Service Dog Application

Please be sure you have thorughly read our FAQ before applying.

All first-time applicants must complete our process before a puppy can be placed in their home. Our process includes filling out an application, an interview with a Doggie Does Good, Inc. staff member, and a full-home inspection to ensure the environment is secure for the puppy. Potential Puppy Raisers must live in the Central Coast area of California so they can comply with the program regulations. Your puppy MUST be a family project. Puppies require lots of love and care from ALL members of your family.

The following are a few questions a family should consider before applying for a Doggie Does Good,Inc. Puppy..

What environment(s) would be available to the dog?
Do you have a yard?
Is it a fenced-in yard?
Will the puppy attend work/school with you? If not, who will watch the puppy?
Are ALL household members able to handle a new puppy entering the household?
Are ALL members of the family enthusiastic about welcoming a new puppy into the home?

These are some of our regulations that must be followed.

Please go over these regulations before applying for a Doggie Does Good Puppy.
The puppy must be crate-trained by the Puppy Raiser; it should always sleep inside the crate.
The puppy must have safe access to the outdoors for potty breaks
Able to provide a safe environment for a puppy.
Not have any other dogs (other than the Doggie Does Good Puppy) that are younger than 1 year old in the house.
Provide consistent daily exercise for the puppy.
Keep in close, regular contact with Doggie Does Good,Inc. so both parties can monitor the puppy’s progress.
Submit reports to Doggie Does Good,Inc. on a regular basis (1x/month).
Keep the puppy mentally stimulated with toys and games to aid in mental development.
Teach the puppy basic commands as well as good social skills and manners.
Keep the puppy on a secure leash or line at all times unless the puppy is in a securely fenced area. Do NOT let the puppy roam free off-leash.
Have a fence that closes securely with a bottom edge that touches the ground and without any areas that are loose enough for a puppy to dig or push out of and subsequently crawl under.
Agree to give the puppy back to Doggie Does Good,Inc. when requested.

Puppy raising is a rewarding experience that can help make improvements in the life of someone with a disability. However, puppy raising is also a challenging experience that requires dedication through providing daily care as well as consistent training. Doggie Does Good,Inc. must stress that these are puppies; you must follow all guidelines provided by Doggie Does Good, Inc. regarding raising the puppy. There is a possibility that the puppy will cause damage to your property (through chewing, having potty accidents, etc.) and Doggie Does Good,Inc. is not responsible for any repairs or replacement items.

You will need to get the puppy out and exercising daily to aid and stimulate the developing mind and body of the puppy. Are you willing and able to provide the puppy with daily exercise?:

YesNo

Do you live in a residence with direct access an area outside?:

YesNo

Do you have a yard with a completely enclosed fence?:

YesNo

In addition to training on a daily basis, puppy raisers must socialize their puppies by introducing them to a few new environments every week. Are you willing and able to engage your puppy in these activities?:

YesNo

Puppies can easily become bored (and thus destructive) if left alone for long periods of time. Will you, a close friend, or a family member be able to spend time with the puppy during the day?:

YesNo

Are you or any members of the household allergic to dogs?:

YesNo

Doggie Does Good,Inc. generally trains medium/large breed dogs, which grow quickly to their adult size. Do you or any of the members of your household have any concerns about living with and/or handling a larger dog?:

YesNo

Is there a specific breed of dog that you had in mind?:

If you would like to provide any additional details about your responses above please do so here:

Please list all those living with you (name,relationship and age)

Have you ever had a dog? If so, for how long? Please describe that experience.

Do other animals live with you or visit you frequently? If yes, please describe (including breed, sex and age).

Does anyone in your household have concerns about having a puppy in their home? If so, please describe:

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First NameLast Name

Phone

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Country (if not USA)

Would you like to be added to our mailing list?

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E-mail

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