Minimal requirements to be considered for a PGI dog:
All
dogs must be kept in the family's house
All
other animals in the house must be spayed or neutered
All
animals in home must be kept up to date on shots by a vet
The
potential recipient /family must complete 25 hours of volunteer work. This
can include coming to training classes, PR events, demonstrations,
fundraisers and going on outings.
The
potential recipient/ family must successfully complete three home
passes where the dog is exposed to other family animals and family
members.
What we require for our PGI alumni dogs:
All
animals must come to weekly training sessions for 1 year after receiving
the dog (then must come monthly)
Weekly
progress reports must be turned in for the first six months of having the
service dogs. Monthly progress reports are required for one year after
receiving the dog. Twice annual reports are required for life (January,
July)
Service
dog must be kept a proper weight and up to date on shots and shot records
must be turned in yearly.
Any
major medical concerns that come up with the animal must be addressed as
soon as possible and reported to PGI
When
it is time for the dog to retire the family must keep the dog in their
home as a house pet.
If
something happens to the handler where they are unable to use the service
dog the animal will be returned to the program and given to someone else
who needs a service dog.
* Failure to follow these rule results in the dog being
turned back over to the program.
I have read the
above terms and I understand thatPaws Giving Independence reserves the right to deny
service to an applicant for any reason including but not limited to failure to
meet the established criteria for receiving a service dog or that require
services that we are not able to train. PGI also reserves the right to remove a
program service dog from a home at any time for mistreatment/ neglect or an
inappropriate match.