Is HSD Right for You?
Hope Service Dogs wants every placement to be successful—for the individual, the family, and the dog.
Because service dog training is a significant commitment, we have specific requirements that help us determine whether our program is an appropriate fit.
Before You Apply
Eligibility
HSD serves individuals age 13 and older with disabilities for whom a trained service dog can provide meaningful assistance through specific disability-related tasks.
Disability & Task Needs
A service dog is an addition to your medical care, not a replacement for appropriate medical treatment or mobility equipment.
Applicants must have disability-related needs that can be mitigated through specific tasks a service dog can safely perform.
Living Environment
Your home must provide a safe and appropriate environment for a service dog.
Other dogs and animals may be present, but aggressive dogs are not permitted in the household.
Ability to Participate in Training
Service dog training is an everyday commitment—not something that happens only during scheduled training sessions.
Successful teams practice throughout daily life, reinforcing skills in the environments where the dog will actually work.
Applicants and recipients must be able and willing to actively participate in their dog's continued training.
You must come to Florida for pick up and go home.
Financial Commitment
Obtaining and training a service dog is a significant financial commitment. HSD offers several puppy and training options, with pricing based on the dog's age and stage of training.
Current program pricing ranges from $4,900 for an 8-week-old puppy to $38,000 for a 1-year-old Service Dog in Training.
For complete pricing and details about what is included with each program:
VIEW PUPPY & TRAINING PROGRAMS →
Commitment to the Dog
Bringing a service dog into your life is a long-term commitment. Applicants must be prepared to provide appropriate care, veterinary care, training, exercise, enrichment, and ongoing support throughout the dog's life.
Not Every Applicant Is a Match
A decision not to accept an applicant doesn't mean their disability or need isn't legitimate.
It means that, based on the information available, we may not be the right organization or program for that particular situation.
Our priority is making placements that are safe, ethical, and successful for both the person and the dog.
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