paws4people
About the Program
Important cost nuance: no charge for the dog itself, but room/board/tuition are charged during client training.
Service Dogs Offered
Service dogs, facility dogs; privately owned service-dog certification/training pathway
Who Qualifies
Applicants meeting program eligibility; adults/children depending on program
Geographic eligibility: United States; headquarters/training in Wilmington, North Carolina
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: Yes
Yes — privately owned dogs considered for Service Dog roles
Cost & Financial Requirements
Dog itself is not charged; service-dog clients pay room, board and tuition during campus training. Fundraising/payment options are provided.
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: No conventional waitlist; rolling selection. Initial application decisions often within 4–6 weeks, with placement timing based on suitable dogs.
Applications: Contact / Verify
Applications/inquiry currently available
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider placement plus privately owned dog training/certification pathway
Travel/on-site requirement: Service-dog clients train at ADDIE’S Way campus in Wilmington, NC
Support After Placement
Program provides client advocacy/support; ongoing dog-care costs become handler responsibility