It's your time to being self-training your service dog
with a step-by-step system...
Disclaimer: This course does NOT certify or register your pet as a service animal. However, under the ADA, self-training is permitted. This course provides you with the essential steps and a comprehensive roadmap to begin self-training your service dog.
Imagine self-training your service dog to be attentive, responsive, and confidently performing tasks whenever you need them?
Now you can master the essentials of service dog training with a detailed, step-by-step course that fits perfectly into your daily routine, all from home.
Want to self-train your own service dog but not sure where to start? I got you!
- You’ve tried following all the advice and techniques from online videos, but need more personalized help for YOUR dog.
- Your dog is well-trained at home but struggles to focus in public or around distractions.
- You’re constantly stressed because managing your dog’s training while dealing with other people's opinions and misunderstandings is exhausting.
- Friends and family don't take your need for a service dog seriously, questioning your training efforts and intentions, adding to your frustration.
- You’re overwhelmed with where to start and what to train first, feeling lost in the process.
- You wish there was someone who could provide you with step-by-step guidance and personalized support tailored to YOUR unique service dog needs, making your training journey smoother and more effective.
Imagine what it would feel like if you...
- Feel confident and empowered to advocate for yourself in public and with friends and family, knowing your rights under the ADA.
- Are comfortable bringing your service dog into public places, knowing exactly what training they need to succeed.
- Enjoy newfound freedom and independence, thanks to the reliable support of your well-trained service dog.
- Are no longer stressed about managing your dog’s behavior in various settings, knowing they will be focused when their vest is on
- Feel at ease taking your dog on errands and outings, confident in their ability to assist you and behave appropriately.
- Know your dog is eager to listen to you and excited to perform the tasks they’ve been trained for, strengthening your bond and enhancing your quality of life.
But I've already watched YouTube & TikTok tutorials...will the course still be helpful?
Definitely! This course goes beyond generic online tips by offering a proven, structured program tailored specifically for service dog training.
With expert guidance, personal feedback on your homework, and practical exercises, you'll see real progress and build a strong foundation for your service dog’s success.
INTRODUCING:
The Foundations of Service Dog Training
This course offers a detailed roadmap for self-training your service dog, focusing on shaping a well-behaved and focused canine partner.
Disclaimer: This course does NOT certify or register your pet as a service animal. However, under the ADA, self-training is permitted. This course provides you with the essential steps and a comprehensive roadmap to begin self-training your service dog.
You'll work through these 4 foundation courses with your dog...
COURSE 1
Basic Concepts for Service Dog Training
- Master the Essentials: Learn the fundamental principles of service dog training, including a basic training plan, understanding dog body language, and how to effectively use a clicker or verbal marker.
- Training Techniques Unveiled: Get introduced to various training methods such as lure/reward training, target training, and cue transfers, along with insightful tips on how your body language impacts your dog's learning.
- Core Concepts & Strategies: Dive deep into important training concepts like the ABCs of dog training, the difference between reinforcers and punishers, and how to create and adjust effective training plans by splitting criteria to prevent "lumping" behaviors.
COURSE 2
Focus Training - Level 1 Service Dog Training
- Laying the Groundwork: Establish a strong foundation with universal cues, understanding body language, and ensuring your dog's needs are met. Learn to use clickers and verbal markers effectively while preventing over-reliance on treats.
- Building Focus in Low Distraction Environments: Master key focus techniques such as the Name Game, Touch, Pattern Games, and What's That? Practice these techniques indoors first, staying under threshold and using loopy training methods to desensitize your dog to common distractions.
- Increasing Difficulty and Real-Life Applications: Gradually introduce outside distractions and practice in more challenging environments. Learn to avoid trigger stacking, set up controlled distractions, and understand thresholds to ensure your dog remains focused and responsive in real-life scenarios.
COURSE THREE
Basic Manners for Service Dogs
- Essential Behaviors for Public Access: Learn how to teach fundamental behaviors including Sit, Down, Recall, Leave It, and Look at Me/Watch, ensuring your service dog in training understands and responds reliably to these basic behaviors.
- Foundational Skills: Develop critical behaviors such as Hand Target Training, Stay, Stationing on a mat, and creating a well-mannered service dog.
- Loose Leash Walking Mastery: Learn to teach Loose Leash Walking from the ground up, starting with indoor practice and progressing to familiar outdoor environments. Includes tips to prevent rushing out the door and strategies for successful outdoor walking. These foundation skills are essential to master before moving on to public spaces.
COURSE FOUR
Understanding the ADA
- Comprehensive ADA Overview: Gain a thorough understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the rights it guarantees for service dog handlers and the specific provisions for Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) under state laws.
- Practical Application: Learn the proper steps to file a complaint if your rights are violated and participate in role-playing scenarios to practice answering the two legally permitted questions about your service dog, ensuring you can confidently advocate for yourself in public.
- Empowerment Through Knowledge: Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to navigate public spaces with your service dog, feel confident in handling legal inquiries, and effectively communicate your rights to others.
Plus - get access to these bonuses.
VIDEO REVIEWS BY A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER
Successful training hinges on the handler mastering proper training mechanics. As a course student, you'll have the opportunity to submit 2 training videos per week (a total of 16 videos) to receive personalized feedback, ensuring you and your service dog are on the right track.
PRIVATE COMMUNITY
Students receive access to our private community on SKOOL, designed to enhance your learning experience by providing a supportive environment where you can connect with other students and seek advice.
UNLOCK MORE CONTENT FOR FREE
By actively contributing to the community, you can earn rewards, like free courses and one-on-one training sessions. This interactive platform ensures that you're never alone on your training journey, offering continuous motivation and support from both peers and expert dog trainers.
Get incredible support & accountability from a community of aspiring service dog handlers!
A dog trainer in your pocket
Ask your questions in the community to ensure you are on the right track.
Our community isn't just an add-on; it's a core feature that enhances your educational experience by providing real-time feedback, personalized support from expert trainers, and a wealth of shared resources.
Personal Video Reviews
Record your training sessions at home and submit them for feedback (up to 2 videos per week, 16 total).
This personalized feedback sets our course apart from all others. Without expert insights, you might unknowingly hinder your dog's progress or miss out on crucial guidance to stay on the right track. Many trainers either advance too quickly or prematurely abandon effective techniques simply because they lack confirmation. Our feedback ensures you’re always moving forward with confidence, knowing exactly when to adjust or persist in your training efforts.
"Lisa is the most wonderful dog trainer! We are SO grateful for her and all her help. We started training with Lisa with our puppy, and with her training, we now have a wonderfully trained dog! Lisa helped train our dog, Peaches, beyond our expectations. We were feeling a bit hopeless before Lisa came, but now Peaches is fully potty trained, she's a great walker, knows so many commands, and plays well with other dogs!"
- Megan & Peaches
The road to self-training your service dog starts today.
Payment plan
- 4 Courses to begin training your service dog
- Personal video feedback 2x per week (16 total)
- Access to other aspiring service dog handlers in private SKOOL community
BONUS:Free early access To Tricks Training Course(30 Tricks in 30 Days)
Enroll now for 3 monthly payments of
$117
Pay in full
- 4 Courses to begin training your service dog
- Personal video feedback 2x per week (16 total)
- Access to other aspiring service dog handlers in private SKOOL community
- Bonus: Free early access to Flying with your Service Dog (launching August 2024)
Enroll now for 1 payment of
$337
"Lisa is such an amazing trainer! She has helped me through the process of training my service dog and I couldn’t have done it without her. Before I started working with Lisa, my SD had anxiety around loud noises in public spaces and with the help of Lisa, I am now able to take my SD with me without having to worry about her getting spooked. My dog is now calm in public and is able to assist me with my disability in a much more beneficial way. I am so grateful to have had Lisa as a trainer and I highly recommend her for any owner/handler who is looking for some help with their dog!"
- Lisa & Luna
My kid and their service dog couldn‘t have succeeded and done what they did without Lisa‘s generous help. I highly recommend her for any training. No matter whether you need help with a puppy, doing basic training, whether it is remedial training for something or whether it is service dog training. Lisa does a great job with it all.
- Parent of Gwen & Momo
"Lisa is an amazing dog trainer. She is an animal-lover, gentle, kind, extremely patient and the techniques really work!!
- Alyssa & Kip
"I really encourage others to find a dedicated trainer who is as passionate as Lisa. I am really lucky she is was willing to work with us via zoom and share her expertise via her online course. Her online course we use repeatedly for reinforcement of techniques to train our beagle.
- Katherine & Bazil
YOU CAN DO THE COURSE FROM HOME, FROM ANYWHERE, AND ON YOUR SCHEDULE.
You can complete the course lessons from the comfort of your couch or kitchen table, as long as you have an Internet connection!
The entire program is completely digital so you can access it from anywhere through our private course portal.
Homework is submitted by 5 PM MT every Friday to be reviewed the following week - meaning you can complete assignments when it works with YOUR schedule.
How long will it take to get my dog trained to be a qualified service animal under the ADA?
Every dog is unique, and every handler's journey is different. This course focuses on building a strong foundation by training your dog to be focused anytime, anywhere. The pace at which you and your dog progress will depend on factors such as your dog’s temperament, your consistency, and the time you can dedicate to training.
While some dogs may show significant progress within a few weeks, others might take longer. The key is to stay patient and committed to the process.
Remember, the ultimate goal is not just speed, but ensuring that your dog becomes a reliable and well-behaved companion, ready to assist you whenever needed.
There has NEVER been a better time to begin the process of self-training of your future service dog.
Why start today rather than wait until you're less busy?
Our dogs are constantly learning, for better or for worse. The longer your dog "practices" undesirable behaviors, the harder they become to modify later on.
Just like breaking a bad habit, it takes more effort and time to undo ingrained behaviors.
The best time to start training your dog was before you even brought them home; the second best time is right now.
Does my dog even have what it takes to be a service dog?
Not all dogs are destined to become service dogs; however, delaying training only decreases their chances.
The worst-case scenario? You’ll develop a stronger bond with your dog, they'll benefit from expert-guided training, and you’ll have a well-trained companion regardless of their service dog potential.
Also, this course will help you quickly determine whether you + your dog have the potential to be a successful service dog team, saving you time and effort.
How do I know I'm ready to self-train my own service dog?
Self-training a service dog isn't the best option for everyone - no shame either way, but here's how you'll know whether this course is right for you...
You are ready for this course if...
- You're willing to put the time into training your dog and are ready to get guidance from an experienced trainer
- Are open to asking for help in the SKOOL community if something isn't clicking for you and your dog
- You know that self-training your service dog will take patience and are willing to put in the time and energy
- You have a qualified disability as defined under the ADA
- You are willing to ask for help (even if it's scary!)
- You understand that every dog is a unique individual (just like you!) and that it is never guaranteed your dog will make it as a service dog.
You are not ready for this course if...
- You think purchasing the course will magically make your dog better without actually training or implementing what you learn
- You're stuck on methods that have been proven to be outdated like 'dominating' your pup using force (we use force-free methods)
- If something doesn't work, you immediately go into 'blame other humans (or the dog)' mode and easily give up without asking for help
- You can't physically and/or emotionally put in any work (Not a bad thing, as there are other options! See below)
You've got a few choices when it comes to self-training a service dog...
1. You can spend a LOT of money working with a trainer (which can be a great option for those who can afford it).
2. You can obtain an already-trained service dog from a service dog organization (typically many years on a waitlist)
3. You can keep piecing together different resources and videos you find online, wondering if you're on the right track...
- OR -
You can steal my step-by-step training plans for self-training a service dog (with personal video support) so you can begin finding independence and support in your life!
Your journey to start self-training your service dog starts now!
I will see you on the inside ;)
Empower Yourself with a Confidently Trained Service Dog
...even without a trainer ever seeing your dog in person!
"BUT...I NEED A TRAINER IN PERSON"
Our course provides personalized feedback on your training videos, allowing us to offer tailored guidance specific to your dog's needs. This flexibility ensures you receive expert advice from the comfort of your home.
"I AM TOO BUSY"
Even an already-trained service dog requires time to adjust to a new handler and ongoing maintenance training. While self-training is a commitment, it strengthens the bond with your dog and allows you to learn valuable skills together, making the process rewarding and effective. Many handlers report enjoying the time they spend training with their dog.
"MY DOG ISN'T READY"
Our Level 1 course includes an initial assessment to determine your dog's readiness and starts with foundational skills.
This ensures that both you and your dog begin at the right level and progress at a comfortable pace.
The road to self-training your service dog starts today!
Payment plan
- 4 courses of video lessons + PDF protocols
- Personal video feedback
- Access to other students in private SKOOL community
Bonus: Early Access to Tricks Training Course (30 Tricks in 30 Days)
Enroll now for 3 monthly payments of
$119
Pay in full
- 4 modules of video lessons + PDF protocols
- Personal video feedback
- Access to other students in private SKOOL community
- Bonus: Early Access to Public Access Prep - Advanced Course
Enroll now for 1 payment of
$327
Investing in service dog training doesn't have to be crazy expensive...
To get the SAME amount of information, hiring me 1:1 as your dog training would cost you at least:
$3,000
Waiting for an already-trained service dog from an organization can take:
1-5+ years
Having a trainer complete all the training on your behalf can cost multiple:
5 figures
With the service dog foundations course, you get access to my expertise for a fraction of the cost .
Plus you'll be able to keep this knowledge for ANY future dog you train.
What happens when I buy Service Dog Foundations?
STEP ONE
ENROLL IN THE SERVICE DOG FOUNDATIONS COURSE
Purchase the program with payment plans or the full-pay option. You can pay via PayPal or Stripe.
STEP TWO
RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH A LINK TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT
You'll click 'join now' to join the SKOOL community and receive access to the course platform. Be sure to double check your spam folder!
STEP THREE
GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE COURSE + COMMUNITY
The courses will be available for you as soon as you set up your account and login.
FAQs
When does the course begin and end?
The course modules are pre-recorded so it can begin and end when you'd like. You'll submit your video feedback in SKOOL as you move through the course at your own page.
How long do I have access?
While you have lifetime access to the content of the course, you will need to submit all videos for feedback within 3 months. If I ever add content/bonuses, you will receive access to that as well.
What is the time commitment?
I recommend setting 10-30 minutes per day dedicated to training; however, your dog is always learning. When you're eating your AM bagel, you may not be "officially training" but if you slide your pup a piece of your breakfast for jumping on the counter...guess what? You just trained your dog to jump on the counter!
Do you offer more advanced courses?
Yes! Students who complete the foundations service dog training course have the opportunity to enroll in our advanced course: "public access prep."
What is the refund policy?
Unfortunately, I do not offer refunds due to the digital nature of this course.
My name is Lisa Gallegos, CPDT-KA
I'm a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in service dog training.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of helping countless clients train their dogs to become reliable, well-behaved service animals.
My approach to service dog training is centered around force-free, positive reinforcement. Research shows that this method is the most effective way to help dogs learn and make lasting behavior changes. Using rewards, treats, and praise, I've trained dogs of all breeds and ages to perform essential tasks, overcome behavioral challenges, and become dependable service companions.
Over the years, I've received countless messages from grateful clients who have seen significant improvements in their dogs' abilities and their own quality of life, due to the freedom + independence obtained thanks to their service dog. It's truly heartwarming to know that I've been able to make such a positive difference in their lives.
But the true heroes in all of this are the dogs + their parents (what I call the 'service dog team')!
Watching service dog teams learn and grow, and seeing the joy on your faces when their dog successfully performs their tasks, is what makes this job so incredibly rewarding.
If you're looking for a trainer who can help you train your dog to become a reliable service animal and create a stronger, more loving bond, look no further. Let's work together to create a happy, healthy, and well-trained service dog that you can rely on.
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SERVICE DOG FOUNDATIONS COURSE? DROP ME AN EMAIL, I'M HERE TO HELP.
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