Expert guidance for owner-training your service dog.
Develop Your Service Dog with our Personalized Training Program
If you're looking for expert support with accessibility and flexibility, our owner-trained service dog program is designed for you! Each dog owner and dog is treated as an individual, and we create a training program that's as unique as you and your dog!
We help you address service dog socialization, manners, obedience, public access and task training. Let us show you to navigate owner-training your service dog while avoiding stress and overwhelm.
Our owner-trained program includes:
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support and coaching via text, email, and private student community
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access to training material as needed
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private lessons
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group classes
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public access support
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public access test preparation
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advanced task training
Danielle and Toby
"I couldn't be more grateful to our trainer Alyssa (and Tamara). We brought our dog in for medical service training, and I am pleased to announce we passed our assesment first round. You can tell Alyssa genuinely cares, she works in small understandable steps and that all eventually plays into the big picture. She worked with myself, my husband and our son and made sure we were making daily advances, when we weren't she focused on our dogs mental well being and advised a 4day break for decompression. He came back better, and more attentive than ever - her understanding of canines far surpasses training".
Service Dog Classes and Program Pre-Requisites
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Here's how it works
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Reach out to chat about your dog and your training needs.
We love to start off on the right foot with our new teams and want to get to know you!
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Join us for a Pre-Requisit Training
We have options! Join either our 8-week class or our service dog in training workshop to gain new skills, work with our team, and allow us to assess your dog for our SD program.
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Owner-train your Service Dog.
Join our SD in Training Program!
You'll come away with actionable strategies to make training easier, less frustrating, and more successful.
What can you expect from our Service Dog Training Program?
Simple, sustainable success.
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Deep Understanding
Your dog is a companion first, and a service dog second! We understand how to navigate the sometimes challenging aspects of adolescence and behavior with many different breeds.
We're your one stop for training, no need to seek support elsewhere for inevitable "dog" behaviors that pop up during your journey.
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Help When You Need It
Don't wait until see you see us next to get support. Get access to your trainer to answer your questions, when you need us!
We support you via email, text and through our private coaching community.
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Flexible and Accessible
Our service dog in-training program is tailored towards your needs and schedule.
Private lessons are scheduled based on your availability, and classes are held every second week.
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Personalized Training Plan
No two dogs are alike, just like you're unique and have your own needs, as well! We work with the dog and handlers needs to ensure our training plans help you meet your goals.
Get ready to meet your goals!
Stephanie and Sophie
"CDT has been an incredible partner and invaluable resource in my training journey. My golden retriever, Sophie, and I completed both the canine good neighbour program and the 6 month service dog in training program, as well as attend regular drop-in / maintenance classes.
Alyssa has been absolutely incredible and both her and Tamara's support has been paramount in our success. Sophie is now working alongside me as a trained facility dog at my psychology practice and has already made a positive difference in so many of my clients' lives."