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Service Dogs - Canine Companions for Independence - North Central Region

7480 New Albany Condit Road, New Albany, OH 43054

Eligibility

Individuals who have a physical, cognitive, or developmental disability, 5 years of age or older, independent in mobility, and must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively control, manage, and care for a dog. Must have adequate vision to observe, intervene, and manage a dog's behavior, be willing to attend team training classes, on-going training, and graduate support programs at the Canine Companions training center; statewide

Required documents

Application/intake form photo ID proof of a physical, cognitive or developmental disability

Hours

10 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday CST
https://canine.org/service-dogs/
[email protected]

Application process

- Call; visit website - Application process will consist of determining whether the program will be a good fit and collecting basic information. - At each step of the application process, Canine Companions staff will review an applicant's need and qualifications to determine whether or not the applicant will move on to qualify for the program.

Fees

Students must pay for their transportation to and from the center and some of their meals during Team Training

Service area

United States
MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Hours of Operation

Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Description

Provides assistance dogs to people with developmental or physical disabilities who can demonstrate that a Canine Companion will enhance their independence or quality of life. Service dogs can assist with daily tasks and help increase independence by reducing reliance on other people. Service dogs may help with every day tasks such as turning on the lights, pick up dropped keys, open a door, pull partners in a manual wheelchair, push buttons on elevators, and many more. Provides service dogs, skilled companion dogs, facility dogs, and hearing dogs

Last Assured

10/14/2025

What's Here

Service Animals

Providing organization

Canine Companions for Independence - North Central Region

Provides service dogs for adults, children, and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings