Admission Requirements
Do you meet AVSDA's admission requirements? Take a look at what you'll need before filling out our Veteran Questionnaire, below:
Do you meet AVSDA's admission requirements? Take a look at what you'll need before filling out our Veteran Questionnaire, below:
Letter of Referral from a Mental Healthcare Provider
Letter of Referral from a Mental Healthcare Provider
You will be requesting a letter from your doctor, which MUST STATE
that you have a current PTS diagnosis,
that you are currently in treatment for PTS,
that a Service Dog is medically necessary, and
that you are therapeutic enough to participate in a 52-week dog training program.
DD214 with Honorable Discharge
DD214 with Honorable Discharge
This is solely for proof of service.
Completed Dog Application
Completed Dog Application
There is a link to the dog application on the Admission and Registration page.
If you will be able to meet the above requirements, please complete this AVSDA Veteran Questionnaire to begin your application process:
If you will be able to meet the above requirements, please complete this AVSDA Veteran Questionnaire to begin your application process:
After review of your questionnaire, AVSDA will send a confirmation email to you, with instructions regarding scheduling an online/ Zoom interview with our Program and Training Directors. Following this interview, you will be instructed to complete the full application process.