Informed Partnerships: Is a Service Dog the Right Fit?
A neutral, family-centered guide for navigating the service dog journey
 
Bringing a service dog into your life is life-changing.
It is also complex.
 
This guided digital workbook was intentionally created as a program-neutral educational resource to help families and individuals thoughtfully explore whether a service dog is truly the right fit — before applications, financial commitments, or emotional investments begin.
 
It is not specific to any one organization, training model, or provider.
 
Inside this comprehensive 70+ page workbook, you’ll find:
• Clear explanations of service dog roles, laws, and expectations
• Honest discussion of rewards and realities
• Autism-specific considerations grounded in real-world experience
• Guidance on different training pathways and key differences among programs
• Structured readiness exercises and fact-gathering tools
• Questions to ask organizations and trainers before committing
 
This is not a sales tool.
It is not a recruitment tool.
It is a clarity tool.
 
Our hope is that you finish this workbook with stronger questions, clearer expectations, and greater confidence — whatever conclusion you reach.
 
Because the goal is not simply getting a service dog.
 
The goal is building the right partnership — or recognizing when another path may serve you better.
 
Digital download. Designed for printing or use on a tablet.
 
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