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Three Week ‘Paws for Purpose’ Service Dog Foundations!
If you’re hoping your dog will become a service or therapy dog but feel overwhelmed...If you’re hoping your dog will become a service or therapy dog but feel overwhelmed by the amount of groundwork involved, this program is designed for you!
Over the course of three weeks, we focus on building a strong foundation for your dog’s future working role. Training emphasizes public access skills along with the tools and tasks your dog will need to confidently navigate real-world environments. Your dog will learn to stay calm, centered, and attentive to their handler in public settings, with a strong focus on long down-stays and maintaining focus despite distractions.
We train in a variety of challenging scenarios, including environments with running children, dropped items, food distractions, and more. Your dog will learn practical skills such as tucking neatly under chairs or between you and counters, settling quietly under tables at restaurants, and confidently handling stairs, elevators, and other everyday environments. If requested, we can also introduce public blocking.
Core obedience cues covered include heel (fast/slow), left, right, wait, stay, leave it, and drop it. Based on your specific needs, we’ll also begin foundational task training such as item retrieval or deep pressure therapy.
By the end of the program, your dog will return home stable, focused, and ready to advance into higher-level service work, with the skills needed for public access. They will also earn their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) titles. (Dogs do not need to be AKC-registered to receive these certifications—they serve as recognized benchmarks of training and public readiness.)
This program includes support for you as well. You’ll receive lifetime access to virtual coaching, including a session before your dog returns home, one after, and ongoing support whenever you need it.
Please note: this program is designed as a continuation of our two-week “Bright Beginnings” board-and-train. If your dog has not completed that program or needs a refresher, additional training time may be required.
Three Week ‘Paws for Purpose’ Service Dog Foundations!
If you’re hoping your dog will become a...If you’re hoping your dog will become a service or therapy dog but feel overwhelmed by the amount of groundwork involved, this program is designed for you!
Over the course of three weeks, we focus on building a strong foundation for your dog’s future working role. Training emphasizes public access skills along with the tools and tasks your dog will need to confidently navigate real-world environments. Your dog will learn to stay calm, centered, and attentive to their handler in public settings, with a strong focus on long down-stays and maintaining focus despite distractions.
We train in a variety of challenging scenarios, including environments with running children, dropped items, food distractions, and more. Your dog will learn practical skills such as tucking neatly under chairs or between you and counters, settling quietly under tables at restaurants, and confidently handling stairs, elevators, and other everyday environments. If requested, we can also introduce public blocking.
Core obedience cues covered include heel (fast/slow), left, right, wait, stay, leave it, and drop it. Based on your specific needs, we’ll also begin foundational task training such as item retrieval or deep pressure therapy.
By the end of the program, your dog will return home stable, focused, and ready to advance into higher-level service work, with the skills needed for public access. They will also earn their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) titles. (Dogs do not need to be AKC-registered to receive these certifications—they serve as recognized benchmarks of training and public readiness.)
This program includes support for you as well. You’ll receive lifetime access to virtual coaching, including a session before your dog returns home, one after, and ongoing support whenever you need it.
Please note: this program is designed as a continuation of our two-week “Bright Beginnings” board-and-train. If your dog has not completed that program or needs a refresher, additional training time may be required.
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