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Service Dog Training Level II
Our trainer will meet you at a public location in Coquitlam or Vancouver to assess your dog handling skills and your dog's temperament. She will then be able to give you advice personal to your situation and your dog, as well as determine whether you would be a good fit for this program.
In order to qualify...
your DOG must be able to:
Walk off-leash in "heel" position in low to medium distraction settings.
Be relaxed in stores and public places.
Enjoy being touched and patted by strangers including children.
Glance frequently at you without being prompted.
Come joyfully to you when called at a park.
Be free of physical illness or disability themselves (allergies are usually ok).
In order to qualify...
YOU must be able to:
Demonstrate safe leash handling.
Direct your dog without using the leash to steer or puppeteer.
Show good ability to read dog body language.
Communicate clearly and lovingly with your dog.
Demonstrate that your dog has a secure attachment.
Be able to show documentation for your disability.
Secure
The dog confidently explores new places with their caregiver, checks their reaction to startling events for reassurance, and communicates needs clearly. They look for their caregiver if left with a stranger, bark or whine but don't panic, and quickly relax when the caregiver returns.
Associated behavior problems:
None
Anxious
The dog clings to the caregiver and remains anxious, seeking physical contact when startled but staying stressed. They panic if left with a stranger, remain distressed after reunion, and may not communicate needs clearly or engage in persistent attention-seeking.
Associated behavior problems:
Aggression or fear toward strangers, separation anxiety disorder, negative
attention-seeking, destructiveness, reactivity.
Avoidant
The dog avoids eye contact with the caregiver, may dodge away when reached for, and doesn't seek closeness when startled or confused. They respond minimally to their caregiver's return, don't differentiate between strangers and the caregiver, and try to meet their own needs directly.
Associated behavior problems:
Aggression toward caregivers, ignoring caregiver, "stubbornness", avoids being leashed, rebellious behaviour, reactivity.
Just getting started? For entry-level programs, see our Puppy Prodigy program or Service Dog Level 1.
Service Dog Certification Program Packages
Good Service Dogs Aren't Trained... They Are TAUGHT. Learn with the professionals that have the secrets to success!
$7000 for 1 year of in-person coaching
Three private sessions/month
with group classes and meet ups
$279 for 2 coaching sessions /month
$400 for 3 coaching sessions /month
Private training sessions at your home and in public places.
How to train the skills & public behavior you need your dog to learn.
Learn how to teach your dog to problem solving and goal-setting.
How to work with your dog's individual personality and temperament.
Group field trips to practice public behavior around other dogs who follow the same rules.
Group park meet-ups for fun and community.
Group video meet ups and check ins where you can share your successes and get support when needed.
Choose between a one-time fee or monthly payments.
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We work on land which was taken from the nations who had lived here for thousands of years. They are still here and they are still waiting patiently for us to stop being jerks about it.
© 2024 Copyright Wag The Dog Training
All Rights Reserved