Overview: Applying for an Assistance Dog

Canine Partners of the Rockies raises, trains and places Mobility Service Dogs and Facility Dogs. The Mobility Service Dogs helps Coloradans with disabilities do tasks such as turning on lights, picking up dropped objects, opening and closing doors - and much more! The Facility Dogs assist individuals with emotional, neurological or physical disabilities in classrooms, clinical or hospital environments. Canine Partners does not train emotional support dogs or personal dogs to become assistance dogs.

Canine Partners wants to ensure a seamless and equitable through this multi-step application process that can span several months. Throughout the application process, we ensure transparency and updates for applicants throughout. There is no placement fee for Mobility Service Dogs. However, for Facility Dogs, a placement fee is applicable, payable on the first day of Team Training. 
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Canine Partners firmly believes in affording all applicants the opportunity to be considered for an assistance dog without any form of discrimination. This includes factors such as race, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, life expectancy, and any other category protected by federal law, Colorado state law, or local regulations. While committed to equal opportunities, Canine Partners reserves the right to terminate the application process or deny an application at any time.

Application Process overview

Here is an overview of the steps in the application process:

1. Inquiry Form: Applicants complete and submit an online Inquiry Form.

2. Telephone Interview: After receiving the Inquiry Form, a member of Canine Partners Applicant Review Committee (ARC) will contact the applicant to conduct a brief telephone interview to further discuss their application. 
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3. Application Packet: If applicants meet the initial criteria, they will be invited to apply. Canine Partners will send an application packet, which included a non-refundable $50 fee and requests medical information, referrals and personal details.

4. Home Interview & Inspection: Get ready for a visit! A comprehensive in-home interview and inspection of the applicant's residence will be scheduled. For Facility Dog applicants, an inspection of the work environment will also be conducted.

5. In-Person Interview: Applicants will receive an invitation to visit the Aurora facility for an in-person interview with an ARC member and one of Canine Partners professional dog trainers.

6. Application Received & Reviewed: We carefully review your comprehensive application to ensure compatibility as a mobility Service Dog or Facility Dog candidate. Successful applications are kept on file until we find your perfect match.

7. Meet the Dogs: Applicants are invited to Canine Partners training facility to be introduced to several dogs to identify the best match.

8. Team Training: This is where the magic happens! Applicants attend Team Training for approximately 2 weeks at Canine Partners training facility. Team Training is designed to give candidates the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently handle and care for their assistance dogs. 

To learn more about the Assistance Dogs Canine Partners of the Rockies places, visit below:

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