Contents of the Template
This template includes:
- Header Information: Space for your organization’s name, logo, contact information, and date.
- Handler Information: A section dedicated to the handler’s full name, date of birth, address, phone number, and email address.
- Service Dog Information: Detailed fields for the service dog’s name, breed, color, date of birth, and microchip ID.
- Training Information: Information about the dog’s training program, including duration, trainer name, and trainer contact details.
- Type of Assistance Provided: A section where you can describe the specific tasks that the service dog is trained to perform.
- Additional Comments: An optional section for any additional notes or clarifications.
- Certification: A section for the trainer’s signature, printed name, and organization stamp/seal, verifying the accuracy of the information.
- Contact Information for Verification: A section providing clear details for third parties to verify the information if necessary.
Why Use This Template
Benefits of using this template include:
- Clarity and Organization: This template is structured in a way that makes it easy to input and read information, avoiding any confusion for all parties involved.
- Professional Appearance: The organized and formal layout of this template conveys a sense of professionalism.
- Convenience: Available in Word and Google Docs, this template is easy to access, customize, and share.
- Legal Compliance: While designed to be adaptable, this template includes fields and sections that are commonly considered important, aiding in adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
Ideal For
This template is most useful:
- Service Dog Trainers and Organizations: To provide handlers with a formal document that verifies the training and functionality of a service dog.
- Service Dog Handlers: To have a standardized and professional document to present when necessary, which verifies the role and training of their service dog.
- Healthcare Professionals: To assist in the documentation process for patients who are prescribed a service dog for medical reasons.
- Housing and Travel Authorities: For providing a consistent and recognizable format that can be used when service dog handlers are applying for housing or travel accommodations.
