The Application & Placement Process
At Psychological Service Dogs, Inc., we take a compassionate and personalized approach to helping people with invisible disabilities find the right service dog.
What makes us different?
- We’re one of the only non-profit service dog organizations to exclusively use paid and professionally trained service dog trainers.
- We don’t use expensive breeders—we help you find the right rescue dog, or we can evaluate a dog already in your home.
- We utilize therapists in the community so you’re always given a referall for excellent therapeutic professionals should the need arise.
- Providing trained service dogs is 100% of our mission—it’s all we do.
What to Expect
We strive to make the process of finding a dog as affordable and timely as possible for all our clients. Our program is often a fraction of the cost and time required by comparable organizations.
- Initial Phone Consultation
- Application Submission
- Evaluation with an Approved Therapist
- Note: We understand our clients have many psychological evaluations before getting to us- however, for our liability insurance, we must provide our own evaluation.
- Meeting with one of our Trainers
- We’ll assess the type of dog you need or evaluate your current dog for suitability.
- Dog Selection Support
- We’ll assist you in seeking out and adopting a rescue dog that meets your unique needs.
- Personalized Training Program Begins
Getting Started
We can’t wait to connect with you! Before applying, here are a few important factors to consider:
- Can you travel to training sessions in the Orlando area either 1-2 times a week, depending on need, for approximately 1 hour at a time or longer?
- Can you commit to a training process that may last 4 months to 1 year?
- Training length varies, but frequent, consistent practice often shortens the timeline.
Take the First Step
Our team can help you determine whether a psychological service dog is the right fit for you—and guide you every step of the way.
To schedule your initial phone consultation, please contact us online or call 407-657-8555 ext. 116 to speak with someone directly.
