Free Guide for Future Service Dog Handlers
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Training a Service Dog
Avoid common mistakes, set realistic expectations, and start with confidence.
Inside This Free Guide, You’ll Learn:
🧠 The truth about what it really takes to train a service dog—and why doing it ethically matters
🐾 How to tell if your dog (or future puppy) is a good candidate for service work
🛠️ What to train first—and why obedience isn’t enough
📆 How long it actually takes to prepare a service dog for public access and task work
🚩 Common mistakes new handlers make (and how to avoid them)
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Why We Created This Guide
At Dog Inspired, we specialize in service dog foundations, fear-free training, and long-term support for owner-trainers. Too many people jump in without the full picture—leading to disappointment, burnout, or dogs placed in roles they’re not suited for.
We want to change that.
This free guide gives you the real information we share with our private clients during consults—so you can make smart, ethical decisions and set your dog (and yourself) up for success.
Katherine Davidson
Professional dog trainer & author
Who am I?
With over 10 years experience working with dogs, Katherine is a multi-credentialed professional trainer, author and creator of Dog Inspired.
💌 You’ll also receive helpful training tips, updates, and exclusive access to resources and programs for future service dog handlers.