PTSD Service Dogs

OVERVIEW

K9PAD considers all clients with PTSD, regardless of type of trauma. This means we accept Veterans and First Responders, but also civilians. All clients are considered by their needs and what resources we have available to assist. Clients have their needs accommodated for and are treated with compassion.

EXAMPLES OF TASKS

Examples of tasks include: finding a bench, deep pressure therapy, alerting to panic and anxiety attacks, proprioception assistance, turning on lights, responding to night terrors, grounding, etc.

FEES

There is no fee for our Service Dogs. We do charge a $2000 training and equipment fee. This covers the Team Training and K9PAD Certification as well as some of the supplies and equipment needed.

ELIGIBILITY

Some of the eligibility requirements are:

Reside in Nova Scotia
Ability to attend weekly lessons
Ability to participate in groups, semi-private, and private lessons
Ability to go into public places such as shopping centres, grocery stores, and restaurants
Have a formal diagnosis of PTSD from a qualified medical practitioner
Have a prescription for a PTSD Service Dog
Ability to care for a Service Dog and adapt routine to meet the dog's needs

first responders

We are excited to join forces with the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia in an effort to continue to help those who have devoted their lives to helping others.

The Foundation champions and invests in mental health initiatives in Nova Scotian communities.

For years, the Foundation has helped to bring attention and provide funding for resources for those living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

We are excited to continue to aid those in our community and welcome the partnership with the Mental Health Foundation.

This partnership will allow Nova Scotia First Responders (pre-approved by K9PAD) to be matched with a PTSD Service Dog at no cost to them.

PROGRAM SUPPLIED SERVICE DOGS

Eligible First Responders will be matched with a PTSD Service Dog at no cost to them. The $2000 training and equipment fee will be waived upon successful graduation.

CLIENT-TRAINER SERVICE DOG PROGRAM

More information to be updated in August 2022.

k9pad ptsd service dogs

OVERVIEW

EXAMPLES OF TASKS

FEES

ELIGIBILITY

first responders