We facilitate the needs of the disabled to self train their own service dog, enabling them to become self reliant and self sufficient.
The following is a list of courses and classes currently available in our Tempe and Phoenix locations. If the class you want is full or not scheduled, you can always add yourself to the waiting list and we will contact you when a class becomes available. You are responsible for keeping up with the classes you are in. So please make sure to take note of the date, time and day your class is on. If you miss a class you are encouraged to come in the next week 20 min before your scheduled class time to make it up. There are no refunds for missed classes.
Please read the class description and syllabus carefully before registering for any class.
This course is specifically for puppies 3-6 months of age. It is designed to teach the basic good puppy behaviors, socialization, puppy care and a little obedience. We will teach you about your new puppy, typical puppy behaviors and how to survive the potty training, chewing, and other fun puppy stages. At the end of this course we offer the AKC Puppy STAR test. This is a 6 week course. This course is specifically for puppies 3-6 months of age. It is designed to teach the basic good puppy behaviors, socialization, puppy care and a little obedience. We will teach you about your new puppy, typical puppy behaviors and how to survive the potty training, chewing, and other fun puppy stages. At the end of this course we offer the AKC Puppy STAR test. This is a 6 week course.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Puppy Obedience.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Puppy Obedience" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Puppy Obedience" page.
Learn the foundation of good behavior and obedience as well as communication between you and your dog.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Obedience 1.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Obedience 1" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Obedience 1" page.
Continuation of obedience 1. Adding more distractions and distance while maintaining obedience and focus. Fine tuning and advancing the obedience training.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Obedience 2.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Obedience 2" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Obedience 2" page.
This class is to prep you for Public Access training & features an intro to Rally and Competition obedience. We do a lot with fine motor control and body awareness. This course changes based on the needs of each class. This is a 6 week course.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Obedience 3.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Obedience 3" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Obedience 3" page.
This is a 13 week course. We will meet once a week and work on skills and/or behaviors all service/therapy dogs need to have in public. In addition you will be expected to learn the laws and service/therapy dog etiquette while in public. We expect you and your dog to be on your best behavior and respectful of others at all times. These classes often take place mid-day week days and sometimes weekday evenings. At the end of the 13 weeks Service Dogs will take our Public Access Test. Therapy Dogs will take a test to see readiness for the actual Therapy dog testing. If ready they will be sent on to a therapy dog tester for their official testing. They will have to meet with the tester no less then 3 times for testing in a public setting.
There are currently no "Public Access" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Public Access" page.
This course teaches you and your dog how to help stabilize you, assist you getting up and down, and pull a wheelchair. No real weight is applied to the dog in class. We will explain how and when to start applying pressure. It will take time for your dog’s muscles to build. Because we don’t apply weight dogs under 2 year may take this course. Prerequisite required. Completion of Obedience 1. If you can wait until after Obedience 2 you'll do better in this class.
There are currently no "Bracing Skills" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Bracing Skills" page.
Alerting for Hearing, OCD, PTSD, Autism, Anxiety, Memory, and Depression.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Alerting for All.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Alerting for All" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Alerting for All" page.
Building the drive to retrieve. This is a true retriever not a game of toss the ball. Dog’s not only are taught to bring something back to you but to want to bring things to you. All without chewing or tearing the item. Prerequisite required. Completion of Obedience 1, ideally also Obedience 2 but not always necessary.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Retrieving 1.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Retrieving 1" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Retrieving 1" page.
Advancing the retrieve into a useful skill. Putting toys away, delivering items between two people, opening a drawer or cabinet and shutting it. Also learning to be gentle with breakable household items like cell phones, pens, etc.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Retrieving 2.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Retrieving 2" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Retrieving 2" page.
Dogs learn to alert to your high or low sugar level. No Prerequisite required. However we strongly suggest a lot of obedience before attempting this course.
There are currently no "Alerting: Diabetic" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Alerting: Diabetic" page.
This course is for Family Dogs.
There are currently no "Out and About" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Out and About" page.
This is pretty much as it sounds however many of these "tricks" are the start of service dog skills. This course is meant to be fun and nothing more. Your dog will learn simple tricks like Ring a bell, Jump through a hoop, Bow, Spin, Roll over, play dead, shake, etc.
There are currently no "Silly Pet Tricks" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Silly Pet Tricks" page.
This course is ideal for anyone who has just recently adopted a dog. It take time to build a good bond and relationship with a new dog and the games we play in this course are designed to help build that relationship and engagement. Each week we will play 2-3 trust and bond building games.
There are currently no "Focus & Relationship" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Focus & Relationship" page.
This course is for shy and timid dogs. It’s designed to help boost your dog’s confidence in itself and you. We also teach you how to manage a timid dog and to continue working with the dog to help him/her become a more well adjusted dog.
There are currently no "Shy Dogs" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Shy Dogs" page.
This class is for fun and to learn the basics of Rally. Most class days we’ll be outside in the parking lot. The training center is often too small for how much space we need. Weather will be a factor in how this course is taught. Please dress appropriately.
There are currently no "AKC Rally Obedience" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "AKC Rally Obedience" page.
Learning a scent; Search patterns; Area/Container searching; Vehicle Search (weather permitting); Tracking; Distractions. This course varies a bit based on the dogs skill level and drive. We also use this course to teach tracking. - This is a 6 week course.
There are currently no "Scenting / Nosework" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Scenting / Nosework" page.
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about service animals! Our 101 is packed with important information, valuable resources and guides to help deepen your understanding of the service animal world. Let us help you understand the definitions, laws, challenges, picking your dog, training it and more! The more informed EVERYONE is about service animals and their use, the better everyone's experiences will be! This is a 2 hour class.
There are currently no "Service Dog 101" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Service Dog 101" page.
Learn the skills you need to potentially help save your dog or cats life! This course is more than just CPR. Topics covered are splinting broken bones, bandaging wounds, burns, punctures, ingesting toxic substances, choking, vomiting, as well as learning to spot illness by taking your pets temperature, checking for dehydration and anemia.
Currently scheduled classes and dates for Pet First Aid + CPR.
If none of these scheduled classes work out for you, you can always add yourself to the "Pet First Aid + CPR" waiting list by clicking the button below. We will get in touch with you when a new class becomes available.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Pet First Aid + CPR" page.
If your dog drags you places. barks at others, nearly pulls you over, wraps the leash around your legs; this workshop may be for you!
There are currently no "Loose Leash Walking" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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This workshop is designed to simulate your potential experiences with air travel. We simulate the security and go over several possible TSA protocols. Then boarding the plane, seating, in flight services, and disembarking the plane. Plus time for some Q&A. We try to be as accurate as possible with all the airline regulations but each airline has their own policies and they change frequently.
There are currently no "Airline Simulation for Service Dogs" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "Airline Simulation for Service Dogs" page.
There are currently no "CGC and Equivalency Test Workshop" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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Read the full description and syllabus at the "CGC and Equivalency Test Workshop" page.
When you call your dog, your dog should come straight to you without hesitation. This workshop is to help you build a solid recall or fix a broken one.
There are currently no "Recall Workshop" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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This workshop is to teach you how to safely and properly use an E-Collar with your dog. We will not use E-Collars on young puppies.
There are currently no "Electronic Collar Workshop" classes scheduled. You may add yourself to the waiting list by clicking the button below.
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