Empowerment Through Training
Build a Lifelong Bond
The Owner-Trained Program is designed for dedicated individuals who wish to take an active role in their service dog's education. With professional guidance, you'll learn to train and bond with your lifelong companion using positive reinforcement.
Program Workflow Overview
The Owner-Trained Program offers a consistent educational path whether you choose in-person, hybrid, or virtual learning. Every format integrates collaborative group sessions with personalized one-on-one coaching, ensuring a structured workflow that adapts to your lifestyle while maintaining the highest standards of service dog training and bond-building.
Body Awareness Work
Dogs build physical confidence through conditioning for safe, agile movement.
Neutrality & Working Skills
Dogs learn to stay neutral and focused around distractions while practicing advanced obedience and real-world working skills.
Adaptive Skills
Your dog learns to work calmly in new spaces and stay neutral amidst distractions. We build their confidence through gentle exposure for any situation.
Cooperative Care & Handling
Dogs practice being calmly handled for grooming, vet visits, and everyday care so they stay relaxed and confident.
In-Person Classes
Our in-person format is designed to balance community connection with focused individual growth. Each month, you'll join deep-immersion sessions for socialization and dedicated coaching.
3 Group Classes
Socialize and train alongside peers in a collaborative group setting.
1 Individual Session
Dedicated one-on-one time to fine-tune specific skills and goals.
Hybrid Classes
All class formats follow the same structure: three group classes and one 1:1 class each month. In-person options include three in-person group classes and one in-person 1:1, while virtual options include three virtual group classes and one virtual 1:1. Hybrid options combine in-person and virtual meetings while keeping this same overall structure.
In-Person Sessions
Two monthly group classes for real-world socialization and skill building.
Virtual Sessions
Two monthly virtual classes providing convenience and focused home-based training.
Virtual Classes
All class formats follow the same structure: three group classes and one 1:1 class each month. In-person options include three in-person group classes and one in-person 1:1, while virtual options include three virtual group classes and one virtual 1:1. Hybrid options combine in-person and virtual meetings while keeping this same overall structure.
Virtual Group Classes
Three monthly interactive group sessions focusing on core training concepts and shared learning.
Personalized 1:1 Sessions
One monthly 1:1 session for tailored coaching and outing..
1:1 Classes
Our 1-on-1 coaching sessions provide fully customized support for you and your dog. Whether you meet in person or virtually, we’ll focus on your specific goals, fine-tune your dog’s skills, and troubleshoot real-life challenges together.