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service dog training for owners

Work one-on-one with a professional trainer

Get personalized guidance to train your dog into a reliable service dog, with support tailored to your specific goals, your dog, and your situation.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Private coaching is ideal if you want focused, one-on-one support.

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Personalized Support

You want training tailored to you and your dog

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Service Dog Goals

You're training for medical, psychiatric or mobility support

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Flexible Schedule

You prefer sessions that fit your availability

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Expert Guidance

You want professional support every step of the way

AGE AND READINESS

Can My Dog Start Training?

Private coaching is available for dogs at different stages, but readiness depends on age and development:

Puppies

Under 6 months

Focus on:

✔️ Socialization

✔️ Basic Behaviors

✔️ Building confidence

We recommend starting with our Service Dog Prep Program before advanced training.

3-session starter program: $90

Puppy
Adolescent & Adult Dogs

6+ months - 5 years

Dogs can start working towards service dog training, including:

✔️ Public Access skills

✔️ Task Training

✔️ Scent Training

This is when most dogs start structured service dog training

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Important to know

Age doesn't determine success, temperament does. Dogs must be:

✔️Social with people and dogs

✔️Confident in most places

✔️Willing to work for treats

All dogs must complete a temperament assessment prior to starting ($120)

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

Every session is tailored but common focus areas include:

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Engagement and Focus

Build reliable attention and responsiveness around distractions

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Task Training

Develop alert behaviors, interruptions, retrievals, and more

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Public Access Skills

Train for real-world environments like stores, restaurants, and busy spaces

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Confidence & Neutrality

Create calm, stable behavior around people, dogs, and new environments

TRAINING IS STRUCTURED AND PROGRESSIVE

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guidance

Clear training levels and milestones

Written instructions for every behavior

Regular assessments to track progress

Guidance at every step so you know exactly what to work on

HOW IT WORKS

Start with an assessment ($120)

We evaluate your dog and your goals to create a plan that's right for you

Train through private coaching sessions

Sessions are 1 hour and fully customized to your needs

Available in person (Indianapolis, IN) or virtually

Flexible options to fit your schedule and learning style

We guide both you and your dog

So you can continue training effectively between training session

Complete a required in-person workshop in Indianapolis

The final step includes public access training and certification

Consistent Coaching

Faster progress and fewer setbacks

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IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT?

✔️ Your dog has the right temperament for service work
✔️ You’re ready to actively participate in training
✔️ You want a structured path, not just occasional sessions
✔️ You’re able to attend the final in-person workshop in Indianapolis

Not every dog is suited for service work.

That’s why all clients start with an assessment.

PRIVATE COACHING AND PRICING

Single Session
$95/session

1-hour private session

in-person (Indianapolis) or virtual

Coaching Packages
(save when you commit)

✔️ 3 sessions: $280.00

✔️ 6 sessions: $550.00

✔️ 10 sessions: $900.00

Important to Know

✔️ All sessions are 1 hour and fully customized

✔️ Available in person or online

✔️ Training is ongoing, and progress depends on consistency

✔️ All clients must start with a $120 assessment

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