closed / Paused
Hearing placement closed; owner-trained programs on hold; facility-dog applications rolling
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained placement or six-month owner-trained pathway
Travel/on-site requirement: Provider-trained clients attend on-site evaluation/team training north of Denver; owner-trained teams attend regular in-person sessions in Longmont
Support After Placement
Lifelong support, check-ins, recertification and monthly team chats