FAQs
Who qualifies for a service Dog?
Who Qualifies for a Service dog?
Our clients have been diagnosed with a trauma-induced mental health disorder or
have long-term negative mental or physical symptoms pertaining to a trauma-related incident or life-altering medical/mental health diagnosis that has been verified by their Primary Care Physician or Licensed Mental Health Provider. Provider must support and recommend a Service Dog as part of the client's individual treatment plan). The client or an approved caregiver must be able to properly financially and physically care for and maintain a Service Dog in home.
Where does Liberty for All, Service Dogs receive their K9s?
Where does Liberty for All, Service Dogs receive their K9s?
Liberty for All, Service Dogs believes many dogs can make excellent Service Animals and therefore we are not breed exclusive.
Qualified K9s are donated to the program by community members, businesses, rescue organizations, and shelters.
Our Shelter to Helper Program has been a huge success thus far for all involved, and we are thrilled to continue to support our
rescue partners in their mission while we fulfill ours. Win-Win-Win.
What are the requirements for a Liberty for All, Service Dog candidate?
What are the requirements for a Liberty for All, Service Dog candidate?
To qualify as a candidate for Liberty for All, Service Dogs, the K9 must be under 3 years of age, at least 23in tall (at maturity), and be in excellent health (no skin, eye, ear, or structural issues/concerns and UTD on all vaccines/ heartworm negative). The K9 must also be confident, and friendly with people and other animals with zero reactivity. We look for low-medium energy levels and an ability to be reasonably calm after exercise/stimulation. The K9 candidate should acclimate quickly to new environments and people and be highly food motivated. K9s undergo continued professional evaluations throughout the training process to help ensure their success
What are the differences between a Service Dog, Therapy Dog, and Emotional Support Animal?
What are the differences between a Service Dog, Therapy Dog, and Emotional Support Animal?
Service Dogs are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. The work or task a service dog
has been trained to provide must be directly related to the individual's disability. A service dog has full access to all public places.
Emotional Support Animals are pets that bring comfort to their owners within their own home. These dogs do not require any specific training and are not authorized in public places where pets are not allowed.
Therapy Dogs have received public access training and passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test as well as Therapy Dog specific testing. Therapy Dogs provide comfort to others; however, they are only authorized in public places by invitation only i.e. By invite to Nursing homes, hospitals, events, etc..
Emotional Support Animals are pets that bring comfort to their owners within their own home. These dogs do not require any specific training and are not authorized in public places where pets are not allowed.
Therapy Dogs have received public access training and passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test as well as Therapy Dog specific testing. Therapy Dogs provide comfort to others; however, they are only authorized in public places by invitation only i.e. By invite to Nursing homes, hospitals, events, etc..
How can I best support Liberty for All, Service Dogs?
How can I best support Liberty for All, Service Dogs?
It costs Liberty for All anywhere from $16,000+ to train a service dog and that is being modest. Our dogs and all training are FREE to our clients meaning we rely on the generosity and passion to give back from people and organizations like you.
You can visit the donate Link at the bottom of this page to donate one time or sign up for our Levels of Giving program to give monthly contributions within your individual financial comfort zone. Every penny counts! In-kind donation items such as training treats, equipment, and cleaning supplies are always welcome too, and can be purchased from our Amazon Wish List for Liberty for All, Service Dogs.
Amazon wishlist
Can I use my own dog for the program?
Can I use my own dog in the program?
No, Liberty for All does not allow personally owned K9s in the program.
However, if this option is right for you, we are happy to refer you to other training options through our partner organization or others.
* Reasonable Training fees apply.
Our Partner Organization
* Reasonable Training fees apply.
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