PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What we can confirm about this listing.
Assistance Dogs of the West is an assistance dog program listed in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Assistance Dogs International accreditation, confirmed at the source.
We publish what we verified and nothing more. Verification confirms listed credentials, not program fit, availability, or outcomes. Always interview a trainer and ask which specific tasks they train before committing funds.
Specialties
Autism
Diabetes
Mobility
PTSD - Military
Seizures
Service
Classroom
Courthouse
Facility
Questions worth asking
- Which specific tasks do you train?A service dog must be individually trained to perform work or tasks related to a disability.
- What are your credentials, and who issued them?Certification comes from private bodies such as ADI or CCPDT. No government agency certifies service dogs.
- What does the full program cost and timeline look like?Ask for written terms covering training, placement, and follow-up support.
- What ongoing support do you provide?Task training is a long partnership, not a single transaction.