Training service dogs

Service dogs are trained dogs used for assistance in performing tasks for disabled people. A few of the best service dog breeds are discussed here.

61 million adults in the United States live with a disability (nearly 1 in 4 people). A service dog can provide life-changing help and companionship. Under

Learn about service dog training basics in one place. Here you'll find out what service dogs can do for people with disabilities and how they are trained.

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How Do I Get My Dog Trained As A Service Dog?

Service dogs are incredible. They help their disabled partners work, shop, run errands, and so much more. There are challenges with owning a service dog

The most important stage of service dog training is the first... The dogs learn to be calm, confident, and resilient dogs, regardless of their jobs. They learn to be comfortable anywhere, to react to new things with curiosity or neutrality, and follow cues that keep them safe and respectable members of the community. This is the stage I see most folks rush through. Unfortunately, most regret that after a few months of struggling during adolescence and adulthood. ANY dog can benefit by wo...

Service dogs can help in many ways. Our list of service dog tasks shows you what is possible. We also develop custom tasking.

When looking for a service dog, some people will gravitate towards a specific breed or seek out an organization that specializes in training service dogs. So what about dogs that were found as a stray, were abandoned, or surrendered? Are these so-called rescue dogs able to become service dogs? The simple answer is: yes! As […]

If you plan to get a dog, or you already have a dog that you want to train to become a service dog, here are the requirements associated with owning a service dog.