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Can hand sanitizer make my dog sick?
Yes. It is important to be extremely careful with cleaning products around your pets. Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers both contain chemicals that can cause serious organ damage and/or death to your dog, and pets. We recommend hand washing with soap and water and use of hand sanitizers only when absolutely necessary. Let it dry …
I’m feeling sick, should I have contact with my pets?
You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick, just like you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people who are sick limit contact with animals until more information is known. When possible, …
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What is your Foster Training Program, and how can I get involved?
Our Foster Family Training Program is a unique system that allows us to train many more dogs simultaneously. Foster Family volunteers go through a screening process, and then take a service dog in–training for 6-10 weeks at a time. During those weeks, our Foster Trainers attend weekly training classes with their foster dogs, and regularly …
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What is the process once I’ve submitted my application?
Once you’ve submitted your full application, it will be received and reviewed by our recipient relations department. Each applicant is carefully considered, and their needs determined. Once this step is complete, approved applicants will be notified and placed on the waiting list. The timeline for this process varies widely, and is based on a combination …
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What is a service dog?
A service dog is a highly trained dog with excellent on lead obedience and manners. They can never be shy, overly protective or aggressive to any other person or animal. They must always be friendly and accepting of others without soliciting attention. They must have a great work ethic and focus so that they are …
Does Guardian Angels train dogs for visual impairment?
While Guardian Angels trains for a great number of other disabilities, there are specific organizations that specialize in leader dogs for the visually impaired.
Can you train a medical service dog for my child?
We require any person who receives one of our service dogs to have the ability to physically and cognitively work with and care for their service dog.
Do you have emotional support dogs?
From time-to-time, we have emotional support dogs available to the public. This means the dog will be very well-suited to work for the recipient at home, but by law, will not be allowed to go into public venues. Apply Now
Can I have another dog in the home?
There are multiple reasons why other pets in the home can make it a more difficult environment for your working service dog. While we have paired many service dogs successfully in homes with other pets, keep in mind that it will delay the process. Other pets can be a distraction to your service dog, and …
