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Is Your Dog A Good Fit For Service Dog Training?

The right temperament matters more than training.

Before investing time and money, the first step is to make sure your dog has the right foundation to succeed.

Includes 1-hour consultation

No prior training required

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NO TRAINING REQUIRED

We’re not testing obedience, we’re looking at how your dog handles the real world. Instead, we focus on:

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Confidence

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Social Behavior

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Ability to handle real-life situations

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We evaluate how your dog responds to real-life situations, including:

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Reactions to strangers and new environments

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Behavior around other dogs

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Response to loud or unexpected noise

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Ability to stay calm in new and busy places

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Motivation to work for rewards

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WANT TO LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU START?

Your guide to selecting and training your service dog.

This easy-to-read guide walks you through:

Choosing the right dog

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Understanding training expectations

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Succeeding in public access situations

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Written by Jennifer Cattet, Ph.D., with over 40 years of experience training service dogs.

Available in hard copy or audio

START YOUR SERVICE DOG JOURNEY TODAY

We’ve helped hundreds of dogs and their handlers successfully complete service dog training.

Start your service dog journey with clarity and confidence.

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