Who This Program Is For
Service Dogs
Task trained dogs that perform specific tasks to assisst individuals with disabilities
Support Dogs
Well trained dogs that provide emotional and psychological support with public access skills
Foundation Training
General obedience, behavior and structure for dogs that need foundational skills before advancing to service or support work.
OUR PROGRAM PROCESS
Initial Assessment
The first step is a comprehensive in-person evaluation of your dog’s behavior, temperament, confidence, and overall suitability for service work, support work, or foundation training. We evaluate social behavior, neutrality around people and dogs, response to noise and environments, handling, focus, impulse control, and overall trainability.
Training Program Begins
Trainers will develop a training plan and begin training you & your dog over several months for their specified designation.
Certification
Certification is the final stage of our program and is awarded to dogs and handlers who successfully complete training and pass all required testing. Certification confirms that the dog and handler team have demonstrated the training, behavior, control, and reliability required for service or support work in public and daily life environments.
Temperament Test
Dogs that pass the initial assessment move on to a comprehensive temperament test conducted in real-world environments. This test evaluates nerve strength, environmental stability, recovery, public suitability, and overall working temperament.
Public Access Test
The Public Access Test evaluates whether a dog can behave safely, calmly, and under control in public environments. This is a formal evaluation that ensures the dog can accompany their handler in public spaces without causing disruption, stress, or safety concerns.
Renewal & Support
Service dogs and support dogs must maintain a high level of training, behavior, and reliability over time. Our program includes ongoing support and a renewal process to ensure that each dog and handler team continues to meet public behavior and working standards.
Program Acceptance
Once your dog has passed both the assessment and the temperament test, they have been approved into our program for either service and/or support dog training.
Trainers will evaluate your needs along with your dogs tested ability to determine best plan for success.
Task Test
The Task Test evaluates whether a dog can reliably perform trained tasks that directly assist their handler with a disability or medical condition. This test is required for dogs that are being trained and certified as task-based service dogs.
(Service Dog Designation Only)
Initial Assessment
The First Step
A comprehensive in-person evaluation of your dog's behavior, temperament, confidence, abd suitability for service, support or foundation training.
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Assesses stability, neutrality, focus, handling, and more​
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Takes approximately 60 - 90 minutes
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Provides clear recommendations for next steps
Assessment Fee: $150
If your dog is not suitable for the service or support dog program at this time, the $150 fee will be credited toward foundation training.
Temperament Test
Advanced Evaluation
Off-site testing in real-world environments to evaluate nerve strength, stability, recovery, and public suitability.
Conducted on a separate date
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Determines Service Dog or Support Dog path
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Ensures the highest behavioral standards are met
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**covered by your assessment fee
WHAT YOU RECEIVE UPON COMPLETION
Formal Certification
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Wallet Certification ID Card
(Trainer & Physician Signature)
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Public Access Test Documenttion
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Task Test Documentation (Service Dogs)
Handler Training & Education​
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Collaboration with Physcians/Psychiatrist
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Support with Legal/Government procedures & documentation​
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Ongoing Support & Guidance
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Annual Renewal & Re-certification
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can any dog become a service dog?
A: No. Dogs must pass both the assessment and temperament test to be eligble
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Q: How long does the training take?
A: Timelines vary, but most programs take several months (avg. 6 months) depending on the dog and owners training schedule.
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Q: What happens if my dog doesn't pass?
A: Your dog may be placed into Foundation Training, and the assessment fee is applied toward this training.
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Q: Do you provide ID cards and certification?
A: Yes. All successful graduates receive formal certification and identification.