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Service Dog Training
Aloha Dog Academy has 2 trainers that specialize in service dog training. Below are our most frequently asked questions. If you have read these and are interested in signing up for our program, please use the contact page to connect with us. What is the difference between a service dog and emotional support dog? A service dog is trained specific tasks to help you with your needs. They are granted public access through the American Disabilities Act. An emotional support dog is not trained for any specific task and is only granted access for housing. Can I have a service dog? A service dog is like medical equipment. If you and your doctor have discussed and decided that a service dog would be a benefit to you, then you have come to the right place. We will require a letter from your doctor that verifies you would benefit from a service dog, and what tasks would be needed. Can the dog I have now be made a service dog? Not every dog has the temperment and personality to be a service dog. They cannot be reactive, anxious, or fearful in public. A service dog needs to be able to handle a variety of situations and environments. We can do an evaluation to better determine if your dog would be considered a good candidate. How long does it take to train my dog to be a service dog? This will depend on the level of training your dog already has or if we are starting from puppyhood. In general you are looking at 6 months to a year to have a dog solidly trained for public access and task training. We will never use shock or corrective collars to make your dog to anything faster. Our process is about relationship, connection, and a dog that loves their work. What is the cost? This will depend on the level of training your dog already has and how much time we need to work with your dog to accomplish a well trained service dog. You can expect a starting range of $1,500. |