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.
There are also obedience board kennel schools that cost between $1,000 and $2,500. The dog receives one-on-one training for several hours for two to four weeks of training and boarding. You might also have to pay for training aids, dog treats, noisemakers and leashes to train the dog, which costs less than $50. Dogs with behavioral problems could cost more than $100 an hour.