Ways To Train

Chuck posing with his assistance / service dog in training Argus. We are so proud of what Chuck has accomplished with Argus using the Service Dog Academy’s training techniques!

The Service Dog Academy offers several ways for you to train your service dog.  Our programs are designed to be flexible enough for anyone to train their dog.

Whether you want to train in group classes,  in private sessions, have your dog trained for you by a certified trainer or train online, we have a program for you.

Classes

Although individual service dog training sessions were fun to teach they were an inefficient use of our head trainers time and an unreachable financial resource for most of our students. Thankfully we have switched from individual service dog training to an intensive class format to meet our students increasing need for affordable training. We have several train your own service dog classes available. However, prior to enrolling in them you need to go through our basic pet dog classes or pay for a $135 evaluation to determine if both YOU and your DOG are fully versed in our positive reinforcement dog training concepts and methods in order to be able to follow and succeed in our strict course load.

Get more information about our pet dog training classes here or service dog training classes here.

Private Training

Private training is only available for individuals who have already completed all of our classes as listed in our service dog training path page. At this point in time, private sessions are held in our dog training school in West Seattle. This specialized service will teach you the techniques you need to improve your dog’s skills and turn him into a perfect service dog.

We can address all issues in these private training sessions including service dog task training, dealing with aggression problems, reducing and eliminating anxiety or just basic obedience.

Request help with private training for your service dog.

Online Training VIA Video Conferencing!

The Service Dog Academy is happy to announce that we now offer online training through the video conferencing service Skype!

At this point in time Skype training is only available for individuals who have already completed all of our classes as listed in our service dog training path page. If you want to train in the privacy of your home with just the use of your computer and webcam, we can provide you with personalized training with just a click of your mouse.

You will have the full attention and direction of a certified trainer without leaving your home.  This type of training is only appropriate for obedience and task training. We do not recommended or provide it for dogs with anxiety or aggression issues.

Request help with video dog training for your service dog.

About

The Service Dog Academy is a PET and service dog training school located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We train your dog using a combination of both private in home training sessions as well as obedience classes for both adult and puppy dogs. We use humane and positive training methods to quickly address your dogs behavioral problems (including anxiety, aggression, potty training, biting, jumping, stealing, separation anxiety and barking). When you train your pet dog with us 100% of the profits go towards supporting the low cost service dog training program. Training with the Service Dog Academy is a great way to "pay it forward" while getting something in return. We are pleased to announce that in July we will start serving the Beacon Hill area with adult obedience dog training classes.