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Service & Therapy Dog Training
Develop advanced, reliable behavior for dogs working in public and client-facing environments. All service and therapy dog training at Heeli follows a structured progression designed to build real-world reliability and long-term success.
Your Training Path
Both Service Dog and Therapy Dog programs begin with Skills & Obedience Training and progress through foundational and advanced levels before moving into specialized training.
From there, training continues into specialized programs based on your goals.
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Fundamentals: Establish reliable behavior in everyday situations
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Advanced CGC Training: Strengthen reliability in public and distracting environments
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Specialized Sequence: Service or Therapy, depending on goals
We’ll guide you through each step during your initial assessment to ensure the right progression for you and your dog.
Service Dog Specialized Training Sequence
A service dog is individually trained to perform specific tasks that assist a person with a disability, supporting greater independence in everyday life. These dogs must remain focused, reliable, and under control across a wide range of public environments.
Service dog training builds on:
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Fundamentals (12 sessions)
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Advanced CGC Training (6 sessions)
Following these prerequisites, service dogs complete:
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ADI Public Access Training
Build advanced public behavior and environmental reliability (18 sessions) -
Service Dog Task Training
Train a service dog task tailored to your specific needs (12 sessions)
This program is designed to develop a dependable, task-trained team capable of working confidently in real-world settings.
Therapy Dog Specialized Training Sequence
A therapy dog is trained to interact calmly and appropriately with others in settings such as offices, schools, and healthcare environments, providing comfort through structured, well-managed interaction. These dogs must be predictable, well-mannered, and confident in a variety of environments.
Therapy dog training builds on:
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Fundamentals (12 sessions)
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Advanced CGC Training (6 sessions)
Following these prerequisites, therapy dogs complete:
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Limited Public Access Training: Build calm, controlled behavior in appropriate public settings (12 sessions)
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Therapy Dog Advanced Skill Training: Develop appropriate social interaction, responsiveness, and reliability (12 sessions)
This program is designed to develop a well-mannered, reliable dog capable of interacting safely and confidently with others in real-world settings.
How to Get Started
Training begins with an initial assessment, where we evaluate your dog and guide you through the right progression for your goals.
