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ACCREDITATION & STANDARDS

TRAINING WITH PURPOSE.
STANDARDS WITH MEANING.

Committed to responsible training, recognized evaluation standards, and service dog teams prepared for real life.

Old Glory Service Dogs 4 Veterans Certificate of Accreditation
PROUDLY ACCREDITED

RECOGNIZED STANDARDS.
PROVEN COMMITMENT.

Old Glory Service Dogs 4 Veterans, Inc. is proudly accredited by the Association of Service Dog Providers, reflecting our commitment to established training standards, responsible practices, and continued accountability.

Our current accreditation confirms that Old Glory is in good standing and in compliance with applicable training standards and membership obligations.

Current accreditation certified through
February 28, 2027
WHAT ACCREDITATION MEANS

STANDARDS YOU CAN SEE IN EVERY TEAM.

Accreditation represents more than a credential. It reflects the standards, accountability, and training practices behind the work we do every day.

01

Training Standards

Our program follows structured training expectations designed to build reliable skills, consistency, and dependable behavior.

02

Accountability

Accreditation reinforces our responsibility to maintain established practices, organizational standards, and ongoing compliance.

03

Team Readiness

Training focuses on preparing service dog teams for the expectations, distractions, and real-world environments they will encounter together.

RECOGNIZED MILESTONES

PROGRESS MEASURED BY PROVEN STANDARDS.

Recognized evaluation milestones help measure a team's progress as skills move from the training environment into everyday life.

01

AKC Canine Good Citizen

A foundation milestone focused on good manners, essential skills, handler communication, and responsible dog ownership.

02

AKC Community Canine

Builds on CGC skills by evaluating dependable behavior and teamwork in real community settings.

03

AKC Urban CGC

Evaluates a team's ability to demonstrate reliable skills in busy environments with everyday urban distractions.

REAL-WORLD TRAINING

STANDARDS DON'T STOP AT THE CLASSROOM.

Training moves beyond controlled environments. Old Glory teams practice in real community settings where they encounter the distractions, movement, and situations they may face in everyday life.

Crowds & Movement  •  Environmental Distractions  •  Public Access Skills
Old Glory service dog teams practicing public access skills in a retail environment
OUR COMMITMENT CONTINUES

STANDARDS BUILD SKILLS.
COMMITMENT BUILDS TEAMS.

Accreditation and evaluations provide important benchmarks, but the work continues through consistent training, real-world practice, and support for every Old Glory team.