Service Dogs of Virginia
About the Program
Does not train guide, hearing, seizure, balance, allergy or psychiatric service dogs and does not support owner training. Current closure date is a high-value dated field.
Service Dogs Offered
Mobility/physical assistance; autism; medical alert; facility
Who Qualifies
Virginia residents; adults and children depending program
Geographic eligibility: Virginia residents only
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
$100 application fee; $1,000 transfer/team-camp fee; applicant must budget ongoing dog care (~$2,285/year published estimate)
Directory cost category: $1,000–$4,999
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Approximately 2–3 years
Applications: Closed / Paused
Closed to new applications until January 2028
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Provider-trained placement with two-week Team Training
Travel/on-site requirement: Two-week Team Training in Charlottesville area plus annual public-access evaluations
Support After Placement
Annual public-access follow-up and program support