Service Dog Coaching and Classes for Owner-Trainer Teams

Private Training for Service

Dog Owner-Trainer Teams.

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Training a service dog demands specific skills that not all trainers possess. I am certified to coach this specialized training and ensure that each lesson seamlessly builds upon the previous one. If you’re new to dog training, there's no need to worry, I will coach you every step of the way, making sure you and your dog are fully prepared for this important journey together.

Service Dogs are defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act and are dogs that are specifically trained to help people with disabilities. For example, service dogs can be trained to help people who have PTSD, mobility impairments, are deaf or hard of hearing, have diabetes or other conditions. I can help people with disabilities train their own dog to assist them as a service dog.

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Requirements of the owner:

-Have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

-Able to commit time to practicing with your dog regularly between appointments.

-Willing to wait until we evaluate your dog's suitability and help you train your dog foundation skills before putting service dog identification on your dog and before taking your dog to places pets are not permitted.

-Have support from your licensed healthcare provider. Requirements for the Dog:

-No history of aggression towards dogs or people.

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The Process

Step 1: We begin with a 60 minute virtual appointment. This is where we will answer your questions, gather information about your dog and your needs, give you important information about service dog training as well as a training plan. FEE $200

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Step 2: We conduct a 60 minute evaluation of your dog. This is when we look at how your dog responds to being in a public setting and responds to basic obedience cues to see if it is appropriate to begin service training.

FEE $200

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Step 3: Training for service work.

FEE: Package rates

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Service Dog Classes 

There are four 4-week classes in the Service Dog Training Classes Program. Service Dog Classes Dates and Registration. 

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1. Service Dog Foundations Class $350

2. Service Task Class $350

3. Public Access Class $350

4. Advanced Public Access Class $350

The completion of all classes will culminate with the opportunity to take the Public Access Test. Additional classes and/or private training may be required. 

All Dogs must be approved to take the classes. 

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The Process to Register for Classes: 

Step 1: We conduct a 60 minute evaluation of your dog. This is when we look at how your dog responds to being in a public setting and responds to basic obedience cues to see if it is appropriate to begin service training.

FEE $200

Location: Sausalito, CA 

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