Service Dog Training
The role of a service dog is to assist one person with a particular type of medical disability. Their job is to assist people with tasks they can’t manage alone.
Service Dog training needs to be precise – these dogs must do tasks and respond to commands reliably every time they’re needed. It’s a crucial process to make sure they can consistently support individuals who rely on their help.
Dogs By Andy K-9 Services offers Service Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training, and PTSD Dog Training for Personal, Military, and School Use.
At Dogs By Andy K-9 Services, we have over 40 years of experience training dogs for various purposes. If you are interested in having your dog go through service dog training, we will determine if your canine’s age, breed and personality are well-suited. By learning which skillsets your dog already possesses and working on improved use of their natural instincts, your dog will be able to successfully complete this course. If you are in need of a service dog, we can locate a dog for you that we can train to be a service dog and fit in as a new member of your family.
Service Dog Training requires dedication and persistence, so your dog gains confidence in their abilities and learns to trust and serve you. It is also important to have a dog trainer who can recognize your pet’s strengths and weaknesses and provide feedback and achievable goals during their training.
What’s the difference between a Service Dog, Emotional Support Dog, and a Therapy Dog?
Service Dog
The role of a service dog is to assist one person with a particular type of medical disability. Their job is to assist people with tasks they can’t manage alone. The training needs to be precise – these dogs must do tasks and respond to commands reliably every time they’re needed. It’s a crucial process to make sure they can consistently support individuals who rely on their help. Some examples of tasks are DPT (Deep pressure therapy), retrieving items, mobility support, crowd control, assist on public access. These are the only type of working dogs allowed in public access such as grocery stores, hair salons, movie theaters, restaurants, malls, doctors offices, place of employment, educational institutions, even state and government facilities.
Emotional Support Dog
Emotional support dogs provide comfort and companionship to individuals with emotional or mental conditions. They can help reduce anxiety and stress, alleviate depression, cope with trauma, and give a sense of security. These dogs must have basic and advanced obedience along with manners and other behaviors that will make public access appropriate. They do not have public access and are only allowed in apartments, hotels, and certain airlines. They do not have any special training to perform tasks that assist people with medical disabilities.
Therapy Dog
Therapy dogs work as teams and must have perfect obedience to work in certain settings. They undergo very specific training to ensure they can respond appropriately to a variety of situations and interact safely with diverse groups of people. Therapy dogs are selected for their calm temperament, friendliness, and ability to handle various environments. Therapy dogs provide people with therapeutic contact in a clinical setting like schools, hospital/ nursing homes, and natural disaster relief.
Ready to Get Started?
If you have a need for a PTSD dog, therapy dog, or service dog training, contact us at Dogs By Andy K-9 Services today for more information. We look forward to working with you and your dog.