How much does it cost to train a service dog?

Professional service dog training typically costs $20,000–$50,000 per dog. The American Service Dog Foundation covers these costs through tax-deductible donations so recipients never pay.

Is my donation to a service dog organization tax-deductible?

Yes. The American Service Dog Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN 86-2962306. Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Can I donate monthly to a service dog nonprofit?

Yes. Monthly donations provide steady funding that lets us start training a dog the moment we find the right candidate. You can cancel anytime.

Service dog donation

Your gift trains a dog that changes a life.

The American Service Dog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by people like you. Every tax-deductible service dog donation covers professional training, veterinary care, and placement — so a person with a disability receives their fully trained dog at no cost.

Dogs come from Ohio shelters and owner donations. Donors are the only reason every placement is free.

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Monthly giving trains dogs year-round — and you can cancel anytime.

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Your impact: Funds a training session, every month.

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