Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the Questions We Get Asked Most Often.

Apply for a Service Dog Donate to the Mission

Do I Qualify?

To be eligible for the K9P4P Service Dog Training program, you must be a veteran or active-duty service member of the United States Armed Forces with the required documentation and diagnosis.

You must have an honorable discharge and a diagnosis of PTSD, TBI, or MST.

More information is available HERE.

Are First Responders Eligible for Your Services?

K9 Partners for Patriots is deeply grateful for the sacrifices of our nation’s first responders and recognizes that they too suffer from PTSD, TBI, and MST. However, we only serve Veterans and Active Duty Service Members of the United States Armed Forces.

Is your program open to spouses or other family members of disabled veterans?

The K9 Partners for Patriots Service Dog Training Program is only available to Veterans and Active Duty Service Members of the United States Armed Forces. Spouses, children, and other family members are not eligible.

How Long Does the Application Process Take?

Applying to the K9 Partners for Patriots Service Dog Training Program moves along quite quickly as long as you are responsive to instructions in email correspondence with our Veteran Liaison.

Fill out the online application.
Within 3 business days, you will receive an email from our Veteran Liaison with further instructions regarding the background check.
Once the application and background check are complete, you will be scheduled for your in-person interview.

Once you are accepted into the program, we get you involved right away.

Is this program funded by the VA or based on my VA disability rating?

Acceptance into our program is based on a clinical diagnosis of PTSD, TBI, or MST — not on VA disability ratings.

K9 Partners for Patriots is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the VA does not fund our program in any way.

How Much Does The Program Cost?

NOTHING.

The dog, training and required equipment are provided at no cost.

Can I Use My Own Dog in the Program?

POSSIBLY.

Your dog must meet age, health, and temperament requirements.

Can I Use My Pit Bull or Bully Breed in the Program?

If you own a pit bull or bully breed, we will consider your dog for the program as long as they meet age, health, and temperament requirements.

Will I need Additional Veterinarian Services?

Your new battle buddy will be handed off to you fully vetted, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative.

Moving forward, it will be your responsibility to make sure your service dog continues to receive annual check-ups and vaccinations with your veterinarian and monthly flea, tick, and heartworm preventative.

How Long Does It Take To Complete The K9P4P Service Dog Training Program?

The K9 Partners for Patriots Service Dog Training Program is a 6-month course that’s split into Basic and Graduate levels. Prior to starting classes, you must observe 3 classes to demonstrate commitment.

Does K9 Partners for Patriots require 'recertification' of dogs in their program?

YES.

K9 Partners for Patriots requires annual recertification for 5 years. These recertifications help us to keep up with our veterans’ well-being as well as the well-being and continued training of their service dogs.

These FAQs are not a contract. They are not exhaustive or definitive. They are a guide. K9 Partners for Patriots reserves the right to change or update these FAQs at our discretion and without notice.