Programs & Services

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While the companionship your dog brings you may inspire you to share that with others, not every dog is suited to be a therapy animal. Beyond a friendly, loving personality, several important qualifications must be met for a dog to be considered for therapy work.

Our Therapy Dog Training Program prepares dogs and handlers to provide emotional support in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and community settings. Training emphasizes temperament, socialization, obedience, real‑world readiness, and skills to interact with diverse populations.

With this training, you and your dog will develop a stronger bond, leading to a more enjoyable experience at home and in public. A well-trained dog is better equipped to handle new environments, meet new people, and engage with other pets.

Our Service Dog Training program is designed to train dogs to perform specific tasks that mitigate the effects of their handler's disability. We work with individuals to customize training based on their unique needs, fostering greater independence and improved quality of life.

K9 Therapy Service Dogs are specially trained to provide comfort and emotional support to law enforcement officers, victims, and the community. Once sworn in, the dog is formally recognized for its role in supporting officer wellness, public safety, and community engagement.

Our comprehensive certification process ensures that both handlers and dogs meet the highest standards of training and competency. We provide detailed evaluations and support to help teams achieve certification, demonstrating their readiness to serve and make a positive impact.

Once you have successfully completed the Therapy Dog and/or Service Dog Training Program, we also offer training classes in NARCAN, K9 CPR, and  MAST® Trainer Classes.

Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for an individual with a disability. Therapy dogs provide comfort and affection throughout the course of their work.