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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:
Confidence
Social Behavior
Ability to handle real-life situations
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We evaluate how your dog responds to real-life situations, including:
Reactions to strangers and new environments
Behavior around other dogs
Response to loud or unexpected noise
Ability to stay calm in new and busy places
Motivation to work for rewards

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
Understanding training expectations
Succeeding in public access situations
Written by Jennifer Cattet, Ph.D., with over 40 years of experience training service dogs.
Available in hard copy or audio
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