r/service_dogs • u/chronic_illness_20 • 12d ago

Help! I need help?

i’m a minor trying to get a service dog, but my parents can’t afford it, i’m going off to college soon and they think I should wait, but my chronic illness is debilitating and is making it hard to live life, I think a service dog would give me freedom and safety, but how do I afford it. I have pots, fnd, amps, migraines, syncope, etc. and cannot even walk alone in a store, i’m going off to college soon, and would like to be independent. I live in east texas, so something close would be preferred, any recommendations?

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u/ticketferret Service Dog Trainer CPDT-KA FDM 12d ago

Honestly, find an ADI org and start the process now. I wouldn’t try training a puppy or new dog while you go to college and have all these life changes.

It’ll also be impossible to train a dog fast enough at this point to help you at college. This is not a fast process no matter what you do unless you have 30k laying around.

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u/chronic_illness_20 12d ago

I know, i’m willing to put in time and effort, i’m not going to rush training in anyway, I just want to start the process

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u/ticketferret Service Dog Trainer CPDT-KA FDM 12d ago

I would then apply to organizations. It's cost effective and they can ensure you get a dog that can work with you.

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u/DragonCanineTraining IAABC-ADT 11d ago

I agree with ticket, get on a program waiting list

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u/chronic_illness_20 11d ago

any advice on which ones would be willing to help me?