PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS
ADW places service dogs with client recipients requiring individual and family support for mobility impairments, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, seizure disorders (within New Mexico only), type 1 diabetes (within New Mexico only), anxiety, depression, and PTSD. All applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. ADW does not train leader dogs for people who are blind or have a visual impairment or hearing dogs for people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment.
Before requesting an application, please download and read this free pamphlet, courtesy of Marcie Davis of Working Like Dogs: 3 Things You Need to Know About Getting An Assistance Dog.
And please review ADW Eligibility Requirements. After reviewing these documents, simply request the appropriate application below.
Individual Placement
ADW places service dogs with client recipients requiring individual and family support for mobility impairments, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, seizure disorders, Type 1 diabetes, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. All applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. ADW does not train leader dogs for people who are blind or have a visual impairment or hearing dogs for people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment. After reviewing the Eligibility Requirements above, simply request the appropriate application below.
Facility Dog Teams
This form is to be completed by the prospective Courthouse, Crisis Response or Facility Dog Team Facilitator (that is the individual who will assume the responsibility of managing the facility dog’s work and interactions, as well as managing their health and well-being at all times.) Facilities interested in a working dog for their agency are invited to contact ADW CEO/President Linda Milanesi for an introduction to the ADW Facility Dog program and to request an application: 505-986-9748
Owner Self Training
The ADW Owner/Self-Training Assistance Dog course is designed to teach clients to train their own dogs to be their service dog. Training your own service dog is an in-depth process requiring discipline, time and commitment, but is immensely rewarding. After reviewing the Eligibility Requirements above, simply request more information on beginning the process below.
