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Service Dogs - Canine Companions for Independence - North Central Region

7480 New Albany Condit Road, New Albany, OH 43054

Eligibility
Individuals who have a physical, cognitive, or developmental disability, 5 years of age or older, independent in mobility, and must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively control, manage, and care for a dog. Must have adequate vision to observe, intervene, and manage a dog's behavior, be willing to attend team training classes, on-going training, and graduate support programs at the Canine Companions training center; statewide
Required documents
Application/intake form photo ID proof of a physical, cognitive or developmental disability
Hours
10 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday CST
Application process
  • Call; visit website
  • Application process will consist of determining whether the program will be a good fit and collecting basic information.
  • At each step of the application process, Canine Companions staff will review an applicant's need and qualifications to determine whether or not the applicant will move on to qualify for the program.
Fees
Students must pay for their transportation to and from the center and some of their meals during Team Training
Service area
MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Provides assistance dogs to people with developmental or physical disabilities who can demonstrate that a Canine Companion will enhance their independence or quality of life. Service dogs can assist with daily tasks and help increase independence by reducing reliance on other people. Service dogs may help with every day tasks such as turning on the lights, pick up dropped keys, open a door, pull partners in a manual wheelchair, push buttons on elevators, and many more. Provides service dogs, skilled companion dogs, facility dogs, and hearing dogs
Last Assured
10/14/2025
What's Here
Service Animals
Providing organization
Canine Companions for Independence - North Central Region

Provides service dogs for adults, children, and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings