Owner Assisted Service Dog Training

ALL STAGE CANINE DEVELOPMENT

Our Owner-Assisted Service Dog Training Program is designed for clients who want to be actively involved in the development and training of their service dog. This program provides professional guidance while allowing the handler to participate in the training process alongside our trainers.

This collaborative approach helps build a strong working relationship between the handler and dog while ensuring the dog develops the skills necessary to perform reliable service work.

Program Length

The Owner-Assisted Service Dog Training Program typically takes 12–24 months to complete, depending on the dog’s progress, training consistency, and the complexity of tasks required.

Program Investment

Training for this program typically ranges from:

$15,000 – $30,000

Pricing varies depending on:

Length of training
Task complexity
Number of private sessions required
Individual needs of the client and dog

Payment Options

Clients may pay for the program in full or utilize a monthly payment plan.

Monthly payment plans typically range from:

$600 – $2,500 per month

Payment plans are structured based on the overall training timeline and program scope.

Dog Acquisition

The cost of the dog is the responsibility of the client.

However, our team will assist in evaluating and selecting a dog with the appropriate temperament, structure, and drive necessary for service work to give the team the best possible chance of success.

Training Components

Obedience Foundation

Dogs develop strong obedience skills including:

Sit
Down
Stay
Recall
Loose leash walking
Place
Leave it
Impulse control

Public Access Training

Dogs are trained to maintain appropriate behavior in public environments including:

Restaurants
Stores
Public transportation
Medical offices
Crowded or high-distraction environments

Personal Life Skills Training

Training is tailored to the daily lifestyle and environment of the handler, ensuring the dog can work effectively in real-world situations.

Disability-Specific Task Training

Each service dog is trained to perform tasks that directly mitigate the client’s disability.

Task work may include:

Medical alert or response
Deep pressure therapy
Retrieval tasks
Behavior interruption
Mobility assistance
Anxiety or panic response

Tasks are customized to meet the individual needs of the handler.

Program Goal

The goal of this program is to develop a reliable working team between handler and dog, ensuring the dog can safely and effectively perform servicerelated tasks while supporting the client’s independence and daily life.

Owner Assisted Service Dog Training

Program Length

Program Investment

Payment Options

Dog Acquisition

Training Components

Obedience Foundation

Public Access Training

Personal Life Skills Training

Disability-Specific Task Training

Program Goal

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Owner Assisted Service Dog Training

Program Length

Program Investment

Payment Options

Dog Acquisition

Training Components

Obedience Foundation

Public Access Training

Personal Life Skills Training

Disability-Specific Task Training

Program Goal

Here is the difference between our two service dog training programs

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Here is the difference between our
two service dog training programs