No. To qualify for a service dog, you must first have a disability. The dog must be trained to perform specific behaviors that mitigate your disability. Emotional support doesn't qualify as task.
At this time, we do not offer board and train services.
The ADA website is a fantastic resource for information about service dogs.
At this time, we do not offer board and train services.
We train dogs of all sizes! Please keep in mind that small service dogs can not perform mobility
Yes and no. The biggest consideration when evaluating a dog as a potential service dog is their temperament. We want a confident, environmentally stable, social, and motivated dog.
The size of the dog only becomes a consideration when the tasks the dog needs to perform require a larger dog (mobility, deep pressure therapy, blocking, ect.)
Yes! All of our In-Person services take place at the clients home or in a public place depending on the service and the client's needs. Virtual sessions are done over Google Meets.
While a dog is capable of learning new skills at any age, we take into consideration the age of the dog before starting service dog training. Service dog training takes a minimum of 2 years to complete, which means an older dog would have a shorter working career than a dog started younger. I prefer to start dogs in service dog training before they reach a year and a half old.
Prices vary depending on the service, but range from $30-$75. For more information, please look at the page for the service you're interested in.
The majority of our clients do fantastic on just their regular flat collar and leash! We focus primarily on positively reinforcing the behaviors we would like to continue seeing.
We will use whatever tools our clients are comfortable using if they're needed. Our clients always have the right to refuse to use a particular tool. If a client expresses that they do not ever want to use a particular tool on their dog, our trainer won't even suggest it.