About GBDI
Good Behavior Dog International
Our History
Good Behavior Dog International was established with a vision to create a unified, international framework for the certification and recognition of assistance animal teams.
The Medical Division was founded to address the growing need for standardized documentation that transcends national borders, ensuring that certified assistance animal teams receive consistent recognition worldwide.
Today, GBDI operates across multiple countries, maintaining a comprehensive registry of certified teams and providing internationally recognized identification documents.
Our Values
- 01
Excellence in Standards
Maintaining the highest certification standards for assistance animal teams.
- 02
International Recognition
Providing documentation recognized across international borders.
- 03
Handler Welfare
Prioritizing the health and wellbeing of both handlers and their assistance animals.
- 04
Accessibility
Advocating for universal public access rights for certified teams.
Organization Structure
Executive Board
International oversight and policy direction for all GBDI operations.
Medical Division
Certification, evaluation, and registry management for medical assistance animals.
Standards Committee
Development and maintenance of international certification standards and protocols.
*Disclaimer: GBDI is a private association. All certifications and documents are unofficial novelty items and do not constitute legal certification under any national assistance animal legislation.*