SDC Certified, Service Dog Coaching
The Service Dog Candidate Process
Please review the Requirements & FAQs for Service Dog Candidates here.
1. We start with a 30 minute phone or video call appointment. This is when I will answer your questions, gather information about your dog and your needs and give you training recommendations to get started. $65 + gst
2. I conduct a 45 minute in-person evaluation of your dog. This is when we look at how your dog responds to some minor stressors in a new situation to see if it is appropriate to begin training him or her for service work. $90 +gst
3. Training for service work if your dog is suitable. Depending on tasks required and your dog's foundation skills, this process may take 1-2 years but can take longer. Package rates are the same as my private training package rates.
4. Follow-up support with private lessons, this may be in-person or online/virtual when appropriate. These sessions help to maintain your dog’s training throughout their Service Dog working career. Group classes for maintenance may be offered in the future.
SERVICE DOG COACHING & TRAINING
What Is a Service Dog According to the Canadian Federal Government?
In Canada, the Federal Government defines Service Dogs as certified assistance animals that help handlers with a disability. According to the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR) in Canada a Service Dog is an animal that: has been individually trained by an organization or person specializing in service dog training AND performs a task to assist a person with a disability with a need related to their disability.
The British Columbia administration defines Service Dogs and handlers with disabilities in their “Guide Dog and Service Dog Act”.
