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Oregon · Oregon-based; historically OR/WA/ID/CA/NV and parts of Canada; owner-trained clients near program area
ADI AccreditedOpen / Available
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ServesOregon-based; historically OR/WA/ID/CA/NV and parts of Canada; owner-trained clients near program area
Dog providedYes
Owner trainingYes
CostCurrent published third-party compilation: $155 application and about $17,000 civilian service-dog program; veterans reported no service-dog charge — verify current fee directly
Wait timeMatch-dependent; application review + interview; no reliable current average posted
ApplicationsOpen / Available
AccreditationADI Accredited
Who qualifiesCivilians; veterans; first responders; facility professionals
Travel requiredIn-person training required; owner-trained program geographically constrained
Training modelProvider-trained placement and structured owner-trained programs

About the Program

Current site confirms ADI accreditation and active civilian/veteran/owner-trained/facility pathways. Fee should be rechecked directly before publication because current official page does not clearly expose full pricing.

Service Dogs Offered

PTSD & PsychiatricMobility AssistanceFacility Dogs

Service; facility; owner-trained service dogs

Who Qualifies

Civilians; veterans; first responders; facility professionals

Geographic eligibility: Oregon-based; historically OR/WA/ID/CA/NV and parts of Canada; owner-trained clients near program area

Does the Program Provide the Dog?

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes; also owner-trained pathway

Owner-training supported: Yes

Yes

Cost & Financial Requirements

Current published third-party compilation: $155 application and about $17,000 civilian service-dog program; veterans reported no service-dog charge — verify current fee directly

Directory cost category: $15,000+

Wait Time & Application Status

Wait time: Match-dependent; application review + interview; no reliable current average posted

Applications: Open / Available

Applications open online

Application

Training & Travel Requirements

Training model: Provider-trained placement and structured owner-trained programs

Travel/on-site requirement: In-person training required; owner-trained program geographically constrained

Support After Placement

Ongoing/lifetime assistance-dog support

Related Resources

PTSD & Psychiatric Mobility Assistance Facility Dogs

Oregon service dog providers