For the Marines, height standards for male applicants range from 58 to 78 inches. Height standards for female applicants range from 58 to 72 inches. The services have both height and weights standards. If you fail the height / weight charts, but pass the body fat standards you are still eligible for service.
Most dogs require 1-2 years to become a service dog and be fully trained in public access skills. The training cost of working with a professional trainer at $150 an hour would be about $7,200 a year.
1 Puppy classes usually cost less than adult dog classes or classes specifically geared toward dogs with behavior issues. 2  Private classes with a trainer, which could be at the client's home or at the trainer's place of business, usually cost from $30 to $100 per hour-long session -- so about $240 to $600 for six sessions. Amazon has a selection of dog training books starting under $10. 2  Some shelters offer low-cost training, starting at about $35 and up for several weeks of classes. 3  The cost is usually lower for a dog adopted from that shelter. 4  Some boarding training programs offer a discount for a second dog from the same household.