Service Dog Training

  • Training

    At RB Dog Training we train a wide variety of service dogs through an owner trained service dog program that may include mobility, diabetic alert, psychiatric, hearing and autism service dogs. A service dog is an animal that is specifically trained to help mitigate a person’s disability. The RB Dog Training service dog program is fully customized for our clients individual needs.

  • Steps

    Typical steps to train a service dog through RB Dog Training: 

    If needed, assistance in finding and selecting a dog from a preferred breeder

    Service dog evaluation - Testing to ensure a selected or owned dog has the correct temperament to perform service work, prior to a client investing resources towards training.This may include  a litter evaluation to select the best puppy to become a service dog

    Service dog contract - Formal agreement regarding the type of service dog, functions train the dog to perform, pricing protections, and anticipated timeframes, as applicable. See also note below.

    Puppy/basic obedience/socialization: 8 weeks to approx. 14 months

    Task Training: beginning 13- 16 months of age, 6 months to 2 years for full training

    Maintenance training

  • Start Now

    If you think a service dog will be beneficial to you please reach out if you have any additional questions or if you would like to get the process started. Reach out to receive pricing information. The price of the overall training will depend on the age of the dog, number of private lessons, location of private lesson and the service dog tasks.

Next Steps

While RB Dog Training strives to provide the best training to you and your potential service dog, we cannot guarantee the success in the full training of your service dog, as it depends on a variety of factors, including the individual dogs response and the handler’s commitment to the training process. Prices are subject to adjustment based on market conditions if no prior contract has been signed, and timeframes may be adjusted depending on the type of service dog, as well as the progress of either the dog or the trainer. Your understanding and flexibility are greatly appreciated.