📌 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

• Complete the Public Access Test plus Tasting

Pay here for the Assessment (Payment required before attending the Assessment)*

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 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
  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

Train Your Own Service Dog

Training Your Own Service Dog

Training your own service dog requires commitment, consistency, and heart. It means showing up for in-person classes and Zoom sessions, practicing several times each day, and understanding that your dedication creates a lifelong service dog team. A service dog becomes a medical device, a trusted partner, and a source of freedom—opening doors to independence and possibility.

Program Overview

1. Medical Team Assessment (ADA service dog guidelines apply)

2. Comprehensive assessment of your potential dog

3. Classes

   • In-person classes one day a week (mandatory)

   • One virtual class per week

4. Daily training required

5. Bring a co-trainer/raiser to support you

6. Classes held in Pasadena