Service Dog Step Program
This virtual group class is perfect if you:
Are feeling overwhelmed by the process of training and need some guidance
Want to work on socialization, focus, confidence building, public access, task work, and/or decompression
Are looking for support from a trainer to help you navigate training
Want training activities to help prepare your dog for public access
Are looking for a supportive community of other individuals owner-training their service dogs
Want exclusive discounts on private training
Opportunities for local field trips for those in or near CT
Join the Service Dog Step Virtual Group Class Program! Join the waitlist and get an exclusive discount for the next round of class!
Purchase Options
Virtual Group Class Program
$240.00, for 6 sessions that include:
Weekly instruction on service dog specific skills including:
Socialization and neutrality
Focus around distractions
Foundational obedience
Public access skills
Framework for task training
Cooperative care
Enrichment and decompression for your service dog
Video library for skills being worked on in class
Progress check between levels of training
Exclusive discounts on private training!
Field trip options for those local!
Add Ons for Group Class Only
For $65 a month, you can get…
Twice monthly custom training plans
4 video reviews a month
Access to trainer outside of class for questions via text
Frequently Asked Questions
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Virtual training offers many benefits including: you and your dog being comfortable, being effective as it is your true everyday scenario you will be training in, hands on practice in the moment, and continuous support through video feedback!
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Service Dogs are dogs that have been trained to perform a task(s) that directly mitigates their handlers' disability. Service dog teams have public access rights under the ADA and can go anywhere the general public can go (excluding sterile environments).
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Being a service dog requires confidence, resilience, drive, and a very stable temperament. At Centre Stage Dog Training, we help owners train their service dogs; however, they will first have to undergo an evaluation to determine if they are a suitable prospect to begin training. We can also help you find a prospective dog to begin owner-training with!
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Owner-training a service dog means the dog will be raised and trained by you with the help of a professional service dog trainer, either in-person, virtually, or a combination of the two. You will live with and work with your owner-trained service dog daily while being supported by a professional service dog trainer. Owner-training is a great option because it allows for more flexibility and tends to be cheaper than acquiring a fully-trained service dog. However, owner-training requires a significant commitment of time, effort, and resources.
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Service dogs can alert to medical events/conditions, alert to the presence of allergens, alert to sounds and bring the handler to the source, retrieve items, open and close cabinets and doors, deep pressure therapy, forward momentum pull, turn lights on/off, help respond to psychiatric events, and more! If you are curious about what tasks may be most beneficial for you, or what we can help with, contact us for a consultation!
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Service dog training generally takes 1.5-2 years to get to fully-trained service dog status! However, they often become beneficial to handlers before they are “fully trained”
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The first step is scheduling a consultation with Centre Stage Dog Training! From there, we will discuss your needs and goals in detail, evaluate your dog if you already have one, or develop a plan to help you find the right prospect for owner training or a fully-trained service dog.
