A Note on Service Dog Suitability:
Our goal is always to set you and your dog up for success. The initial temperament assessment (more info on last step) helps us identify whether your dog shows potential for service work, and we’ll share our honest, professional feedback with you.
That said, because dogs are living, sentient beings, things like genetics, life experiences, or unexpected events can sometimes influence their long-term suitability: even if they pass the first evaluation. If that happens, we’ll work with you to explore the best next steps, whether that’s continuing with modified goals (in-home service dog work), focusing on other training paths, or supporting you in finding the right service dog partner.
Price can vary greatly depending on:
That’s why I created this guide on how much training COULD cost depending on what “phase” of dog training you are in. Remember: this is an ESTIMATE for total training costs. You also are not paying ALL at once – typically monthly.
Keep in mind that there will be other costs associated with general care of your SD as well as other items like a custom mobility dog harness depending on your needs.
Before we begin working together, you’ll complete our application and prep any necessary prep materials including:
Recent veterinary exams to confirm overall health and ability to work – we can email this form directly to your veterinarian.
For mobility service dogs: PennHIP or OFA hip evaluations
Please carve out at least 20 minutes to fill out the application.
After reviewing, we will reply within 3 business days with either:
1. Link to book your consultation + temperament test OR
2. Recommendations for additional training before re-applying.
Documentation must be submitted BEFORE we begin officially training.
We may recommend additional behavioral modification training for those who need additional support.