How to Make My Dog a Service Dog
The process of making your dog a service dog is easy if you have a qualifying disability and can be done in five steps. The hardest step in the process is the third one — training — and often the most time-consuming.
The good news is you have options along the way for each and this guide walks you through each step in the process, shares tips on how to overcome challenges, and ways you can save money when turning your pet dog into a service dog.
In this article:
- Make sure your dog is up to the job
- Teach your dog to behave in public
- Train your dog to perform service tasks
- Consider whether you need a trainer
- Use service dog accessories to identify your dog
1. Make sure your dog is up to the job
A service dog can be any breed, but not every dog is ready to become one. A service dog has to be calm, focused, and ready to perform their task, even in hectic situations. If your dog is easily distracted, reactive, or anxious in new environments, they might have a hard time with service dog duties.
For example, if your dog barks at strangers or pulls aggressively on the leash, they’ll need a lot more basic training before you can even consider more advanced service training.
Your dog should also be healthy enough to handle the physical demands of service work. Schedule a vet check to rule out any issues that could affect their ability to perform tasks. For example, a dog with joint problems might not be a good candidate for mobility-related tasks, like retrieving items or offering physical support (if you’re interested in this type of work, check out our guide for best dog breeds for mobility work).
Service dogs come in all shapes and sizes. A larger dog may be more suitable if you need help pulling a wheelchair, but a smaller dog can be fine for retrieval tasks and many kinds of psychiatric service dog work.
2. Teach your dog to behave in public
Your service dog needs to be a perfect public citizen — this is non-negotiable. If your pup barks, jumps, or gets distracted easily, businesses can legally ask you to leave, even if your dog performs amazing disability tasks.
Begin in quieter places and work your way up:
- First week: Practice in your front yard or a quiet park during off-hours
- Second week: Try a pet-friendly hardware store or small shop
- Third week: Visit busier stores during slow periods
- Fourth week: Challenge your dog with food courts or busy sidewalks
Keep initial outings under 15 minutes. It’s better to have five successful short trips than one long, overwhelming session. You should also train your dog to:
- Lie quietly under tables at restaurants
- Ignore dropped food on the floor (even chicken!)
- Stay in a down-stay while you talk to strangers
- Walk beside you without pulling or sniffing
- Remain calm when other dogs or kids approach
Ask friends to “accidentally” drop treats near your dog while you practice the “leave it” command. You can gradually increase the difficulty with tastier foods.
Make every outing a training opportunity by bringing high-value treats (tiny pieces of chicken or cheese work great) on every trip. When your dog stays focused during distractions, immediately reward them. This teaches them that ignoring chaos equals delicious rewards.
Even the best-trained service dogs might have off days. If your dog seems stressed or distracted, it’s okay to cut an outing short. Building reliable public access behaviors takes months, not days.
3. Train your dog to perform service tasks
Now comes the most important part of service dog training: teaching specific tasks that directly help with your disability. While good behavior makes your dog welcome in public, it’s the specialized tasks that legally qualify them as a service dog.
Most service tasks seem overwhelming initially, but they’re chains of simpler behaviors. For instance, teaching a dog to bring you medication involves:
- First, teach a solid “fetch” with toys they love
- Next, transition to picking up the medication container
- Add a “hold” command so they don’t drop it
- Teach them to bring it directly to your hand
- Finally, add the specific cue “Get my medicine”
Practice each step until your dog succeeds 8 out of 10 times before moving to the next step. This might take days or weeks per step, depending on your dog’s learning style.
Here are some examples of common service dog tasks you might train:
For mobility assistance:
Teaching your dog to retrieve dropped keys, open doors, or press elevator buttons starts with basic fetch games using your dog’s favorite toys. Gradually transition to the actual items they’ll need to retrieve, adding verbal cues like “get my keys” or “push the button.”
For medical alerts:
Training your dog to detect blood sugar changes or oncoming seizures requires exposure to scent samples collected when you’re experiencing those medical events. When your dog notices the scent, immediately reward them and pair it with an alert behavior like pawing your leg or bringing a specific toy.
For psychiatric support:
Deep pressure therapy, where your dog lays across parts of your body during anxiety attacks, builds on a basic “lap” command. Start by inviting your dog onto your lap for short periods, then gradually increase duration and position until they understand they should maintain pressure until released.
Training service dog tasks requires consistency. Practice for 5-10 minutes, 2-3 times daily, gradually moving from quiet home settings to environments with distractions. Keep sessions short but focused, and use a simple training journal to track progress. Your dog should practice each task in multiple locations (different rooms, outdoors, public spaces) to ensure they perform reliably anywhere. If you want to learn more about training check out our complete training guide.
4. Consider whether you need a trainer
Many people successfully train their own service dogs, and that’s completely okay under ADA service dog rules. The advantage is cost savings and the deep bond that forms during training. However, it requires significant time commitment — typically 30 minutes of focused training daily for many months.
Professional service dog trainers can be life-savers for complex tasks or if you’re struggling with certain aspects of training. Expect to pay $150-250 per private session, or $5,000+ for comprehensive programs. Look for trainers with specific service dog experience, not just general obedience credentials.
Remember that even with professional help, you’ll need to maintain and practice the training daily. The most successful service dog partnerships involve handlers who understand and participate actively in their dog’s training process.
5. Use service dog accessories to identify your dog
While not legally required, a service dog vest or harness acts like your dog’s work uniform. When people see that bright vest with “SERVICE DOG” patches, they’re much less likely to pet, distract, or question your dog’s presence.
Choose gear that works for your specific needs. For hot climates, a lightweight mesh vest keeps your dog comfortable while still identifying them. For cold weather, consider a dual-purpose vest that provides warmth and visibility.
Many handlers find these accessories particularly helpful:
- “SERVICE DOG – DO NOT PET” patches (positioned where people can easily see them)
- A labeled leash wrap (catches attention when people miss the vest)
- A simple ID card with your dog’s photo (not legally required but can reduce confrontations)
Though optional, this gear creates an instant visual signal that helps everyone understand your dog is working, not just along for the ride. This is especially valuable in busy places like grocery stores or restaurants where staff might otherwise question your dog’s presence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Making a Dog Into a Service Dog
- Can any dog breed become a service dog?
- Can I adopt a shelter dog to train as my service dog?
- How long does service dog training take?
- Do service dogs need to be certified or pass a test?
- Do I need to train my dog to perform multiple tasks?
- Can I have two service dogs?
- If my disability changes, does my dog need to be recertified?
Can any dog breed become a service dog?
Not all dogs are cut out for service work, regardless of how much you love them. While any breed can technically be trained, some have natural advantages or challenges:
Challenging breeds:
Brachycephalic dogs like Pugs or French Bulldogs often struggle with the physical demands of service work due to breathing issues. High-energy breeds like Border Collies or Australian Shepherds may find it difficult to settle in public settings.
Natural fits:
Labrador Retrievers make excellent service dogs because they’re eager to please, food-motivated, and naturally calm around strangers. Golden Retrievers have similar advantages plus exceptional emotional sensitivity for psychiatric work.
Remember, individual personality matters more than breed! Even a Chihuahua can become an exceptional seizure alert dog and a Pit Bull can excel at mobility assistance.
Can I adopt a shelter dog to train as my service dog?
Absolutely! You can save a life AND get an amazing service dog in one go. Many shelter dogs are actually perfect for service work — they’re often grateful, bonded companions who work hard to please you.
When adopting specifically for service work, look for dogs 1–2 years old with calm temperaments who show interest in people over other distractions. Ask shelter staff if they’ll let you test for basics like food motivation (will they work for treats?) and recovery from startling noises.
How long does service dog training take?
It depends on what tasks you need. Simple retrieval skills might take just a few months to master, while complex medical alert work (like detecting seizures before they happen) could take 12+ months of dedicated training.
For example, teaching a dog to bring you a phone during an emergency might take 2–3 months of daily practice, while training a balanced response to panic attacks could take a year to become reliable in all situations.
Most people find their dog reaches “working service dog” level at around the 1–year mark of consistent training, though you’ll continue refining skills throughout your dog’s working life.
Do service dogs need to be certified or pass a test?
Nope! This is one of the biggest misconceptions about service dogs. Under the ADA, there is NO required certification, registration, identification, or formal testing.
Your dog simply needs to:
- Be trained to do specific tasks that help with your disability
- Behave appropriately in public
That’s it! While some organizations offer “certification programs” or “service dog tests,” these are completely optional and hold no legal weight. Businesses are only allowed to ask you two questions:
- Is this a service dog required because of a disability?
- What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
They cannot demand paperwork, doctor’s notes, patches, special collars, or demonstrations.
Do I need to train my dog to perform multiple tasks?
Your dog technically only needs one task to qualify as a service dog. That said, many service dogs eventually learn multiple related tasks for comprehensive assistance. For instance, a psychiatric service dog might learn to:
- Lead you to an exit during a panic attack
- Create a buffer zone in crowded spaces
- Provide deep pressure therapy during anxiety
- Remind you to take medication
Start with the most important task, master it completely, and then build your dog’s “task vocabulary” over time.
Can I have two service dogs?
Yes! Some people successfully use two service dogs, though it’s definitely more challenging to manage.
Each dog would typically perform different tasks based on your disability needs. For example, you might have a larger dog for mobility support and a smaller dog for medical alerts. Both dogs must be individually trained to service dog standards.
If my disability changes, does my dog need to be recertified?
Not at all! Since there’s no official certification in the first place, your service dog’s status remains unchanged even if your disability or needs evolve.
You can simply train your dog to perform new tasks as your condition changes. For example, if you initially had a mobility service dog but later developed diabetes, you can teach your existing service dog to alert to blood sugar changes.
The beauty of owner training is the flexibility to adapt as your health needs change. Just keep reinforcing all tasks regularly so your dog maintains their skills.
If you are ready to register your service dog, click on the image below.
About the Author: The writing team at Service Dog Certifications is made up of folks who really know their stuff when it comes to disability laws and assistance animals. Many of our writers and editors have service dogs themselves and share insights from their own experiences. All of us have a passion for disability rights and animals.
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Hi how are you I want make my dog a service dog I deaf and I have sizers too he know a little about me he know went some comeing in the door or if I have a sizer but he not a service dog at all but I want make him one
I am Bypolar and have bouts of depression! I would like to make my new puppy a service animal for emotional support
Hello my name is Sandra and I have a french bull dog and would love him to be my service dog, I suffer with anxiety, depression. How may I go about this because I have no one else in my life away from my dog whom I love dearly.
Hi I’ve suffered with anxiety and depression for a while now and I’m getting a gsd soon as I think a companion will help is it possible I could register my pup so I can have him with me more and when I travel
Anxiety and depression are disabilities that may qualify you for an Emotional Support Animal. You will need to work with a licensed mental health professional directly to know for sure. For more information, you may find this article helpful – https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/emotional-support-dog-certification-registration/
Hi my name is Michael I also suffer anxiety and depression from a history of drug use and wanted to know if my emotional support animal has to become a service animal in order to keep the landlord from evicting me !!!
Not necessarily. An Emotional Support Animal is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and in most cases can live in no-pets housing. Should your landlord deny your ESA you may find the tips in this article interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/landlord-does-not-accept-emotional-support-animal/
I want to very much i neef her but iam homeless i dont have money
I have severe migranes and anxiety and depression and my dog already uses her paw to alert me to my migranes before they come and insists cuddling when I get severe depression and pulls me out from places or calms me when I get anxiety and has her good citizen can I get certified so she can travel with me
Your dog sounds like a perfect psychiatric service dog that has already mastered the tasked based training. If your dog is also comfortable in public settings and can pass a public access test, you would have a certified service dog. Once the training is fully complete, you may choose to register your service dog in order to get additional documentation that helps communicate that your dog is indeed a fully certified service dog. Though this step isn’t required by law, many service dog owners find it comforting and helpful when confronted with other citizens. You may find this article on how to certify your service dog interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-certify-a-service-dog/
if you are homeless how come you have a device huh?
I’m looking who helps train service dog’s I have 2 labrradoodles 1 a two year female second 1 is 6 months male Star 2 year old knows heal sit and is calmer looking for prices and how to go about it I have 2 fusions in my neck and another in my lower back so at times hard to pick things up off the floor I also have PTSD , Pannick attacks along with anxiety my dogs make me calmer but not sure which one I should have trained 2 year old Female Star knows sit, heal when we walk but barks at other dogs acting up 6 month Buster knows sit and being a puppy likes to climb up on counters to get into things still being young and having less training
I am trying to get my dog fully registered for. Service. I need to provide a letter to my apt manager. I need help
A letter is not required for a service dog.
If you have your dog certified and get a badge for him, that is all you need. I got a photo ID badge for my service dog.
NOT every dog has the correct temperament to be a service dog and handle the stresses of being in a public or stressful setting.
1: Have your dog evaluated by a trainer that is familiar with service dogs and scent training.
2: If approved get health testing done on your dog, be prepared to spend $1500.
3: when health testing is completed and your dog is cleared. If your dog is not cleared most trainers will work with you in selecting a suitable breeder/lineage/temperament.
4: Working with a trainer and begin scent based training, be prepared to spend up to $10,000.00 on training, your dog will go through all sort of training including scent based training.
5: Remember a sheet of paper doesn’t make your dog a service dog.
a: You must be disabled (see the ADA definition) the disability must be diagnosed by a doctor.
b: Your dog must be suitable for the job you are giving him/her.
c: Your dog must be TASK TRAINED, and must not pay any attention to the general public, other animals, people, loud noises, dogs, cats, etc.
6: In accordance with the ADA law certification and paperwork are not required for service dogs, though training, task training, safe handling, leash laws, and proof of disability are!!!! Buying a vest, ID, and sheet of paper doesn’t make your pet a service dog, this makes your dog a danger to other working service dogs in the community when your pet is not conditioned to work around the general public. Disability specific task training does when done with the right dog!
Disabilities. PTSD , anxiety, panic attacks and I have 3 fusions so sometimes it’s hard to pick things off floor
Any online recommendation of trainers that specializes in anxiety?
Interested for my son
It is just high priced for me. I would like to know of a trainer
I am about to buy my son a German Shepherd and wanted to have him trained to be his service dog. My son has cerebral Palsy and he will be turning 18 years old the 23rd of this month and I just feel like it is a great idea to go ahead and get him a puppy and start working with them. His cerebral palsy is not got him where he can not live a normal life. I just feel having a service dog would do him a world of good. The biggest issue my son really deals with outside of some mobile skills is he has a very high level of Anxiety and I think having this service dog could help him with that the most. I have read about people having service dogs for issues such as these. Can someone get back to me with help on what direction I can take this? I don’t have a lot of money to spend so that is another issue is there any programs that will help people in situations such as this?
Sincerly,
Tammy Swain
Advanced Canine Systems is the best place to have your dog trained. My dogs have been trained by Joseph and one of them went off to become a law enforcement dog. Joseph is the absolute best.
Not sure about programs for assistance. Check with a local trainer, your doctor or disability. You can train the dog yourself to do the task necessary for him as long as the dog has the right temperment and you have the time. Remember it takes about 18 months of regimented training to prepare them properly. There are good books available to assist you but if time is an issue, get a trainer.
Can you have 2 small dogs. I’m going to be traveling soon
You better get the laws from DOJ, you are wrong on many levels in this article! SCAM as there is no law saying you have to have a good citizen award. PTSD dogs are allowed to be off leash, they are allowed to be let out to make sure it is safe for person to go out! People can only ask 2 questions, is it a service dog and what is it trained to do! On most airlines, if dog is too large to fit in front of you on the floor, they are given a seat at no cost! No ID, card, registration or vest is required! I had to learn this for my job!
Stop spreading half truths!
Hi debbie! You seem extremely knowledgeable with all of this. I am a new dog owner and suffer with anxiety and depression. Im trying to understand the process to getting him to be a service dog so i can bring him to stores with me and such. Is possible, could you private message me on facebook? My name is Carolyn Scherr. Tia!
Hi how are you I want make my dog a service dog .I’m hard hearing and struggle with hearing knocks or doorbells when guest arrive. My dog Athena is good on letting me know when someone is at the door but she usually barks , so how do I fix that. Since I know most service dogs don’t bark .
Alerting a hearing impaired person with a bark may be an acceptable task for a service dog.
A service dog alerting you in your home to a knock is not a bad thing. Public barking is what you need to make sure the dog understands is not not acceptable.
Hello. I am diagnosed with PSTD and would like to have my dog be with me during a flight later this year. I have read the guidelines but I have a couple questions. After submitting mine and my dog’s information through the form on here, when and where do I have my dog “test” his commands and how he responds to them? I am traveling to Hawaii, which is very strict when it comes to traveling dogs. Is filling out the form and paying for the certificate, vest, etc. enough to provide for Hawaiian authorities? This may be more simple that I make it out but I would greatly appreciate any pointers. Thank you.
Hi,
I live in Hawaii. Unfortunately, having a certified service dog (or an ESA) does not exempt the dog from the stringent quarantine requirements. The dog needs to have had a minimum of 2 rabies shots (min. 30 days apart), the titer needs to be determined through bloodwork and after the bloodwork shows a high enough titer, the dog has to wait 30 days. Also, the last rabies shot has to be more than 30 days in the past by entry into Hawaii. Your vet should be able to help you with this process.
Both service dogs and ESA are allowed to travel with you in-cabin into Hawaii, though, which is usually not allowed for all pets, including small ones like cats and small dogs.
My dogs have been trained by Joseph over at Advanced Canine Systems. Joseph is the real deal.
is your dog a task trained service dog? (BTW there is no legal certification for service dogs or esa in america) you need a note from your doctor saying you are disabled and need your dog with you. Also look at the airlines rules and regulations.
I want my dog to be a service dog. I am physically disabled. Multiple ligament replacement. I am PSTD/ANXIETY issues, and I live alone.
Hello, I’d like to make my dog a service dog my wife has PTSD and I’d like to take her around a hospital or hospice setting to make people happy how can I accomplish this?
If you want to take the dog around to help other people (not just your wife) that would be considered a therapy dog, not a service dog. Im not entirely sure if a dog can be both.
Hi,
I am diagnosed with PTSD and my husband is deaf. We have 2 Boston-Terriers and we would like to make them service dogs. They obey the tasks required to be service dogs. Can we register them both? We always travel together almost everywhere, and making them officially service dogs would greatly help us. Can it be done?
Thank you for your advise. I am moving into a new apartment and they new landlord is asking for a note from my physician. What should I do? And what would be the steps to do that? Should I go to the vet or my actual physician. And if I go to my physician how would I go about it? Thank you!
According to the ADA you do not have to disclose your ailment to the landlord. They may not ask you for paperwork on you dog either. They may only ask what special task does the dog perform. Do not let anyone bully you into disclosing personal information not required by law. The landlord is breaking the law if they continue to ask you, or decline housing to you based on your answer.
How can I get my dog to be a service dog I mean disabled and I need help doing certain things at times are there any courses that you offer in the Ohio area that are for disabled people and all people on low income
Hi is there a place I can send my puppy to get training to be a service dog? I live in Rhode Island is there such a place?
I am disabled and would like to train my fog as a, service dog
Thanks for your help
I got me a small dog because I have PTSD Bi-Polar depression anxiety and schetzefrenia and social anxiety and I got kicked out of Wal-Mart in my town because I had my dog with me
Can a service dog be trained to assist with more then one disability at a time. For instance I have many health issues some including diabetes where my sugars go high an low also anxiety and depression. Would they be able to be trained to give warning an service with all?
Yes! Your service dog can provide more than one tasks for you. You can train your Service Dog yourself or you can request help from a local trainer.
You go to your actual physician and they will give you a letter
Yes, your doctor can write you a letter if they are treating you for a mental or emotional disability. You can get your letter online, in case your doctor is unavailable. Just make sure the online service you choose sets you up with a real licensed medical health provider who will provide a letter with verifiable contact information. Don’t fall for any letter mills that promise a letter within a couple hours. For more information, you may find this article helpful – https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-qualify-for-an-emotional-support-animal/
I LIVE ALONE. I FALL ALL THE TIME AND BREAK BONES. I READ AN ARTICLE THAT A SERVICE DOG CAN HELP WITH THAT. I HAD A MRI A MONTH AGO, AND I AM AT 100% RISK OF BREAKING A BONE IF I FALL BECAUSE I HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOARTHRITIS. I ALSO HAVE CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, COPD, ASTHMA, NO CARTILAGE LEFT IN MY RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH 7 THINGS WRONG, INCLUDING A BROKEN SHOULDER BLADE . THESE THINGS SHOWED UP IN THE MRI. I ALSO HAVE DIABETES AND MY EYESIGHT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. I AM BI-POLAR, WITH HIGH ANXIETY AND BAD DEPRESSION, ESPECIALLY SINCE I LOST MY HUSBAND OF 33 YEARS 10 YEARS AGO 12/17/2009 TO PANCREATIC CANCER. WE GOT MARRIED AT 18 YEARS OLD. THEN THE LAST DOG HE BROUGHT HOME TO ME, HAD TO BE PUT TO SLEEP ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. I WANT A GERMAN SHEPHERD BECAUSE I AM A LARGE WOMAN AND NEED A LARGE DOG. I HAVE HAD 2 AND THEY ARE EVEN TEMPERED. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND ONE ALREADY HOUSE-BROKEN, THEN I WOULD TRAIN HIM/HER FROM THERE. ANY SUGGESTIONS? PS I RENT A LARGE MOBILE HOME.
Contact CCI.org they will match you with a dog that is suitable to your needs, and for the job.
If you want a dog that will be able to weight bear for you. You do not want a German sheperd. Since you said you are on the bigger side, you need a bigger dog such as a mastiff to hold any weight for you. Also, I’m not sure how your bipolar manifests, but if there’s any chance of one personality harming the dog do not get a SD. For service dog work, if you have all of these issues, get one fully trained, not self trained because for all of these issues, you’ll more then likely need someone to help professionally. Example being the diabeties. (Not trying to be rude, being realistic)
I woul like to train my dog for my service dog for PTSD but I am told that once I do that they can’t be a family type dog only by me, I don’t want to have my family not enjoy her too, is this true?????
A service dog can still be a loving dog. However, the service dog does need to be alert at all times and ready to perform the tasks needed by you. Therefore, the family’s enjoyment of the dog would need to be its secondary task, and you, your family, and especially your service dog would need to respect that order. You may find this article on the definition of a service dog interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/what-is-the-definition-of-a-service-dog/
I have been training my dog which is a Pomeranian. Where can I obtain more resources to train him as a service dog to perform medical alert task?
I am interested in getting my daughter’s dog qualified as a service dog so she can take him to college. She was recently (2 years ago) diagnosed as a type one diabetic. She has had a lot of anxiety because of this. Her dog ( mini Australian Shepard) is not trained to help with her levels as other DAD dogs are, he just has made a tremendous difference in her outlook, levels of anxiety and how well she is managing. Can you tell me if you think he would qualify?
Thanks,
Kateri
Your daughter might qualify for an ESA. Since her dog has not gone through any training yet this could be the better solution. You may find this article on bringing ESA’s to college interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/emotional-support-animal-school/
Have you heard from some one I’m in same boat
NOT every dog has the correct temperament to be a service dog and handle the stresses of being in a public or stressful setting.
1: Have your dog evaluated by a trainer that is familiar with service dogs and scent training.
2: If approved get health testing done on your dog, be prepared to spend $1500.
3: when health testing is completed and your dog is cleared. If your dog is not cleared most trainers will work with you in selecting a suitable breeder/lineage/temperament.
4: Working with a trainer and begin scent based training, be prepared to spend up to $10,000.00 on training, your dog will go through all sort of training including scent based training.
5: Remember a sheet of paper doesn’t make your dog a service dog.
a: You must be disabled (see the ADA definition) the disability must be diagnosed by a doctor.
b: Your dog must be suitable for the job you are giving him/her.
c: Your dog must be TASK TRAINED, and must not pay any attention to the general public, other animals, people, loud noises, dogs, cats, etc.
6: In accordance with the ADA law certification and paperwork are not required for service dogs, though training, task training, safe handling, leash laws, and proof of disability are!!!! Buying a vest, ID, and sheet of paper doesn’t make your pet a service dog, this makes your dog a danger to other working service dogs in the community when your pet is not conditioned to work around the general public. Disability specific task training does when done with the right dog!
Jow can i get my dog trained is it expensive
I have copd can I get a emotional service dog
For the best dog training facility in Albany Call All Dawgs Training. All Dawgs offers obiedence, agility training, and Dog Boarding.
I have a depressed and estress can I do my dog service
I have a golden lab mix… Beautiful and kind. Tucker is about 6 years old. Because I am now a widow, I must rehome him because I now live in an independent living facility. He would be a great companion or service dog. Can you help…? I have no money to train. Patti Burns
I just received a Rottweiler puppy for Christmas with intention of training her as a service dog or my PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Does anyone know of any trainers in the Portland Oregon area that can train for these issues?
Any help where to start would be appreciated.
Also, it seems I would start the process here by registering? Is that correct?
Thanks again!
Are there programs to help pay for training of a dog I already have?
Can I get my 11 yr old husky to he come my help with my mental health as he helps me get out my flat due to my depression and other illness
In order to have a service dog, you must first have a qualifying disability. Then, you must have a dog that is fully trained to perform at least one job or task that relates to that disability. You may find this article helpful: https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/psychiatric-service-dog/
Hi
How are you? Hope all is well.
I would like to inquire about service dog training. I own a small dog (3 years old) that took obedience training last 2020. I’m a person with a disability (blind on the right eye), I just want to know if she can be trained and qualified as my service dog and how much would be the training fee? Also, if you can refer to trainers that can provide the service dog training for my dog, it would be a big help for me. Please let me know if I can provide any additional information.
Thank you. Have a great day!
Unfortunately we do not provide training assistance or referrals, we wish you the best of luck though.
I have bad anxiety a lot and I’m trying to get my dog a service dog that way I can take her places when I have anxiety she can help me out.
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I have epilepsy, I have seizures badly my poodle notifies my family with his heavy and loud whining. He stays in my room with me, reminds me at his time to go out it’s time for my medication. Can he be my service pet?
To qualify for a service dog, you must meet two criteria: 1. Your condition has to qualify has an ADA disability and 2. Your dog must be trained to perform a job or task that directly relates to your disability. If you’re unsure, we recommend speaking to your healthcare provider.
Service dog, and if he can di so in public wirh obedience, off leash (so he can get someone if needed), and isn’t reactive to strangers I don’t see why training him to be your service dog wouldn’t work.
i have bilateral senorineural hearing loss. I have 1 hearing aid and one cochlear implant. Can I bring my dog as a hearing assistance dog
You can certainly own a service dog for a hearing impairment as long as two conditions are met. First, the hearing impairment has to meet the criteria for being a disability. Second, the dog must be trained to perform a job or task relating to the hearing disability.
I have severe hearing loss in both ears, with my right ear being worst. Could a Yorkie, who is trained to hear for my name being called, be registered as a Service Dog. They also would be trained to wake me up if they hear a knocking on my door or the RING camera going off.
That sounds like a wonderful way a dog could help with your condition if it is an eligible disability. Those are certainly tasks performed by service dogs for the hearing impaired.