Joint Task Force K9s requirements for K9 Therapy and Service Dog programs.
Please note that JTFK9s do not provide seeing eye dogs or hearing dogs.
● A Completed application form.
● Letter of recommendation from your healthcare provider.
● Copy of your DD-214 or Law Enforcement equivalent
● Must be available for telephone and in-person interviews and home visit if to be awarded a Service dog.
● Must have Military or Law Enforcement honorable discharge or currently on active-duty status without any major disciplinary actions.
● Diagnose with PTS/PTSD, TBI, and/or Mobility issues determined to be service connected.
● Must have stable living conditions and the financial ability to provide care for a Service dog.
● No alcohol or substance abuse of any kind (self-medicating)
● No felony convictions, pending criminal charges, animal abuse convictions or current parole/probation.
● Must take part in all training events which consist of two weeks of total training to include a spouse or caregiver portion of training.
Note: This information is only seen by those processing travel expenses and validation purposes and will not be given to any 3rd parties. Your privacy is a top priority.
Contact Information – Please use same name and date of birth as on ID when flying and provide a mailing address for communication purposes.