Service Dog Coaching
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Service Dog Coaching: Building a Team for Success
Training a service dog is about more than teaching a dog specific tasks—it’s about building a confident, effective partnership between the dog and their handler.
Service dog coaching provides guidance throughout the training process, helping handlers learn how to communicate clearly, reinforce desired behaviors, recognize stress and fatigue, and successfully navigate real-world situations. Coaching also helps ensure that trained skills transfer from the training environment into everyday life.
Every handler and dog team is unique. Through individualized coaching, we can identify goals, develop practical training strategies, and build the skills needed for greater independence, confidence, and success.
A well-trained service dog is only one part of the team. A well-prepared handler completes the picture.
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Service dog training is individualized. Following the initial assessment, we'll determine the appropriate training path based on the dog's temperament, current skills, the handler's needs, and the specific tasks being considered. It is important to understand that not every dog is suitable to become a service dog.
What We
Offer
Service Dog Client Intake & Task Assessment Questionnaire
This is the first step to determine whether a dog is appropriate and capable of performing useful, trained disability-mitigating tasks.
Follow Up Service Dog Coaching Sessions
Each one-hour session will cover key areas including task development, public-access skills, handler training, generalization techniques, proofing methods, homework review, and progress assessment. This structured approach ensures a understanding and application of skills, helping participants to effectively enhance their capabilities. Join us for a focused and productive learning experience!
10-Session Service Dog Coaching Package
Our 10-session service dog coaching package is designed to provide comprehensive training, including public access skills and individualized task development. Tailored to meet the unique needs of you and your service dog, this package ensures you both gain confidence and competence in various environments
Initial Service Dog Assessment
We offer a comprehensive assessment of your dog's temperament and suitability for various tasks. Our assessment includes a review of disability-related functional needs, identification of potential tasks, and of current obedience and public-access skills. During the session, we will demonstrate tasks and discuss realistic training goals tailored to your dog's unique needs. Following this, we will develop an individualized training plan. The initial session lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. Let’s work together to enhance your dog's skills and support your needs!​
5-Session Service Dog Development Package
Strengthen your connection with your service dog through our comprehensive 5-session coaching package. Each one-hour session is carefully structured to refine and enhance essential skills, ensuring a smooth and effective partnership.
12-Week Service Dog Development Program
Includes:
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Initial 1½–2 hour assessment
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10 one-hour private training sessions
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Two progress/evaluation sessions
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Individualized task-training plan
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Public-access development
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Homework assignments
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Training progress tracking
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Email/text support between sessions for brief training questions
This gives you:
Initial: $195
10 sessions: $1,000
2 additional progress sessions: $200
Total value: $1,395
Program price: $1,095