ADAI’s Foster Family program is an integral part of our organization and training program. The life of a service or therapy dog begins in a loving home of one our volunteers. Our volunteer fosters are highly dedicated persons and families who welcome dogs-in-training into their homes. They help us by training one of our dogs house manners, basic obedience and public socialization. The average time commitment is nine months to a year, however the time is dictated by the age of the dog. We place all dogs when they are approximately two years of age, so they are maintained in the foster home environment until the dogs are approximately 20 to 22 months old. The minimum foster time commitment is three to four months. The dog moves to final advanced training at our Education and Training facility for three months of additional training after he completes the foster program.

Are you thinking about becoming a foster parent? Please consider the following questions before making this decision:

Do you have the time (15 to 30 minutes) to train your dog every day?
Are you willing to take the dog out on regular public outings?
Do you have a desire to help an unwanted dog and disabled person?
Do you have a safe area to exercise your trainee?
Does everyone in your household want to participate in this project?
Are you able to follow the ADAI training curriculum?
Are you ready to open your heart and your home to an ADAI dog?

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