Costs of Obtaining an Assistance Dog
Frequently Asked Questions
I want to get an Assistance Dog from you. How much will it cost?
Our base price is $9,900. This price includes the following:
- A custom-trained Assistance Dog matched to you and your lifestyle
- up to one week training course to teach you the skills you will need to handle your new dog
- The basic equipment you need to get started
- Canine Health Guarantee
- Canine Skills Guarantee
- Basic Support Plan
An extended support plan is available for an additional cost. Please contact us for a detailed, personal quote.
Why would I pay for an Assistance Dog when other organizations offer them for free?
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. A Comet Canine Assistance Dog guarantees excellent quality, reliable performance, and personalized service. Our dogs are healthy, responsive, motivated, and very willing to please. We use practical, efficient, and scientific training methods that assure you receive a custom trained dog in a short period of time. Our personalized service assures you will receive a dog that fits your personal needs. Comet takes the time to train you, one-on-one, to handle a dog selected for you alone.
We guarantee our dogs' health so you know that you are getting a quality dog. We guarantee our dogs skills so you can be certain you are getting a dog that meets our internal certification standards. And finally, we guarantee we will teach you to handle your new dog successfully.
Making an investment in a highly trained Assistance Dog from Comet is analogous to purchasing other adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs (up to $12,000) or lift equipped conversion vans (up to $75,000).
Clients are often unaware of the considerable investment Comet Canine must make to produce a high quality, finished, custom-trained Assistance Dog. Some of our costs include dog purchase, trainer salaries, equipment, food, transportation, veterinary care, and ongoing business expenses.
An important question each prospective client needs to ask themselves is: "How much is it worth to become more productive, efficient, independent, and able?" That is a conclusion only you can determine. We can help you do this by providing a reliable dog and teaching you how to handle it.
I want one of your dogs, but I can't afford it. Do you have a program that will help me with the cost of obtaining an Assistance Dog?
We understand that acquiring one of our custom-trained Assistance Dogs can pose a significant financial challenge for some individuals. Comet Canine will take the time to work with our clients to help them secure the funding necessary to acquire the dog they need.
Financing Options
As with any major acquisition, there are financing options available to help you obtain the dog you need. We offer financial counseling regarding these options. Many people cannot pay for a dog all at once, and seek financing options including unsecured loans, home equity loans, lines of credit, credit cards. We have relationships with banks that understand your needs, and will help you secure the funds you need to obtain the dog you want.
Fundraising Options
There are also opportunities to raise funds through grants, business sponsorships, and other non-profit donations. Many people have been very creative with their fundraising efforts. We can provide assistance for you in this area.
Leasing Options
Another option to consider is the leasing program we offer for qualified Denver area clients. A client may lease a dog from us for a set monthly fee with a lease term of 3 years. As with many other leasing arrangements, there is an option to purchase at the end of the lease term.
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