THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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What’s Required of Assistance Dog Partners –
Namely You!

You must meet these responsibilities to receive an Assistance Dog from THSD.
Please consider these requirements carefully.

You must be able to:

  1. Interact with the dog and treat the dog with appreciation and respect.

  2. Practice obedience regularly.

  3. Practice the dog's skills regularly.

  4. Maintain the dog's proper behavior in public and at home.

  5. Provide for the dog's emotional, physical and financial needs.

  6. Provide a stable and secure living environment

  7. Keep the dog well groomed and well cared for.

  8. Practice preventative health care for the dog.

  9. Obtain annual health checks and vaccinations for the dog.

  10. Abide by all leash and license laws.

  11. Follow THSD requirements for progress reports and medical evaluations.

  12. Successfully pass the Assistance Dogs International Public Access Test each year as part of the recertification process.

  13. Arrange for the prompt cleanup of dog's waste.

  14. Assume all financial costs for the care and maintenance of the dog.