In-Person & Online
Service Dog Training
Our owner-trainer service dog program offers personalized coaching to help you train your dog to meet your unique needs. From basic obedience to advanced service tasks, we provide step-by-step guidance to set you and your dog up for success. With a focus on ethical, fear-free techniques, we prioritize your dog’s well-being and joy throughout the training journey.
We train mobility and hearing service dogs.
Dog's learn a minimum of 3 tasks to help mitigate your disability:
retrieving objects, picking up objects, carrying objects, turning on lights, closing/opening doors, sound alert, deep pressure, and anxiety alert.
Service areas:
Virtual (In-Home Only Service Dogs), Laval, Deux-Montagnes & St-Eustache
Dog's Requirements
Under 4 years of age
Recent veterinary exam with clean bill of health
Confident, friendly and social
Non-reactive and non-aggressive with people and animals
Service Dog Application Requirements
General requirements for the person receiving the dog:
Must be 18 years or older
Diagnosed disability and referral by a registered healthcare professional.
Be financially able to pay for dog's basic needs, training & veterinary care.
Be willing and able to commit to the 12-18 month training process
Commit to using ethical, force-free training techniques
How it works
Step 1:
Application
Fill out our application form and fill out your dog's behaviour history.
Step 2:
Initial Assessment and Evaluation
A first general behaviour evaluation will be done to determine your dog's suitability. Discuss training goals, tasks and accommodations.
Step 3:
Training
Training a service dog takes about 12-18 months of weekly sessions. We practice manners, skills and socialization. We train a minimum of 3 tasks such as retrieve, alerts, deep pressure therapy, opening/closing doors...etc. For dog's suitable for public access, out and about training is done to ensure good manners and skills.
We regularly assess and reevaluate your dog during the training process to ensure they continue to be a good fit for service dog work.
Step 4:
Maintenance Follow up
Teams who complete our training program are have monthly then yearly follow ups to maintain dog and handler's skills, as well to reassess tasks needs should your disability changes.
Virtual Initial Assessment
$115(+tx)
(1) hour consultation to assess needs and dog's behaviour.
FOR IN-HOME ONLY SERVICE DOGS
In-Person Initial Assessment + Evaluation
$200(+tx)
(1) 90 minute consultation to assess needs and evaluate your dog's behaviour.
For both in-home only and public access service dogs.
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