certified team Application

All applicants for the Certified Service Dog Team Test must complete the application process. You may submit your application by mail by clicking here and downloading the manual, instructions and application. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

OR, you may apply on-line by clicking here to begin the process.

If you meet the criteria, you will be given a test ticket and permitted to take the certification test. You may locate an evaluator near you by clicking on the 'Certification Program' link on the main menu and selecting 'Locate an Evaluator' from the menu.

Once you have passed the test, you will be eligible to obtain a program vest and identification card.It is our belief that privately trained teams who have worked hard and meet the criteria as outlined by Assistance Dogs International, should enjoy the same benefits as program trained dogs.

Note- please only send the required $10 application fee along with your application to take the test. The $50 test fee must be paid directly to your evaluator, not to the FSDS. The fee for certification materials is to be paid to the FSDS only after you have passed the test and received your proof of passing form. Please read application materials carefully for instructions. Thank you.

Privately trained does not imply poorly trained. We recognize the long hours of work that you have put into your training and will work with you to achieve certification.