Service Dog
Placement, Training and Gear
Exclusively positive methods tailored to you.
Service Dogs
We specialize in placement and training of service dogs for mental health disorders, including Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Prospect placement and training programs are tailored to each team’s unique disability, medical, and lifestyle needs and goals in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Training standards exceed local and international minimum training and working standards, including Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) training standards.
25% more effective and efficient than any other training approach
Positive Methods
We use exclusively positive training and working methods, which are proven to be 25% more effective and efficient than any other training approach or method. And it prevents the development of unwanted and reactive behaviors which often develop out of the use of aversive methods.
We keep training fun for everyone, people and dogs. We focus on helping our teams learn to build trust and effective and positive communication and ways of working and playing together. So there’s a lot of treats, toys, games, and praise involved as well as learning to recognize, respect, and honor each other’s needs and wants.
We never use any tools, methods, or techniques that are aversive to the dog or person, including but not limited to shock collars, e-collars, prong collars, raised voices, punishment, corrections, or anything else either the dog or person find aversive. You’ll even learn how to work without ever telling your dog “no”.
Integrated and aligned with medical treatment
Medical Integration
We align and collaborate with your medical team (therapist, psychiatrist, and any other relevant providers) to identify and match you to your ideal service dog prospect and training plan.
We integrate the training plan and your everyday working model into your treatment plan, regularly aligning and adjusting as appropriate.
Our coached owner-trainer approach is especially beneficial to those with mental health disorders as the process of training and the continuous interaction with the dog immediately helps in the daily management and treatment of the disorder(s).
Gear
We hand make custom gear tailored to each team’s needs. Our lifetime guarantees ensures your single set of gear will last for the life of your dog.
All proceeds help place and train service dogs for mental health disorders.
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