An Owner- trained Service Dog refers to a dog that was raised and trained in an in-need individual's home environment (as opposed to raised by a trainer) to become a Service Dog for their unique needs. 

This can be a good option for a number of people in need of a service dog, but to approach it alone is extremely challenging, time-consuming, and  overwhelming. There is SO MUCH information out there-- let us help you with: 

1- Evaluating Potential Candidates and Selecting the RIGHT SD candidate for YOU from either a breeder or a rescue 

2- Instructions/ Guidance about how to socialize your puppy correctly to maximize your long term chances of success 

3- Individualized Basic and Advanced Obedience Training, Public Access Training, and Disability Task Training 

4- Completion of AKC CGC, AKC CCGC, AKC UCGC, and PA Testing 

5- Follow up/ Refresher Training and a Life-Long Support System 


If you are not sure which approach to getting a Service Dog is right for you, send an email to info@dogsdowntownva.com and request to schedule a phone consultation to discuss different approaches to getting a Service Dog and which one might be best for you. 

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If you already have a SD candidate: make an Appointment for a Free Temperament Evaluation for your future Service dog!

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