Over these 13 weeks you and your dog will:
Evening 1: Handler/Dog Paperwork and Introductions
Evening 2-12: Obedience /Service Training
- Your dog will practice working with you and mastering essential commands such as Heel, Sit, Down, and Stay, as well as meeting your specific needs.
- Your dog will learn to operate with you independently, including when interacting with different people, environments, and objects.
Evening 13: Final Obedience /Service Exam
Following these 13 weeks, you and your dog are “In Training” status. You will be required to participate in field trips and “chaos” events (busy public events such as restaurants, athletic events, etc) and assessed during those events before receiving official certification. All handlers must bring a “Pup Go-Bag” to every visit. These should include:
- Your Event ID with a copy of your vet form, flu record, and a copy of the annual insurance.
- A hand‑size bottle of sanitizer to keep hands fresh
- Dog waste bags
- Cleaning wipes and a handful of paper towels sealed in a zip‑lock bag—perfect for quick liquid clean‑ups
- Dog bowl for hydration breaks
- Narcan (only if trained and certified to use)
- Additional items like personal face masks, basic first aid kits are good to consider including as well
