IS THIS PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?
This program is designed for people who want to train their own service dog with expert guidance
You have a dog with the right temperament
Friendly, adaptable, and food-motivated
You want to be hands-on
You're committed to practicing and working with your dog
You're looking for a more affordable path
A structured alternative to a fully trained service dog
You want expert support
Guidance every step of the way
Not sure if your dog is a good fit?
Hundreds of dogs have successfully completed this program
YOUR TRAINING PATH
A structured program designed to build your dog's skills step-by-step
Foundation class
8 weeks, $390
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Basic obedience
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Focus and engagement
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Socialization
Intermediate class
8 weeks, $390
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Advanced obedience
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Public behavior
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Distraction training
Specialized training
6 weeks, $390
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Task training
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Medical or Psychiatric support
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Customized behaviors
Final Workshop & Certification
4 days, $490
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Public access in real-world environments
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Reliability with distractions
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Task work in public
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Final evaluation
Completion of all levels is required for certification
WHAT DOES IT COST?
$390–$490 per class
(pay as you go, no large upfront cost)
Clients complete all levels as part of the certification process
(approximately $1780 total)
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Foundation class - $390
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Intermediate class - $390
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Specialized training - $390
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Public access & certification - $490
A more affordable alternative to a fully trained service dog
WHAT YOUR DOG CAN LEARN?
Your dog will be trained to perform tasks tailored to your specific needs.
Alerting to medical changes (such as blood sugar or seizures)
Interrupting anxiety, panic, or repetitive behaviors
Providing deep pressure therapy
Retrieving items and assisting with daily tasks
Working reliably in public environments despite distractions
Every training plan is customized based on your goals.
These are real-world, task-trained behaviors, not basic obedience
PROGRAM DETAILS
Live online group classes (weekly sessions)
Practice at home between sessions
Build real-world skills step-by-step through structured levels
Final in-person training and Public Access Test at our Indianapolis facility
Dogs must be at least 6 months old
Comfortable around people and other dogs
Overly friendly behavior can be shaped with training, discomfort or reactivity cannot
Able to adapt to different environments
Food-motivated and interested in training