Service Dog Training Programs

Service Dog Training Programs. Training a service dog is a huge undertaking. Trainers must carefully select potential service dogs for the proper temperament, then they must systematically train the dogs for the tasks they will be performing. Many service dog training programs offer fully trained adult dogs. Other programs will teach you how to train your own dog for service work.

Blue Ridge Assistant Dogs

Located along the Eastern seaboard, Blue Ridge Assistant Dogs works with assistance, seizure alert and social support dogs. They provide services Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C for adults and nationwide for children. Blue Ridge Assistant Dogs is a full member of Assistant Dogs International. Blue Ridge Assistant Dogs 8600 Smith Lane Manassas, VA 20112 703-369-5878 703-369-5878 blueridgeassistancedogs.org

Teammates Training Center

Teammates Training Center offers trained mobility and hearing dogs. They also will help handlers train their own dogs. They are located in North Carolina but provide services nationally. TTC works with adults and will also work with children based on maturity level. Teammates Training Center 5205 Woodlane Dr. Julian, NC 27283 704-455-3776

Leader Dogs for the Blind

Leader Dogs for the Blind trains guide dogs for people with visual diabilities. They provide fully trained dogs and offer a handler training course. They work with all 50 states. Leader Dogs For the Blind 1039 S. Rochester Rd. Rochester, MI 48307 248-651-9011 leaderdog.org

Midwest Assistant Dogs, Inc.

Midwest Assistant Dogs trains and offers a variety of service and assistance dogs. They will train a potential handler's own dog or will offer a dog of their own for hearing, mobility, assistance or psychiatric support. They work on a national level and will work with children based on maturity. Midwest Assistant Dogs P.O. Box 1891 South Bend, IN 46634 574-272-7677 midwestassistancedogs.org

References

• Working Like Dogs: Service Dog Training Programs