Service Dog

Program

Train Your Own Service Dog

Our full Service Dog Program typically takes 12 to 18 months to complete and includes:

✅ Socialization

✅ Life Skills

✅ Public Access Work

✅ Task Training

✅ Regular Assessments

Our service dog program is ideal for:

➤ Individuals who want to raise and train their own dog with expert guidance

➤ Owner-trainers committed to ethical, long-term training

➤ Handlers with disabilities seeking customized support

➤ Families looking to evaluate a young dog for service potential

We do not provide fully trained service dogs.

We partner with handlers who want to do the work with their dog under professional supervision.

Dog Requirements

Under 4 years old
Recent veterinary exam with clean bill of health
Confident, friendly and social
Non-reactive and non-aggressive with people and animals
Puppies or families looking for a dog are welcome!

Owner/Handler Requirements:

Minimum 18 years and older
Diagnosed disability and referral by a registered healthcare professional.
Time and consistency to practice skills regularly between lessons
Be willing to commit to the 12-18 month training process

Disabilities we help with

Mobility
Hearing
Medical Alert
PTSD and Anxiety

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For All New Clients

Before we begin, all prospective service dog clients must complete our detailed Service Dog Intake Form.

This allows us to assess:

➤ Your specific needs and goals

➤ Your dog’s age, breed, and current behaviour

➤ Whether your dog has the potential for future service dog work

➤ If we are a good match for one another

We only accept teams that we believe have a realistic pathway to success.

This ensures ethical training, clear expectations, and the wellbeing of both dog and handler.

Service Dog Program Application

Learn More About Our Service Dog Program

Public Access

The longest (and toughest part of the training process) is teaching your dog to be comfortable and well mannered when they are put in public spaces.

Your dog will learn to remain calm, focused, and well-mannered in real-world settings such as stores, public transit, appointments, and busy environments.

Boston Terrier puppy working on focus with a dog trainer in laval

Task Training

Dog's learn a minimum of 3 tasks to mitigate your disability.

Tasks include:

➤ Deep pressure therapy

➤ Interrupting anxious behaviours

➤ Retrieving items

➤ Medical alerts

➤ Alerting to sounds or changes

Mixed breed service dog sitting in a forest

Regular Reassessments

We conduct regular reassessments throughout the program to ensure:

➤ The dog continues to show the potential to be a reliable, safe, and happy service dog

➤ The team is progressing toward their goals in a sustainable way

➤ Training is adapted to your needs

➤ Adjustments based on the dog’s development, strengths, and stress signals

Not every dog is suited for public access or task work—and that’s okay. We are committed to giving honest feedback, and if needed, helping you transition your dog to an appropriate role (such as emotional support or skilled companion) with kindness and respect.