Service Dog Training
Service Dog Training in Houston
Lone Star Dog Training now offers service dog training programs in Houston, TX. Anyone in the local area who wants to train their dog in the areas of physical and mental health service support, now has a local training and certification program to consider.
What does it mean to have a certified service dog?
Any dog with certification and training as a service dog can help people with physical, mental, and/or medical-related disabilities. These certified canines can go anywhere, including places and settings where pets aren’t allowed. They’re trained to complete specific tasks and remain focused and calm in any situation.
Now, dog owners in Houston, TX have access to service dog training programs that include psychiatric and mobility certifications. At this time, we are not offering service dog training for medical alert service dog certification.
Let our reputable trainers evaluate your puppy or dog’s temperament to determine the best-fit training opportunities.
Our certified service dog training program in Houston
Explore the Lone Star training program offerings, now in Houston, TX.
- Mobility Support Service Dog Training
Those who face mobility challenges, including wheelchair users, can benefit from support provided by a mobility-certified service dog. This program focuses on dog training tasks associated with physical support, including getting your dog trained to perform retrieving medications, fetching items, and picking up dropped items.
- Psychiatric Service Dog Training
Those who face mental health challenges, including anxiety, PTSD, and depression struggles, can benefit from support provided by a psychiatric-certified service dog. This program prioritizes dog training tasks associated with mental companionship support tasks. (Note: These certified dogs must be 40% of the handler’s height and 50% of their weight.)
Can your dog become a certified service dog?
There are several program tasks aligned with each type of certification. However, all dogs will need to reach three pivotal milestones to become certified service animals. These include:
- Public access testing requirements
- Fundamental obedience training
- Specific task work training requirements
What your fully certified service dog will be able to do
Once your dog completes training, he or she will be able to assist in a variety of healthy and supportive ways. Tasks might include:
- Deep pressure therapy
- Behavioral interruptions
- Medication retrieval
- Block and cover protections
Get started today with certified service dog training at Lone Star Dog Training!
Take your dog from basic obedience training to service dog certification with us! Connect with our certified dog trainers to set up your dog’s evaluation steps to begin the training process today.