Program

Service and Therapy Dog Training

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Service and therapy dog programs prepare dogs for work beyond household manners. Under US law, a service dog is individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability; therapy dogs, by contrast, visit facilities such as hospitals or schools with their handler and are a separate category with different rules. Programs in this category range from foundation work and public-access preparation to task training and therapy-team preparation. Because the field has no single national licensing system, ask each provider exactly what their program trains, how suitability is assessed, and what organizations, if any, they work with - and treat any certificate claim as something to verify, not assume.

Program comparison note

No program prices are published here. These are typically long, multi-stage programs - ask each provider for a written outline of stages, assessment points, the skills or tasks trained, and what is included at each stage before comparing offers.

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FAQ

Service and Therapy Dog Training - common questions

What is the difference between a service dog and a therapy dog? +

Under the ADA, a service dog is trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability and has public access rights. Therapy dogs visit facilities with their handler under that facility's rules and are a separate category. Programs for the two differ substantially.

Does a service dog need official certification? +

The ADA does not require certification or registration for service dogs, and no US government registry exists. Be cautious with paid "registration" offers; what matters is the dog's trained tasks and behavior. Ask providers to explain their program in those terms.

Can my dog become a service or therapy dog? +

Suitability depends on the individual dog, and reputable programs assess it rather than promise it. Ask how the provider evaluates candidates, what happens if a dog is not suited to the work, and what the stages of the program are.

How do I choose a service dog trainer? +

Ask about experience with your specific task needs, the program stages and assessment points, what credentials the trainer holds, references from past clients, and the full written terms. Verify any organizational affiliations directly with the organization named.

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Service and Therapy Dog Training - common questions