
Training Programs

Service Dog Training Program
The Service Dog Training Program includes 24 private lessons, covering mobility, psychiatric, and medical alert/response task training. It progresses through the 3 phases of our program: Foundations, Public Access, and Task Training.

Foundational Program
The Foundational Program covers 1-2 of the 3 main phases of the service dog training program, focusing on your specific goals. It’s ideal for experienced handlers, those starting with a puppy during the critical socialization phase, or teams preparing for mobility work. This program provides professional guidance to strengthen key skills without encompassing full-service dog training.

Starter Package
The Starter Package is a 5-week program for new dog owners, whether with a puppy or an older dog. It focuses on foundational training and good manners, including loose-leash walking, settling, exposure, and routine building. For dogs with some training, we help refine and advance their skills!
Throughout your Program you Will Learn More About

–Foundational Training & Engagement
–Public Access Training & Neutrality
–Task Training for Service Work
–Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
– Handler Readiness & Advocacy

Service Dog Training Program (24 Lessons)
The Service Dog Training Program is made up of 3 primary phases over 24 private lessons. We offer mobility, psychiatric, and medical alert/response task training. (Note: You don’t have to pick just one! We encourage multi-purpose service dog teams to apply.)
Phase 1: Foundations
This is when we focus on setting you and the puppy up for success. The goal is to be ready for more advanced behaviors. We always start with bonding and building a strong relationship between the two of you! Then, we’ll work on socialization and lots of exposure, teach you how to handle your pup in different environments, and show you how to set yourself up for success during your outings.
Phase 2: Public Access
The main focus of this phase is to develop proper etiquette and manners in public. We’ll begin to work in new public places, including some that aren’t pet-friendly. You’ll also begin to introduce your puppy to the day-to-day places you frequent. This will help get them used to your routine and lifestyle.
Phase 3: Task Training
In the final phase, we begin to focus on our 2-3 priority tasks. We’ll make sure they can be reliably performed in a variety of environments. Depending on how quickly your dog picks up the skills, we can always look to add more. However, the primary goal is to have the 2-3 main tasks you need be reliable!
Graduation from the Program
Graduation from this program consists of passing the American Kennel Club’s CGC (Canine Good Citizen) award. PAT (Public Access Test) and other AKC titles are also available if you’re interested, like Trick Dog or the more advanced CGC certificates.

Foundational Program (12 Lessons)
Our Foundational Program has focused on covering 2 of the 3 main phases of training a service dog (Foundations, Public Access, and Task Training). This option is designed for dogs and handlers who already have an understanding of training. This package is not looking to encompass all training things; it’s focused on your specific goals and getting you there.
This package is also great when you’re just starting with a puppy and you want to go through the critical socialization and exposure age with professional guidance. This package was specifically built to help you wherever you need help the most. This one is also our choice if your service dog has recently been approved for mobility work by a veterinarian and you’d like to work on mobility foundations with an experienced trainer.
P.S. This is also a great option to learn and solidify new behaviors!

Starter Package
(5 Lessons)
We recommend this package for any new dog owners, whether you have a puppy or an older dog! Our “Guppy Package” takes place over a 5-week period, where dogs (and their owners) will learn the foundations for training and good manners inside and outside of your home. This can include loose-leash walking, settling practice, exposure to new environments, and help with creating a new routine to set you and your pup up for success! And if your dog has already learned some manners, we’ll help you take them to the next level!

Scent Training for Medical Alert (Program Add-on)
We are proud to offer scent training for medical alert service dogs! Dogs have the incredible ability to smell hormones relating to heart rate and blood pressure changes, blood glucose levels rising or dropping, and sometimes even seizures! It can be possible for your dog to let you know when they sense those things coming to give you a warning about imminent medical episodes.
Scent training lessons are included in the “Service Dog Training Program” and “Foundational Program” programs.