Service Dog Training

Field Valley Canine is proud to train service dogs for adults and children with disabilities. We train dogs until they are complete and ready to perform their tasks. More information can be found below.

What is a Service Dog?

The ADA (Americans Disability Act) defines a service dog as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.”

How can a Service Dog help me?

There are many tasks a service dog can be trained to do. These include but are not limited to:

  • Search and Rescue

  • Retrieval (Items or People)

  • Seizure Alert

  • Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT)

  • Stability

  • Open/ Close doors or cabinets

  • Turn lights on/ off

  • Interruption of harmful behaviors

  • Task Example: Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT)

    One of the most common tasks service dogs are trained for is deep pressure therapy. Field Valley Canine specializes in training DPT. DPT can be beneficial to many disabilities. Carrying around a weighted vest or other tools sometimes can be unrealistic for caregivers/ families to haul around. That’s why many people turn to using service dogs!

  • Obedience Example: Down Stay

    Although down-stay is not a task, it is important to recognize that without proper obedience training a service dog will have a hard time performing and behaving in a public environment. We start our dog’s obedience training as early as 10 weeks old with basic skills such as sit, down, and walking on the leash!

  • The Process: Age to begin training

    A very common question asked about service dogs is, “How soon do they need to start training?” The answer is a bit complicated. Not all dogs need to start training at a young age. Some dogs as old as 3 years can be trained for service work. It’s all about temperament and willingness/motivation to work. We offer service dog evaluations to see if personal dogs qualiify for service dog training/work!

Service Dog Application Request

To request a service dog application, please leave your name and email address. If you would like us to know any extra information such as a disability description and why you are requesting a service dog, feel free to add as much information as you would like! The more we know, the more we can help you find what you are looking for!