The ADA defines a service animal as a dog that has been specifically trained to do work or perform a task for an individual with a disability. The task needs to be directly related to the person’s disability.
Getting an already trained service dog can be costly. Typically these dogs are raised from the beginning to be a service dog, going through puppy stages, socialization, basic and advanced training, task training, and public access training before they are even placed with someone. The cost can be anywhere from $25,000 on up and usually a very long wait list!
There are lots of dogs however who can do the work and provide this service. They could come from shelters, rescues, breeders, or could currently be your very own dog! Dog-Gone Capable LLC is now offering training for owner’s interested in learning how to train their own dog to be a service dog or get help in finding a suitable match. This program is designed to give you all the guidance needed for you to learn how to train your dog in the comfort of your own home and in and around your community.
Service Dog Training Details:
- 10 month or more program depending on the tasks needed to train
- Cost: $500 a month, payments due at the beginning of each month. Any equipment needed is separate.
- Initial evaluation is needed and covered with the first $500
- Training includes Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Task Training, and Public Access.
- Training is done one on one at the client’s home and out in public.
- Sessions are approximately an hour and a half long.
- Training for all disabilities except visual impairment
- All breed, mixed breeds and sizes of dogs are accepted, given they are appropriate for the task that is needed for them to perform.
Could Your Dog Be Suitable?
- No aggressive barking
- No lunging at strangers or afraid of strangers in general
- Not afraid of loud noises
- Gets along with other dogs
- Needs to be comfortable in public, no whining, heavy panting or shaking
- Needs to be motivated by food or toys.
- Calm disposition
Call today to set up an evaluation! 419-571-1129