You need your Service Animal to understand NO or some other command that when siad your dog stops whatever it is he is doing thst you do not want him to do.  This can be an ongoing process.

This is a very important and. can be challenging for the dog to learn.  Start the training privately and then progress to training with other dogs and out in public.

This requires 2 very different training goals.

1. Socialization with dogs.  You do not want your Service Animal to bark or react if another Service Animal or dog is encountered in public.

2. Socialization with people.  You do not want your Service Animal to react to other people around especially those giving your Service Animal attention without your permission.

This will be an on going challenge.  You need to remain in control of your dog at all times in public. 

A minimum of 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week is required to quailify as a Service Animal in Training when working with us.

We believe that all animal training should take place ina positive way and in a positive atmosphere.

Owner’s should have a plan of action for the training program and the dates the owner wants  the dog to be trained for these activities .  These are only goals.  These goals and the calendar can be modified as necessary.

The owner needs to be mentally ready to begin leash training.  We provide the gentle lead training leash.  The owner must be firm and consistent.  This can be a very challenging training program.

Owners must maintain control of their Service Animals at all times.  A dog out of control – incessant barking, inappropriate behaviours or not obeying the owner – loses all Service Animal rights.  An owner does have a short period of time to get the dog in control and to act appropriately in public.  If not, the owner needs to remove the dog from the scene immediately and take the dog to a safe quiet place.   The owner can then try to understand the trigger to avoid it in the future or spend time working with the dog to re-enforce the proper behaviours.  Never hit your dog even for bad behaviour.

One of the most important rules for a Service Animal owner is to respect the rights and rules of each other Service Animal owner.   You can only control your dog, if there is an issue with another dog then you should remove yours.  You do not know why the other Service Animal is needed or what they are trained to go.

DO NOT INTERFERE.    DO NOT PASS GO.  REMOVE YOURSELF AND YOUR DOG.

Owners should plan ahead.  The owner can create the dog’s own travel kit including treats, disposable waste bags and a collapsable drinking cup.

Your dog will get thirsty.  Your dog may get hungry.  Your dog may have an accident.  The owner is responisble for all of this for his/her Service Animal.    In our view, it is the responsibity of the owner to clean up after his/her service animal.  Always have what you and your dog may need with you.

If your dog starts to bark, act out or act in a way not acceptable for a Service Animal, then the owner must remove the dog from that scene and find a way to take him to a safer place.

We complete the Department of Transportation paperwork for our members.  We will also call the airline or traveling company with the owner to make sure all questions are answered.  We will also provide any laws ands regulations associated with the trip and provide advice when possible.