Service Dog Training Sessions
Century Dog Training offers personalized service dog training, working one-on-one with a trainer to develop the essential skills your dog or puppy needs to become a service dog. We begin with a comprehensive assessment to ensure your canine companion is suitable for this specialized work, followed by flexible training schedules tailored to your needs.
Personalized Training Journey
One-on-One Training Sessions: Benefit from personalized attention and customized training plans.
In our service dog training program, each session is an opportunity for your dog to learn and excel in the tasks necessary for service work. Training is conducted one-on-one, ensuring that every aspect of the program is tailored to your dog’s learning pace and the specific requirements of their future role.
Customized Training Plans: Tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each service dog and handler.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose from weekly, semi-weekly, or bi-weekly sessions to fit your lifestyle.
Task-Specific Training: Focus on teaching tasks that directly assist with the handler’s specific needs.
Public Access Skills: Train for confidence and good behavior in all public settings, ensuring the service dog supports their handler anywhere.
Assessment and Suitability
Comprehensive Assessment Process: Ensuring the right fit for service work.
Before starting the training journey, a thorough assessment is conducted to determine if your dog or puppy has the temperament, learning capability, and suitability for service work. This process is crucial to ensure that both you and your dog are prepared for the demands of service dog life.
Temperament Evaluation: Assessing the dog’s behavior, adaptability, and learning potential.
Compatibility Check: Ensuring a good match between the handler’s needs and the dog’s abilities.
Ongoing Evaluations: Regular assessments to monitor progress and adapt the training plan as needed.
Training Schedule and Progression
Consistent Training for Optimal Learning: Establish a regular schedule for steady progress.
The frequency of training sessions is key to your dog’s success as a service dog. We offer weekly, semi-weekly, or bi-weekly sessions to ensure consistent learning and adaptation to the service role.
Progress Tracking: Monitor your dog’s development and make necessary adjustments to the training plan.
Skill Development: Focused training on mastering the tasks needed for service work.
Gradual Advancement: Move at a pace that suits your dog, ensuring they are fully prepared for service tasks.
