Can You Train Your Own Service Dog? (DIY)

Below is some important information you need to know before starting on a service dog training program. It will give you a big picture of what you can expect.

Training Your Own Service Dog (DIY)

• Definitions of Service Dog, Assistance Dog, Therapy Dog, Emotional Support Dog.

• Legal Requirements for Training Your Own Service Dog?

• Options for Getting a Service Dog

• Comparison of Owner Trained vs Program Trained Service Dogs

• Characteristics of a Successful Service Dog Trainer
  

• Self-Assessment for Anyone Considering Owner-Training in BC

• Estimated Costs of Owning a Service Dog

• How to Fundraise Training & Equipment Costs

• Do You Have a Support System?

• Building a Road is the Same Process as Training A Service Dog

• 6 Levels of Training a Service Dog