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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@MainePSV.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Paw Solutions for Veterans is a free service for veterans as well as their immediate family/caregivers.


We are also offering services to others outside the above category at a reasonable rate.


No, purebreds and mixed breeds are all welcome. We do not discriminate against any breeds. 


Yes, PSV is free for veterans and their families/caregivers. With the exception of the AKC titles. Each AKC title will cost a small fee, but you do not need to do the titles unless you want to. PSV can and will give out the 100% free certificates.


Paw Solutions for Veterans was founded in 2026 and is excited to be a brand new face able to offer so much to veterans and their families/caregivers. 


PSV operates out of the Bangor area currently. We hope in time to be able to expand that to many parts of Maine.


I’m sorry we cannot offer training for your wife or husband. 

If you need help picking out a pup, we are happy to help! 


Price List - For Veterans and their family/caregivers

The AKC prices can change without notice to us, while we do our best to keep up to date, please note they may change.

Puppy Training Class

$0

The training is 100% free for Veterans and their immediate families/caregivers.


You will receive a certificate of completion once your puppy passes the exam.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Title

$10 + $32

To take the title test, it is $10 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $32. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

Basic Obedience Training

$0

The training is 100% free for Veterans and their immediate families/caregivers.


You will receive a certificate of completion once your puppy passes the exam.

AKC Canine Good Citizen Title

$10 + $30

To take the title test, it is $10 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $30. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

AKC Advanced Obedience Training

$0

The training is 100% free for Veterans and their immediate families/caregivers.


You will receive a certificate of completion once your puppy passes the exam. 

AKC Community Canine Title

$10 + $32

To take the title test, it is $10 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $32. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Title

$10 + $32

To take the title test, it is $10 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $32. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

Public Access Service Dog training

$0

Service dog training includes, but isn't limited to, Mobility Service Dogs, Psychiatric Service Dogs, and Traumatic Brain Injury Service Dogs, as well as combinations of all three. 


Please note that canines must have completed advanced obedience training or passed an evaluation before being able to start this course. 


**Not all canines are capable of becoming service dog training. 

Emotional Support Animal Training

$0

 Training for your canine to learn to soothe different anxieties and assist with depression symptoms at home. These dogs learn many of the same things as service dogs but are not permitted into businesses and have no public access rights. 


Please note that canines must have completed advanced obedience training or passed an evaluation before being able to start this course. 

Price List - For Non-Veterans

The AKC prices can change without notice to us. While we do our best to keep up to date, please note that they may change without warning.

Puppy Training Class

$150

While our whole goal is to help veterans and their families, we also try to keep prices low for those who need/want training but are not veterans. 


You will receive a certificate of completion once your puppy passes the exam, you are also able to take the AKC S.T.A.R Puppy title test once finished; those prices are below.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Title

$25 + $32

To take the title test, it is $25 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $32. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

Basic Obedience Training

$150

While our whole goal is to help veterans and their families, we also try to keep prices low for those who need/want training but are not veterans. 


You will receive a certificate of completion once your canine passes the exam. You are also able to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen title test once finished; the prices are below.

AKC Canine Good Citizen Title

$25 + $30

To take the title test, it is $25 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $30. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

AKC Advanced Obedience Training

$300

While our whole goal is to help veterans and their families, we also try to keep prices low for those who need/want training but are not veterans. 


You will receive a certificate of completion once your canine passes the exam. You are also able to take the AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen & AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen title test once finished; the prices are below.

AKC Community Canine Title

$25 + $32

To take the title test, it is $25 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $32. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Title

$25 + $32

To take the title test, it is $25 to the AKC Evaluator. Then you must snail mail the registration form to the AKC or do it online. The registration fee, which goes to the AKC directly, is $32. 

*PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET A TITLE TO BE A SERVICE DOG. 

Public Access Service Dog training

$5,000

Service dog training includes, but isn't limited to, Mobility Service Dogs, Psychiatric Service Dogs, and Traumatic Brain Injury Service Dogs, as well as combinations of all three. 


Please note that canines must have completed advanced obedience training or passed an evaluation before being able to start this course. 


**Not all canines are capable of becoming service dog training. 

Emotional Support Animal Training (ESA)

$1,000

 Training for your canine to learn to soothe different anxieties and assist with depression symptoms at home. These dogs learn many of the same things as service dogs but are not permitted into businesses and have no public access rights. 


Please note that canines must have completed advanced obedience training or passed an evaluation before being able to start this course. 

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