Service Dog Program

Thank you for your interest in a service dog from Canines for Service. Our program provides Veterans with service dogs to assist with PTSD, MST, TBI and/or Mobility Limitations. 

 

To learn more about the application process, please review the CFS Application Process & Program Eligibility information. CFS does not provide service dog training for personally owned dogs.

 

Please complete the pre-screening questionnaire below. This is NOT an official application. If based on the questionnaire you are eligibility for the CFS Service Dog program, we will contact you to complete a formal application for review. 

1Service Dog Program Eligibility
2Pre-Screening Questionnaire

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Before completing the pre-screening questionnaire, please review the following information to ensure you are eligible for the Canines for Service ("CFS") service dog program:

Veteran Status

  • CFS only serves Veterans and a copy of the applicant’s DD214 is required to verify service. Transitioning service members may begin the application process, but will not be eligible for review until a DD214 is received.
  • CFS service dogs are trained to assist with service-connected diagnosis of PTSD, MST, TBI and/or Mobility Limitations. Applicants with other disabilities may still be considered, but CFS would not be able to train the service dog on task work to assist with the other disabilities.
  • CFS does NOT train dogs to assist Veterans with medical alert (i.e. blood sugar, seizures), hearing impairment, or vision impairment.

Home Environment

  • Applicant must have safe and stable housing for over six consecutive months. Proof of stable housing may be required.
  • No other dogs, cats or free-roaming animals are permitted to be in the home.

Background Check & Criminal History

  • All applicants must consent to a criminal background check.
  • Any criminal history in a civilian or military jurisdiction involving crimes against animals, violent crimes or felony convictions are not permitted.
  • Misdemeanor charges will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Substance Abuse

  • History of substance abuse is considered on a case-by-case basis. Treatment plans and consultation from care team members will be requested.

Mental Health

  • PTSD applicants must have consistent treatment with a licensed mental health provider.
  • History of suicidal ideation and/or attempts are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Treatment plans and consultation from care team members will be requested.
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