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Service Dog Training program

Our 12-18 month program trains Veteran-dog teams together. The in-person courses include:

Handler’s Class

10 Weeks

  • Service Dog rights/responsibilities​
  • How dogs learn
  • Dog grooming, care, and first aid​
  • Differences of service dogs and pets​

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

10 Weeks

Veterans learn how to train their dogs to perform basic obedience tasks using positive reinforcement. AKC assessments are administered.

​Public Access

20 Weeks

Veteran​-dog teams attend classroom and "real world" trainings. Teams record 480 hours of public access, socialization, and obedience training.

​Advanced Class

10 Weeks

Training​ is tailored to mitigate the Veteran's specific disability.