Program Pricing
Large non-profit service dog organizations estimate the cost of a fully-trained service dog to be between $40,000-$60,000. Due to the structure of our private program, we are able to offer fully trained service dogs at a more affordable cost.
Our Average Cost for a Fully-Trained Service Dog:
Our Average Cost for
a Fully-Trained Service Dog:
$25K
Cost Breakdown:
This total price reflects what it costs to raise, train, and prepare a fully trained service dog. Our dogs are approximately 1.5-2 years of age by the time they are placed with an individual or family and have undergone thousands of hours of professional training.
- Purchase of a suitable puppy: $2,500-$3,500
- Insurance: $1,200
- Veterinary Expenses: $2,000
- Training & Care: $20,000
Pricing Breakdown & Payment Structure
Initial Deposit
$5,000
We require a non-refundable deposit to be added to our waitlist to receive a fully trained service dog. This deposit goes toward the total cost of a fully trained service dog.
Initial Payment
$11,000
Typically about 8-10 months after the deposit has been made, the dog matching process begins. This initial payment is due once we have potential dog matches and it can be paid in full or broken down into monthly payments.
Phase 3: Task Training
$3,500/month
Once your new dog is over a year of age, we will begin Phase 3: Task Training. Phase 3 training is $3,500 per month and is billed monthly.
Clients are responsible for their dog’s service dog vest, harness, and other equipment related to their training/care. On average, our clients spend between $300-700 for equipment.
Phase 4: Team Training
No Additional Fees
We do not charge any training fees for Phase 4: Team Training. Certification testing fees are also included.
Placement/Delivery
Travel Fees Apply
If you are located outside of the Charlotte, NC Metropolitan area, travel fees will apply for your placement/delivery. On average, our clients spend between $1,000-2,000 on travel related fees.
Follow-Up Services
No Additional Fees
We provide lifelong support and free follow-up services for each service dog team. Support is available via phone, email, virtual or in-person lessons.
Training Your Personal Dog
On occasion, we have clients who already have a puppy or older dog that they would like to have trained as a service dog. If you already have a puppy or older dog, they must pass our temperament and health assessments before we can enroll them in our service dog program.
If your dog passes our assessments and has shown to have a suitable temperament for service work, they would need to complete Phase 2: Advanced Obedience and Phase 3: Task Training of our program before they enter Phase 4: Team Training. The cost for Phase 2 is $3,800 and the cost for Phase 3 is $3,500 per month.