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Supporting Material
Use the tools and resources below to set yourself up for success with an assistance dog.


Learn to set SMART goals to focus your training
Master the art of setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals to focus and enhance your assistance...


Guided note sheet for daily training
Use this document to track your daily training notes with your dog. See the book "Assistance Dog Training Log" to learn how to use this...


Track your training weekly
Use this document to track your training goals with your dog. See the book "Assistance Dog Training Log" to learn how to use this sheet...


Track your training daily
Use this document to track your training goals with your dog. See the book "Assistance Dog Training Log" to learn how to use this sheet...


Emergency Action Plan
Created by Jennifer Gravrok Before you bring your dog home, make sure you have an Emergency Action Plan completed. It is better to be...


Estimated financial cost for an assistance dog's care
Created by Jennifer Gravrok Dogs are expensive. Before you begin the journey to getting an assistance dog, please make sure that you can...


Hazards Checklist: Dog hazards to remove from the home
Objects, Chemicals, Plants, Food, Medicine, Areas Created by Jennifer Gravrok Before bringing your assistance dog, or any dog, into your...


Assistance Animals: Types of dogs who assist people with disabilities
Differences between assistance dog, service dog, therapy dog and emotional support animal are described with visual comparisons.
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