COMMON QUESTIONS
What People Are Asking Us
CAN YOU CERTIFY MY DOG AS A SERVICE DOG?
There is no nationally recognized or legally required certification or registration that qualify dogs as service animals. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, TRAINING is the only thing that makes a dog a service dog. Through training and education, I will help you and your dog meet and exceed the legal, functional and ethical requirements for you and your dog to be an ADA compliant team. I do provide professional attestation statements for teams I have worked with when necessary.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE SERVICE DOG TRAINING?
There are many variables that affect how long this process takes, though most teams can expect to spend 1-2 years before their dog is a functional and legally qualified service dog.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST, LONG TERM?
Short answer? $2,000-10,000 over 1-2 years. Long answer: Total costs will vary widely between individual circumstances, experience levels, tasks needed, and canine temperaments. Some people need lots of one-on-one time, while others are self-motivated and learn well on their own with the resources and seminars I give at a low cost. I do my best to work within whatever budget you have while still offering the support you need. Click here for an overview of individual training costs, or contact us for a more detailed break down of costs in your individual case.