Soldier’s Best Friend

Arizona · Accepts eligible veterans nationally, but training is only in Arizona

ADI CandidateOpen / Available

ServesAccepts eligible veterans nationally, but training is only in Arizona

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingYes

CostNo placement/training fees; veteran pays transportation, housing if relocating, and normal dog-care costs

Wait timeApplication decision about 2–3 months after complete paperwork; dog matching can add time

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationADI Candidate

Who qualifiesU.S. veterans

Travel requiredOut-of-state veterans must travel/relocate to Arizona for 6–9+ months of training

Training modelVeteran and dog train together in private/group sessions twice weekly for at least 6–9 months

About the Program

Especially important to show nationwide eligibility separately from the long Arizona training requirement.

PTSD & Psychiatric

Psychiatric/PTSD service dogs; therapeutic companion dogs

U.S. veterans

Geographic eligibility: Accepts eligible veterans nationally, but training is only in Arizona

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes — primarily Arizona shelter/rescue dogs

Owner-training supported: Yes

Yes — qualifying personal dogs may be accepted

No placement/training fees; veteran pays transportation, housing if relocating, and normal dog-care costs

Directory cost category: Not published

Wait time: Application decision about 2–3 months after complete paperwork; dog matching can add time

Applications: Open / Available

Open

Training model: Veteran and dog train together in private/group sessions twice weekly for at least 6–9 months

Travel/on-site requirement: Out-of-state veterans must travel/relocate to Arizona for 6–9+ months of training

Reduced veterinary resources noted after graduation; broader graduate support not fully reviewed