This is a list of specific questions that can be asked to service dog providers

Information
Agency Name:
Address:
Phone/TTY:
Contact Person:

Questions
How much will assistance dog cost?

Is there an application fee or other types of fees?

What breeds are used?

Where does the organization get its dogs?

What is the minimum age of a recipient?

Does the recipient do the training, or does the provider?

Does training occur at home or in a facility?

How long is the dog in training before being placed with the recipient?

How long is training for the recipient and the dog as a team?

What geographical area does the provider serve?

Will the program consider applicants with multiple disabilities?

Will providers consider training an individual's own dog as assistance dog?

What is the waiting period for a dog?

How many dogs does the provider place each year?

Does the program award ownership of the dog to the recipient upon certification?

Is the provider a member of a professional organization focusing on service dog work?

What are the trainer's qualifications?

Is the facility physically accessible as defined in the ADA?

Does the agency provide room and board to recipients during training?

And is this included in the fees advertised?