Train Your Own Service Dog & Essential Skills 101 for ALL Dogs

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Consistency. Positive Reinforce. Praise. Service Dogs must pass the assessment. Training is hard work; reward is worth it!

📌 Assessments are happening now — registration required

Course Requirements

  • Dogs must pass an assessment to enroll

  • Dogs must be current on all required vaccinations

  • Dogs over one year of age must be altered

  • No reactive or aggressive dogs permitted

Pay here for the Assessment (Payment required before attending the Assessment)* Nonrefundable $50.00 fee)

PAY HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/end-of-year-donate-to-support-functional-independence

After you pass the Doggie Assessment, pay the balance for Class HERE https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/end-of-year-donate-to-support-functional-independence

MobilityDog Self-Training Opportunities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS 101 - Basic Dog Training Class

Essential Skills 101 is a foundational dog training course designed for dogs who are not yet ready for PAT+T or for people who want to properly train their dogs from the beginning using ethical, positive methods.

What This Class Covers: This class focuses on basic obedience and core skills every dog needs:

  • Sit. Stay. Down. Recall (come when called)

  • The course follows the AKC STAR Puppy curriculum and uses positive, science-based training methods.

  • Who This Class Is For
    Dogs not yet ready for PAT+T
    Puppies and adolescent dogs People who want to train their own dogs People wanting well-behaved dogs.
    Handlers preparing for future advanced training

No prior training experience required, but dogs are assessed.

  • Dogs must pass an assessment to enroll in the course

  • Dogs must be current on all required vaccinations

  • Dogs over 1 year of age must be altered

  • No reactive or aggressive dogs will be allowed

  • Medical Team Assessment (ADA service dog guidelines apply)

  • Comprehensive assessment of your potential dog

  • Classes

  • Daily training required

  • Bring a co-trainer/raiser to support you

  • Classes held in Pasadena