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# Owner-Trained Service Dogs

## Your Dog. Your Journey. Our Guidance.

Already have a dog you hope to train as your service dog? Our Owner-Trained Service Dog Program provides personalized training plans, professional guidance, and ongoing support to help you and your dog build the skills needed for a successful working partnership.

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# What Does the Program Include?

### Individualized Training Plans

A customized training plan based on your dog's abilities, your needs, and your goals as a service dog team.

### Task & Handler Training

Teaching disability-related tasks while helping handlers develop the skills to maintain their dog's training.

### Obedience & Manners

Developing reliable obedience, appropriate behavior, and the foundational skills needed for service work.

### Public Access Training

Preparing dogs to remain focused, confident, and well-mannered in a variety of public environments.

## How the Program Works

**1. Apply & Consult**  
             Complete our Service Dog application to tell us about yourself, your dog, and your training goals..

 

**2. Selection & Training**  
             Our team reviews your application, discusses your needs, and evaluates your dog's suitability for service work.

 

**3. Advanced Preparation**  
             If accepted, we'll create a personalized training plan outlining your dog's goals, recommended training services, and anticipated timeline.

 

**4. Placement & Transition**  
            Work alongside our trainers to develop your dog's skills, monitor progress, and adjust the training plan as needed.

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## Is Your Dog a Good Candidate?

We believe a dog's potential should be evaluated individually, not determined by breed alone.

Our Owner-Trained Service Dog Program welcomes dogs of all breeds and mixes who are **12 months of age or younger at enrollment**. Each dog is individually evaluated for the temperament, health, behavior, and trainability necessary for service work.

All dogs must complete our suitability evaluation and receive veterinary clearance before enrollment. Acceptance is determined individually, and not every dog will be an appropriate candidate for service work. 

## Personalized Training. Individualized Pricing.

Because every service dog team has different training needs, our Owner-Trained Service Dog Program does not follow a one-size-fits-all training schedule or price.

Following your dog's evaluation, our team will recommend a training plan based on their current skills, your goals, and the services needed to help you progress toward a successful working partnership.

A detailed training proposal and pricing information will be provided before enrollment. 

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### All Breeds Welcome

Dogs of all breeds and mixes are welcome to apply. Each candidate is evaluated individually for suitability.

### Health & Temperament

Dogs must receive veterinary clearance and demonstrate suitable health, temperament, and behavior for service work.

### Age Requirements

Dogs must be 12 months or younger at enrollment. Each candidate is evaluated based on their development and potential.

### Handler Participation

Handlers must be committed to participating in training, practicing skills, and maintaining their dog's progress.

### Our Evaluation Process

Before enrollment, each dog undergoes an individual assessment to determine their suitability for service work. During this process, our trainers consider:

- **Temperament:** Confidence, emotional stability, sociability, and adaptability.
- **Behavior:** Reactions to unfamiliar people, animals, environments, and distractions.
- **Trainability:** Motivation, engagement, learning ability, and willingness to work.
- **Health:** Physical condition and suitability for the tasks the dog may be expected to perform.
- **Current Skills:** Existing obedience, manners, and previous training experience.

Can any breed participate?

Yes! All breeds and mixes are welcome to apply. Every dog must complete an individual suitability evaluation before acceptance.

 

Is there an age limit?

Yes. Dogs must be 12 months old or younger at the time of enrollment. This allows our team to establish a strong training foundation and guide dogs through important stages of their physical and behavioral development.

Does my dog need veterinary clearance?

Yes. Veterinary clearance is required before enrollment to help ensure your dog is physically capable of the intended training and work.

How long will training take?

Training timelines vary based on your dog's age, maturity, current skills, and the tasks they need to learn. We will discuss an anticipated timeline after evaluation.

Will I participate in training?

Absolutely! Handler education and participation are essential parts of the program. Our goal is to help you and your dog become a confident, capable working team.

Does my dog need to know basic obedience?

Yes! Dogs must have a solid foundation in basic obedience before being considered for our Owner-Trained Service Dog Program. This includes reliable basic commands, appropriate leash manners, and the ability to remain focused and responsive to their handler. Our program builds upon these existing skills to develop advanced obedience, public access skills, and disability-related tasks.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, we offer structured payment plans to make our programs more accessible.

Most programs can be divided into **monthly payments**, with options typically ranging from **6 to 24 months** depending on the program and timeline. All payments are set up through an automated system and are charged on the same date each month.

Please note:

- A deposit or initial payment may be required to secure your spot
- All payment plans must be completed according to the agreed schedule
- Services may be paused if payments fall behind
- Program fees are non-refundable once training has begun

We’re happy to walk through payment options during your consultation and find a structure that works best for you.

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