I always want to answer this question but it’s a lot of explaining! Not all well known programs are free or non-profit but many are. Typically they train dogs to a specific disability or need. An example of this are guide dogs and mobility dogs. An important factor in your decision is, will this dog actually benefit me in my treatment for my disability or will managing a dogs needs, getting a lot of unwanted attention in public, and some pushback in access to uneducated businesses, be too difficult for me? I don’t think this needs to be said but providing emotional support is not a task under the ADA and there are no legal registrations for service dogs. Some private trainers / board and train facilities can be very poorly ran and abusive. On the other hand, I know some great trainers. The best pick their clients and don’t say yes to everyone. They know the law WELL and sometimes in other countries. Ask where they’ve worked, references, videos, the entire process into which they train ...