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Service Dogs for America

Service Dogs

920 Short St, Jud, ND 58454

Eligibility

Minimum age requirements:
  • Age 18 and older
All other requirements are outlined in the pre-application and information packet. Note: The only waiting time is the length of time for the application(s) and approval process, which can take approximately 2 - 6 months depending on how quickly they receive all required materials.

Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Application process

Call for application package or see information and application form online: There is no fee for the preliminary application, however there is a $50 non-refundable fee for the full application.

Fees

The fee for a service dog is $25,000, which includes:
  • Three weeks (minimum) of team training at the Service Dogs for America (SDA) campus, including public access testing
  • Guest housing on the SDA campus during training
  • All training materials, including vest, team certification and ID card
  • Home visits
  • Fundraising assistance and community awareness presentations (if requested)
  • Annual and bi-annual re-certification, training and team evaluations
  • Follow-up consultations and troubleshooting
  • Ongoing educational opportunities
  • Annual reviews for the life of the dog
Will work with approved clients on funding options.

Site Service Area

Nationwide

Other Information

Specialization

  • Disabilities
Provides trained service dogs or funding for service dogs that help a person with mobility, independence and/or communication. MORE INFORMATION Trains and certifies service dogs for individuals with disabilities. Service dogs assist with:
  • Emergency medical response
  • Mobility assistance
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Therapeutic companions for facilities

Last Update

05/19/2026

Providing organization

Service Dogs for America