Service Dogs

Service Dog Training
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See also the Advanced Obedience Training page

Assistance dogs are very special animals trained to help those with disabilities live daily life a little easier.
These dogs are trained to complete tasks that for someone with a physical disability would be very difficult or impossible.

These dogs are trained to open and close doors, retrieve objects, turning lights on and off, carry objects, alarm or door bell alert and so on. Assistance training programs are individually developed based on the specific needs of the client.

Not all dogs are suitable to be assistance dogs, these dogs must have an appropriate temperament, maturity level and skill level. Once your dog is evaluated and it is determined that he/she is suitable training can begin.

Visit the "Method of Training" page to see how we train our service dogs.

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Group Classes & Private Training

Date	Time	Fee	Location	Enrollment Contact Information
Open Training Wednesday Nov. 9-Dec 21	7:15 pm	$20 per class during open class only!	City of Union Auditorium	Stefanie Kitcher stef@poochysmooches.com 314.570.3894
Private Training	By Appointment	$45.00 mileage charges may apply	Client Location	Stefanie Kitcher stef@poochysmooches.com 314.570.3894

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Service Dog Training Video's
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Video's may take a few minutes to start after you push the play button....
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Service Dog Training Photo's
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CLASS REQUIREMENTS!

FEES:

Class enrollment fees are non-refundable for any reason once classes have started. On occasion classes are rescheduled but will be made up at the convenience of Poochy Smooches and the Sponsor. If you can not make it to the make up classes they can not be refunded or replaced for any reason. Classes can not be switched or substituted once they have begun, nor can dogs be substituted for any reason.

BITING DOGS:

If you have a dog that bites, has bitten in the past or tries to bite or that you think could bite, please notify Stefanie Kitcher prior to registering for classes. Your dog will need to be evaluated in order to ensure the safety of the other teams that are enrolled. Dogs that bite or show aggression to other humans or dogs may be excused without a refund.

VACCINATION RECORDS:

You will need to provide a copy of an updated vaccination record including Bordatella and a Rabies Certificate. (NO EXCEPTIONS!) Children 12 yrs and older will be accepted as handlers unless other arrangements have been made in advance. No other children, family members or dogs other than the registered dog & handler team may attend class (unless you are the parent of a minor).

MANDATORY HANDLER TRAINING:

Basic obedience and new students: Orientation & Handler training is held on the first night of each basic obedience course, this night is MANDATORY for this class. Please do not bring dogs on the first night.