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SERVICE CANINES
Service dogs include diabetic alert dogs, seizure alert dogs, mobility assistance canines, Autism assistance dogs, and canines for PTSD Psychiatric needs.
Want a best friend who is helpful both in the home and public settings? Our service dogs in training are skilled in serving and go everywhere we go on a regular basis and then some, so they are used to living around children, animals, and social interactions. These service dogs have received training in as many different scenarios as possible. They are ready to serve.
SERVICE DOGS
Service Dog Training Programs Include:
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Autism assistance training - These dogs help to keep adults and children with autism calm. They can assist those with autism through tethering, a service skill where the child is attached to the dog who is attached to an adult. Service dogs for autism also assist if a person runs away by tracking the steps back to the individual.
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Diabetic alert training - These service dogs can alert their handlers to a blood sugar episode up to 30 minutes before it would occur. They also can be taught to retrieve food, medication, or juice to counteract a major shift in blood sugar.
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Psychiatric and PTSD assistance training - These canines can be taught to interrupt nightmares or memories of traumatic events. Also, they can be taught to check ahead of their handler and around a corner to make sure the path is clear of people. They may be taught the block command, a skill where the dog lies down behind their handler not allowing other people to come too close. In addition, the search command can be taught which signals the service dog to go through an entire house making sure nobody is creeping about there.
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Seizure alert training - These service canines are taught to alert their handlers before a seizure occurs. Some service canines are trained to do deep pressure therapy automatically during a seizure to keep their handler calm (skill that mimics a weighted blanket, helping an individual feel secure). In addition, seizure alert canines can be taught to find help or call for help on a special phone.
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Mobility assistance training - These dogs help those who are physically impaired and are not steady on their feet. They can support those who become dizzy by offering stability through a mobility assistance harness and can be trained to help people get up from a seated position. In addition, mobility assistance trained dogs can help pick up things, so that the handler does not have to lean over, a potential danger for dizziness or falling.
Is Your Dog Right for Service?
After completing a thorough questionnaire and a service dog evaluation, your dog may be partly or fully trained for service dog work.
Program Length:
The minimum for STARTING your dog in foundational on and off leash obedience PLUS service dog tasks is 2 months/8 weeks, after passing a service dog evaluation by our trainers.
After the initial 2 months board and train with me, you can choose to finish his training through weekly private lessons with our trainer or add to your package and have us finish your dog for you.
How old should my dog be before starting a service dog program?
10 months, minimum.
Pricing to train YOUR dog:
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$3,500 for 2 months (not including training equipment)
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$6,600 for 4 months (not including training equipment)
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$9,600 for 6 months (not including training equipment)
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$12,800 for 8 months (not including training equipment)
Pre-Trained Service Dogs:
Occasionally we have puppies and/or dogs who have already started service dog work. You may catch us with one that's already started task training for your particular disability.
What to do if you are serious about getting a service dog:
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Email us what type of service dog you would be needing, and we'll send you a questionnaire to complete in order to get insight as to what your needs and lifestyle are. We want just the right fit!
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We'll set up a phone consultation and go through the questionnaire thoroughly to make sure no details are missing.
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If we can do the job and have a dog for you, it's time for a $1500 non- refundable deposit and to sign our sales and service agreement.
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We get training and update you throughout the process!
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Once your dog is near the end of his training, the handler training starts. For those out of state, a minimum of 5 consecutive training days are required. For those in state, the schedule can be more flexible so long as our objectives are met.
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Handler and dog will be viewed for proficiency during the handler training week. If they are proficient, they will receive a certificate of completion.
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The final payment is made, and you now have your fully trained service dog!
Pre -Trained Service Dog Pricing:
$14-17,000 depending on the tasks required. Once the questionnaire is completed and we have our phone consultation, we will give you a price quote.
What you get with our pre-trained service dogs:
- Support and realistic training.
If you are a target shopper, regularly fly, go to concerts, or anything else, we are sure to focus on task training specifically in those environments. Service dogs are tailored to YOU. If you've got questions, we are a text or phone call away. This is a life changing, long-term commitment. We want it to be the right fit and for you, as a team, to be successful.
-Good fit Guarantee.
If during the dog’s training we see that he can’t reliably perform for your specific disability, we will swap him out with a dog of equal value for no charge to the client. This is our good-fit guarantee. We want team success and realize that every person and service dog is unique.
- Helpful videos.
on how to practically handle and maintain your service dog's training. We'll send you specific videos of your dog working, so you know what to expect!
- Handler training tailored to you and your needs.
For those out of state, a minimum of 5 consecutive training days are required. For those in state, the schedule can be more flexible so long as our objectives are met.
- Certificate of completion.
To show that you and your service dog have put in the time, are qualified and capable of continuing on as a successful team.
What is the timeframe for a fully trained service dog?
From start to finish, service dogs must be a minimum of 18 months old before we will place them in their new homes. If we start with a qualified adult (12-18 months of age), we could teach the tasks in as little as 6 moths to a year.
Contact me with questions!
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