Service Dog Training Classes
Empower your journey to a well-trained service dog with our structured and supportive training program.
Our program is designed to guide individuals with disabilities through every step of training their service dog, from foundational obedience to advanced public access and task training. Whether you’re just starting or working toward a specific goal, we have a class to fit your needs.
Class Descriptions and Pricing
Foundations (3 Months)
Price: $180/month (or $500 every 3 Months)
The perfect starting point for dogs and handlers new to training. This class focuses on building essential obedience skills and preparing for public access training.
What You’ll Learn:
Essential behaviors: Sit, Down, Loose-Leash Walking, Leave It, Settle, Focus, Hand, Paw, and Body Targeting, Collar Grab, and Head Dip.
Training techniques: Learn to teach and reinforce behaviors at home using positive reinforcement.
Public access basics: Begin practicing in controlled public settings.
How It Works:
Weekly In-Person Classes: Join a 1-hour class each week with a small group of 5 students for personalized attention and hands-on practice.
Video Submissions: Submit short video clips of your dog's progress at home for detailed, personalized feedback to keep you on track.
Proven Curriculum: Follow a step-by-step curriculum designed to build foundational skills and prepare your dog for public access and task training.
Homework Assignments: Each week, you'll receive practical exercises to practice with your dog at home, ensuring consistent progress.
Foundational Dog Training Information: Gain the knowledge you need to understand how dogs learn, including positive reinforcement, timing, and building reliable behaviors.
Intermediate (3 Months)
Price: $180/month (or $500 every 3 months)
Ready to take the next step? This class builds on foundational skills, introducing more complex behaviors and transitioning to higher-distraction environments.
What You’ll Learn:
Advanced leash walking and duration behaviors.
Public access readiness in busier settings.
Combining skills like settle, focus, and movement for smooth transitions.
How It Works:
Weekly In-Person Classes: Join a 1-hour class each week with a small group of 5 students for personalized attention and hands-on practice.
Video Submissions: Submit short video clips of your dog's progress at home for detailed, personalized feedback to keep you on track.
Proven Curriculum: Follow a step-by-step curriculum designed to build foundational skills and prepare your dog for public access and task training.
Homework Assignments: Each week, you'll receive practical exercises to practice with your dog at home, ensuring consistent progress.
Foundational Dog Training Information: Gain the knowledge you need to understand how dogs learn, including positive reinforcement, timing, and building reliable behaviors.
Advanced (3 Months)
Price: $180/month (or $500 Every 3 Months)
This class is designed for handlers and dogs ready to achieve fluency in public settings and prepare for real-world challenges.
What You’ll Learn:
Navigating crowded environments.
Managing distractions (e.g., food, noise, people).
Performing behaviors reliably across various locations.
How It Works:
Weekly In-Person Classes: Join a 1-hour class each week with a small group of 5 students for personalized attention and hands-on practice.
Video Submissions: Submit short video clips of your dog's progress at home for detailed, personalized feedback to keep you on track.
Proven Curriculum: Follow a step-by-step curriculum designed to build foundational skills and prepare your dog for public access and task training.
Homework Assignments: Each week, you'll receive practical exercises to practice with your dog at home, ensuring consistent progress.
Foundational Dog Training Information: Gain the knowledge you need to understand how dogs learn, including positive reinforcement, timing, and building reliable behaviors.
Task Training (3 Months)
Price: $180/month (or $500 Every 3 Months)
Tailored for those training service dogs to perform specific tasks, such as deep pressure therapy, retrieval, or medical alerts.
What You’ll Learn:
Step-by-step task training methods.
How to reinforce tasks in public settings.
Skills tailored to meet individual needs.
How It Works:
Weekly In-Person Classes: Join a 1-hour class each week with a small group of 5 students for personalized attention and hands-on practice.
Video Submissions: Submit short video clips of your dog's progress at home for detailed, personalized feedback to keep you on track.
Proven Curriculum: Follow a step-by-step curriculum designed to build foundational skills and prepare your dog for public access and task training.
Homework Assignments: Each week, you'll receive practical exercises to practice with your dog at home, ensuring consistent progress.
Foundational Dog Training Information: Gain the knowledge you need to understand how dogs learn, including positive reinforcement, timing, and building reliable behaviors.
Why Train With Us?
Expert Guidance: Learn from a KPA-certified professional with experience in disability-specific training.
Flexible Learning: Combine in-person classes with at-home video submissions for personalized feedback.
Small Class Sizes: Only 5 students per class to ensure personalized attention.
Affordable Pricing: $180/month for professional training tailored to your needs.
Start Your Journey Today!
Spaces are limited. Contact us now to reserve your spot and begin building a strong foundation for your service dog!
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Our classes are tailored for individuals with disabilities who want to train their own service dog. Whether you’re starting with a new puppy or continuing your dog’s training, our program provides the structure and support you need.
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Our program is designed to guide you through every step of training your service dog over the course of one year or longer, depending on your dog's progress and specific needs. Here's the breakdown:
Foundations (3 months): $500
Intermediate (3 months): $500
Advanced (3 months): $500
Task Training (3 months): $500
Total for 12 months: $2,000 if paid every 3 months.
If your dog needs additional time to master a phase, you can repeat any 3-month course for $500 per session or continue monthly at $180/month until your dog is ready to advance.
Keep in mind that every dog is unique, and training timelines may vary based on individual progress. Our team will provide personalized feedback and support to help you stay on track.
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No prior experience is necessary! Our program starts with the basics and includes foundational dog training knowledge to help you learn how to teach and reinforce behaviors effectively.
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Each class is limited to 5 students to ensure personalized attention and support.
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Your dog will learn essential behaviors such as Sit, Down, Loose-Leash Walking, Leave It, Settle (5 minutes), Hand Targeting, Paw Targeting, Body Targeting, Collar Grab, Focus, and Head Dip. These skills form the foundation for future public access and task training.
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You’ll be asked to submit short video clips (1–2 minutes) each week showing your dog practicing at-home assignments. This allows us to provide personalized feedback to ensure you and your dog are making progress.
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Homework includes step-by-step exercises to practice with your dog at home. You’ll also receive foundational dog training information to deepen your understanding of how dogs learn and how to apply positive reinforcement techniques.
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You’ll need:
High-value treats your dog loves.
A treat pouch or bag for easy access.
A 4–6 ft leash and a flat collar, harness, or head halter.
A Service Dog in Training Vest
A mat or blanket for settle exercises.
Access to Water!
Your dog, ready to learn!
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If you need to miss a class, you’ll still have access to the weekly assignments and can submit video clips for feedback. Make-up sessions may be available.
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Each course is $180/month or $500 for 3 Months.
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After completing Foundations, you can move into Intermediate, Advanced, and Task Training courses to continue building your dog’s skills and preparing for service work.
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If your dog already has a strong foundation in the skills covered in a class, you can test out and move to the next level. Testing involves submitting video clips demonstrating your dog’s proficiency in the required behaviors.
We’ll review the submission to ensure your dog meets the standards for the class level. Once approved, you can skip ahead and join the appropriate class without repeating skills your dog has already mastered.
This ensures that your training experience is tailored to your dog’s progress and keeps you moving toward your goals efficiently.
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Contact us via email at samantha@pawswithscience.com to reserve your spot. Classes fill quickly, so don’t wait to start your service dog journey!