New Client Pre-Qualification

02 March 2023

Prospective and Current Applicants, Next Step Service Dogs is committed to our clients, service dog teams, and our partnerships. As one of the very few Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organizations that serve the Owner-Trainer training model, we must ensure that we remain committed to our current in-training and active teams while maintaining ADI standards. As such, due to our current operational commitments, Next Step Service Dogs is not accepting or reviewing new applications. Next Step Service Dogs intends to reevaluate this status, as our trainer-to-team ratio changes, or on a quarterly basis, whichever is sooner.

Please contact Assistance Dogs International (assistancedogsinternational.org) for additional resources in your area.

Sincerely,

Stefan Bien
President, Next Step Service Dogs Board of Directors

Pre-Qualification
Please answer the following questions to determine if you qualify for a service dog provided by Next Step Service Dogs.
Thank you for applying to NSSD. Unfortunately, we are not able to assist you. We currently serve the areas within an hour San Diego County. Please visit the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) website for more information on service dog training. https://www.assistancedogsinternational.org/
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Enter your zip code*
NSSD serves San Diego, CA area. Please enter your zip code below to see if NSSD provides service dogs in your area.

ZIP Code
Do you have a diagnosis of PTSD, TBI, or Mobility?
- Yes
- No
Are you a veteran, active military or retired first responder?*
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have a pet dog that you would like to have evaluated to train for service?*
- Yes
- No
If you would like to have your current dog evaluated for service training, you will need to fill out our Client Pre-application form. You will be re-directed to the dog application form when you hit the "submit" button.
Please download the following forms and have them filled out and signed.
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Reference-Personal

Reference-Medical

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Pre-Qualification

Thank you for applying to NSSD. Unfortunately, we are not able to assist you. We currently serve the areas within an hour San Diego County. Please visit the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) website for more information on service dog training. https://www.assistancedogsinternational.org/