Program Trained Service Dogs

Our program trained dogs complete a 4-step process. Each process represents a phase of training along their way to becoming a fully trained service dog. These steps also help us to determine a price for each dog.

PHASE 1 -

Obtaining a service dog prospect. DHDT searches, locates, and obtains a suitable service dog prospect and brings said dog into our program. Ask us about our "prospect finding services"!

PHASE 2 -

Foundations and potty training. Foundations includes house manners, bite inhibition, luring, and more. Dogs can be sold at this stage as "started dogs" for a lower price.

PHASE 3 -

Public access and solidifying obedience. Here we work heavy on behaving in public and following cues. This phase is the longest. Dogs can be sold at this phase as "started dogs" for a lower price.

Phase 4 -

Custom task training. This phase is all about making the dog YOURS. After matching you to a suitable candidate, we work closely with you to determine tasks that might aid assist you with your disability. After completion of this phase, your dog is a fully trained service dog!