How to become a service dog?

That leads us to step one. Assessing Age and Health for Service Dogs. Step 2: Test Your Dog's Personality. Step 3: Find a Reputable Service Dog Trainer. Step 4: Time to Train Your Service Dog. Step 5: Public Access Test. Step 6: Registration and Equipping. Step 7: Finding Someone in Need. read more

We've got a step-by-step guide for getting your dog service-ready. Learn how your dog can become a service dog and get the process started. read more

Popular breeds include Labradors and golden retrievers and German shepherds. Many service dogs are also rescued because a service dog's main requirements--besides training--are good conformation, good character and good health. Size is also a factor, depending on the work. read more

"Proofing," is the most time consuming part of training a working dog like a service dog. It means patiently inoculating a dog against distractions, one distraction at a time. Proofing is usually started with the dog in a sit-, down-, or stand-stay, and then progresses to distractions while heeling and during recalls. read more