Guided Self- Training Service Dog Program
TO APPLY FOR OUR SD PROGRAM AND TO BE ADDED TO OUR WAITING LIST PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW.
We Specialize in Service Dogs for those with invisible disabilities such as but not limited to:
Autism Spectrum
ADHD
ADD
PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Bi-polar
Mobility issues
Epilepsy
If you do not see your need for an SD listed please contact us and we can determine rather our program can meet your needs.
FYI: For Military there are programs for FREE SD's you can find more information about this at www.pawsforveterans.com
Our program is not the same as other SD programs, there are many SD programs available and we encourage you to choose one that is best suited for your needs, even if that means it isn't through us. Our programs goal is to help those in need of an SD have an option and gain the ability to have an SD to help improve the quality of life.
To be approved for our SD program you must fill out a application and questionnaire so we can determine if our program will work for you. Once we review your application and questionnaire and you review the "What to expect guide", if we both feel the program will work for you we will be happy to start the journey.
With our Guided Self Training program we can help you get an SD with no money out of pocket through fundraising .
How the program works...
With our guided self training program we help guide and teach you to train your own service dog. Our line of German Shepherds are breed and raised specifically to meet this need and give others the ability to self train in the comfort of their home using one of our pups and our guided self- training program.
Our program works by supplying you with a dog which can easily be trained by you in your home using our step by step training guides and our support and guidance throughout the journey. If you worry you would be unable to train yourself, don't, my children ages 6-11 are successful trainers by simply following my guidance and instruction. With our line and guided training program you CAN successfully train your SD.
Depending on your needs from an SD we offer a Level 1,2,3, and 4 level training. Prices are based on the level of training you will need.
To get started feel free to email us and we can send you a info packet and application. After you have read through the info packet and filled out and returned your application we can asses your needs and rate your level and give you a price quote.
Fundraising to Cover Cost
We recommend fundraising to raise the funds to cover the cost of your SD. Fundraising has helped many families raise the money's needed to cover the cost of their SD. WE DO NOT FUNDRAISE FOR YOU, however we will add you to our group which can give you advice on how they have successfully fundraised and we will give you tips and guidance on how to best fundraise. We will also supply you with a FREE fundraising guide to help you discovery fundraising ideas and avenues to take to best fundraise.
Program Cost
Depending on your needs our Self Guided Program cost about $2,250-5,000 and training can take anywhere from 6months to 2 years.
Once your raise or make a deposit of $1,000 you will be assigned a pup and once you raise or pay $2,000 your pup gets to come on, as you continue to raise the remainder of the funds.
Service Dog Fee Includes
. German Shepherd puppy
. CKC registration
. SD registration and SD ID number (ID is listed as pup in training until training is completed)
. Guided Self Training Book (written specifically for your needs)
. Training Tool Box kit
. Pup has all current wellness and vaccinations
. Pup will have completed socialization training
. Pup will have begun basic training
When the pup comes home overview
. Our goal is for pups to come between 10-14 wks old (this helps with bonding)
. The first weeks home we encourage you to focus on bonding and house training.
. Your pup will have an SD ID and listed as in training, until training is complete, however
during this time your pup will have all the access and privileges of an SD while in training.
. Once the pup is settled and a bond has been established we can start working on Level 1 training.
Level 1 Training: Basic Obedience
House training
Foundation Commands
. Before moving to additional levels of training, we will asses the performance and ability by talking with
you, via email, facetime or Skype and proceed to additional levels of training as each level is successfully
completed.
. Throughout training we will be here to help guide you and assist you with any questions and concerns.
. Each level of training will be written specifically for you based on your needs and ability to train.
We specialize in Service dogs for those with invisible disabilities.....
We allow your pup to come home once you raise or pay the $2,000 portion of your cost because we believe the bond between the pup and the owner is what makes the guided self training so successful. With a pup from our line and our guided self training program along with our help and guidance ANYONE can successfully train their own SD. My children ages 11- 4 can successfully train using the same techniques and guidance we provide our clients with and so can you!
While in our care pups are socialized from the day they are born. We work with them on a daily basis with socialization and building the personalities needed for an excellent SD. We begin the process of working on basic commands while they are here however the training truly starts when they come to their forever home.
Although your pup will not be fully trained until you complete the training based on your needs your pup will start working immediately once they arrive at your home. Our line are naturals and you will be amazed how they pick up on your needs and begin to help without proper training on specific task. Our line is extremely intelligent and eager to please. They love with a strong loyalty and do what ever they can to make their family happy and make themselves helpful.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5,6