What is a SeRVice Dog?
A Service Dog is trained to perform a specific task or tasks and is given to, or trained by, a handler with a disability. The goal of a Service Dog is to keep their handler safe and give them a feeling of independence.
What is a Therapy Dog?
A Therapy Dog is trained to give affection and comfort to many people, other than their own handler, at places such as: nursing homes, schools, hospitals, disaster areas, rehabilitation facilities, and more. They provide psychological and physiological therapy to those in need.
Service Dog Training
Mad 4 My Dog is now offering a Service Dog Training program! Be prepared to take on the commitment, dedication, and time it takes! And very few dogs will make the cut to become full public access Service Dogs. It may require 6-18 months and costs anywhere between $600-$1200 to get to where you must be with your dog for full Service Dog status. This price range depends on where you are starting with your training and how much work there is to be done.
Madalyn is now a Certified Service Dog Coach and can work with you every step of the way from no training at all to a totally trained service dog with public access. Below you will see the requirements we have put in place for you and your dog to get there.
Madalyn is now a Certified Service Dog Coach and can work with you every step of the way from no training at all to a totally trained service dog with public access. Below you will see the requirements we have put in place for you and your dog to get there.
your dog will be required to complete or test out of:
- Service Dogs 101 Webinar (required before beginning)
- Mad4MyPuppy Preschool
- Basic Foundation
- Intermediate Foundation
- Advanced Therapy Prep/ Level 3
- Connection, Control, and Cooperation Levels 1-3
- Loose Leash Walking Workshop
- 3-5 30-minute Private Sessions with Madalyn to train specific service tasks (could change depending on progress and requirements for tasks), and begin training for public access
- Multiple evaluations along the way to assess training progress, socialization achievements, and public access readiness
*Some of these classes are available in discounted packages and you are welcome to use those discounts if they apply to what you need to take.
sERVICE dOGs 101 - $30
This class has everything you need to know about what a service dog is and what they do. We will discuss the service dog program we have at Mad 4 My Dog, as well as the laws that pertain to them, their history, and some general facts about service dogs!
This is a recorded WEBINAR that you can take at your convenience. You will have access to the recording for 2 weeks. ENROLL online and receive the class materials via email.
This is a recorded WEBINAR that you can take at your convenience. You will have access to the recording for 2 weeks. ENROLL online and receive the class materials via email.