Please review our training and equipment criteria below to ensure that both you and your dog are prepared.
For an application to be accepted we require that three main areas of interest are adhered to:
The handler has a legitimate medical diagnosis from a certified health care professional.
The dog is trained to a high standard suitable for public access and is able to assist handler with a minimum of 3 tasks (see Dog Checklist below).
The dog is physically healthy, able to cope in public and handled using ethical methods only (see below for acceptable handling and equipment).
The following four documents are required as part of your application.
Documents must be in digital format and uploaded as part of the application.
Can You Answer Yes to All of The Below?
Examples of tasks are but not limited to:
At this time we are able to accept applications for dogs of the following ages:
Dogs who are being assessed for the first time:
18 months – 5 years
Experienced dogs who have a history of working as an assistance dog:
5 years + ***
*** For Dogs over the age of 5 years we will require evidence of your dog’s history as your assistance dog. Dogs must have at least two years of experience for us to review your application.
All applications for dogs over the age of 5 years will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Dog Age Policy Press Release
The following is not acceptable:
The use of positively punishing or physically restraining training equipment such as (but not restricted to):
