What is a Service Dog?

A service dog is trained to assist a person with a disability. For a person with panic disorder, PTSD, anxiety and/or depressions, a service dog helps makes it possible for their person to regain their lives. For a person with a mobility challenge (using a cane, walker or wheelchair), the SD provides assistance with day-to-day tasks such as picking up items from the floor, opening and closing doors, drawers and cabinets, tugging off a sock, bringing the laundry basket, providing stability when doing up stairs and more. Medical alert dogs can let their person know a medical event is going to happen, generally long before the person themselves. Dogs are trained for diabetes, cardiac symtoms and other disorders.

In addition to being well-behanved and unobtrusive in public, a DS must be able to perform tasks to benefit their person.

Commonly Asked Questions

How do I know if I am eligible for a service dog?

As per the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), you are eligible fo an SD if your disorder limits one or more major daily life activities.

Why a professionally trained service dog?

A professionally trained SD is going to be handled and trained by individuals with years of experience in both dog training and knowing the laws. We hold our SD to a higher-standard of training and execution because we know what it's like to struggle and we want a dog you can rely on when you really need them. Not only that, but you have a team behind you - if you have questions, if you run into an access issue or you're having problems with housing, we are here simply a phone call awway.

How do I obtain certification or identification for my service dog, and is it required by law?

Any handler who requires bringing their dog in public need only be asked two questions to be granted access. Those questions are: "Do you have a disability?" and "What if your dog trained to do to mitigate that disability?" No other questions may be asked and a printed certificate is not required for public access or access to housing.

Can any dog be trained to be a service dog, or are there specific breeds or characteristics that are better suited for service work?

Legally, any dog can be trained to be a service dog. However because of the need for service dogs to be friendly, have a good temperament, and accept training, it is recommended that you select a dog with these qualities. Many service dog handlers pick their service dog from breeders who breed dogs specifically for this purpose, while others will train even rescue dogs who have the right temperament and bidability for training.

Pricing

Our goal is always to build a service dog training program that gets you long-lasting results and provide the training needed to live a rich life even while living with disabilities. This is not just a short-term expense, but an investment that will grant you the education and training you and your dog both need to thrive in a world that isn't always sensitive to the needs of disabled people. Each program is customized to your specific disability and the tasks you require frm your dog to improve your quality of life. Our prices can vary widely so contact us today to speak with a trainer about your needs.