Service Dogs
Adding Help in all the right places
Our furry friends can help in so many ways. They help us function in daily life by interrupting a PTSD moment, deescalating an anxiety attack, getting us out of the house as they give us courage to be in public. They pick up keys, open doors, get help when needed. The tasks they can help with is unlimited thereby, always being here to help us. Service dog training is the foundation to creating this helping paw.
It is vital to know that you do have to have a documented diagnosis by a doctor in order to work with us. You must provide a letter from your primary care physician or psychiatrist that states you need a service dog and the disability must be diagnoses and part of your medical history.
There are many ways to train up a service dog. One is to pay $20,000 -$60,000 for a dog that was trained by an organization, which is never a guarantee. Owner trained, locally trained service dogs have become the viable affordable option.
Military Discount is offered.
Just a note: your dog can not show any aggression, extra shyness, resource guarding, or lunging at people or dogs and it can not have a bite history. The ideal candidate will love being in public, love people and love other dogs. They should be 2 years old or less so they can have a the longest possible working life for you.
Paths to take:
- You can do all the dog training with me coaching you every step of the way.
- A combination of you train in class and I do one on one with your doggo.
- I train your doggo in a one one one setting. You then go home and work on some of it in between sessions.
- You can do day training to help your pup move along.
Any path you choose we are here to help and support you.
- An important piece of service dog training is support from others. Quarterly the owners of the enrolled service dogs get together without their dogs to meet up, ask questions about training, process with each other and know that we are not alone in this journey.
If you are still not sure we can sit down and talk through your goals, meet your dog and evaluate them, with a personal one on one initial consult.
- Please call me 719-238-8118, I am here to help.
"Down to earth"
"We have been doing service dog training with Christine and have had a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend this facility to anyone that is seeking a knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and down to earth trainer to achieve your service dog training goals."
Aimee F -- Team Marissa F & Phoenix 2020/2021
Help is Here
K9to5 Pro Package
ProStep Combo Package
ProStep Combo Package
- I do the installing of behaviors and you carry out what I taught at home
- Designed to move the training process along faster
- You are required to meet three times a week with me.
Service Dog Initial Consult, $150 45min, will be required to discuss goals, level of training and tasks.
Please call for availability
719-238-8118
ProStep Combo Package
ProStep Combo Package
ProStep Combo Package
- We work together
- You attend total classes and/or zoom sessions and teach your dog
- I teach Pro Training Sessions
- Designed to have you teach step by step and I teach some of the more difficult tasks
Please call for availability
719-238-8118
Step by Step
The Preparatory Day Training School
The Preparatory Day Training School
- You attend classes and/or an occasional zoom session and teach your dog
- I coach you step by step through the entire process
The Preparatory Day Training School
The Preparatory Day Training School
The Preparatory Day Training School
Need an extra hand training your puppy? I am here to help with that through The Preparatory Day Training School.
- Total of 6 weeks of group class
- Total of 6 weeks of Day Training
- Required to meet weekly for classes and Day Training
- Training kit included