A service animal in training shares the same protections and safeguards as a service animal while actively engaged in training specific to the role of a service animal but does not have the same degree of protection while not actively training.
Service animals in training are only allowed into spaces open to the general public. Additional access beyond these areas may be granted at the discretion of an appropriate university official.
Trainers must be qualified. According to applicable state law, the individual for which the service animal in training will eventually provide service may be considered qualified.
Service animals in training must remain under the control of the trainer at all times and maintain appropriate standards of behavior, much like those expected of full service animals.
Ithaca College hosts a local chapter of Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB). These dogs in training are often seen around campus with their handlers/trainers. For more information about GEB at IC, visit their IC Engage page or email geb.ithacacollege@gmail.com. GEB dogs may be considered service animals in training while in training but also have special approval to be in additional spaces, as a program animal.
