PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What we can confirm about this listing.
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) is an assistance dog program listed in 221 N Grampian Hills Rd Columbia, South Carolina. 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
Mobility
PTSD - Civilian
PTSD - Military
Service
Companion
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.