Prior to starting our program all dogs must:
1. Fill out our application form
2. Provide us with a Doctors note prescribing a Service Dog
3. Set up an Initial Service Dog Assessment.
If all of the above criteria is met and the assessment is successful the dog will be accepted into our program.
1. Fill out our application form
2. Provide us with a Doctors note prescribing a Service Dog
3. Set up an Initial Service Dog Assessment.
If all of the above criteria is met and the assessment is successful the dog will be accepted into our program.
Service Dog Training Program
No matter the method or format that you choose to participate in the following is the layout of our Service Dog training program.
Nala's SD Training Program consists of 6 phases:
Nala's SD Training Program consists of 6 phases:
Phase 1. Puppy Prospect
(Option to Skip this step if dog is 6 months or older and completes final puppy test successfully)
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(Option to Skip this step if dog is 6 months or older and completes final puppy test successfully)
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Phase 2. Lifeskills & Manners
(Option to skip this phase by completing phase 2 test if already done significant training on own)
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(Option to skip this phase by completing phase 2 test if already done significant training on own)
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Phase 3. Public Access Foundations
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Phase 4. Task Training
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Phase 5. Advanced Concepts
Phase 6. Graduation Preparation
(preparing to complete the same standards as the BC Guide Dog and Service Dog Assessment)
(preparing to complete the same standards as the BC Guide Dog and Service Dog Assessment)
Each phase takes approximately 2 to 6 months to complete, delivered via multiple weekly sessions. Time taken to complete depends heavily on the amount of practice done by the team between lessons. Evaluations are conducted at
the end of each phase and service dog prospects must pass the evaluation to move to the next phase.
The final evaluation after Phase 6, graduates the dog from the program entirely.
Dog candidates are consistently assessed for signs of stress, fear, or aggression, and may be washed (retired) from the
program at any point if deemed necessary by the instructor.
the end of each phase and service dog prospects must pass the evaluation to move to the next phase.
The final evaluation after Phase 6, graduates the dog from the program entirely.
Dog candidates are consistently assessed for signs of stress, fear, or aggression, and may be washed (retired) from the
program at any point if deemed necessary by the instructor.