Service Puppy Training
Holdfast K9 is an approved Alberta Government Qualified Service Dog Training Organization.
Service Puppy Training Overview
- This program offers 14 weeks (from 10 weeks to 6 months of age) of training to prepare your puppy for service dog work.
- Class is limited to a minimum of 3 dogs to allow proper socialization.
Prerequisites
Owner must provide the following on the first day of training.
- Proof of vaccinations
- Completed Medical Recommendation for a Service Dog PDSI11477
- Completed Veterinary Requirements for a Service Dog PDSI11478
Costs
$700 - Program consists of a one-hour class per week for 14 weeks and a “Service Puppy” training manual.
Service Puppy Training Overview
- Basic puppy rules.
- How to properly bond with your puppy.
- How to install proper service dog manners.
- Feeding, House and cart training.
- Socializing Your Puppy.
- Things your puppy should never do
- Things your puppy should be doing.
- How to watch for signs of stress and insecurity
- How to start training your puppy
- Early Developmental Period
- Pack Leadership
- Praising Appropriate Behavior
- Correcting Inappropriate Behavior:
- Consistency in your use of correction.
- Formula for Success.
- Generalizing Commands.
- Controlling the Environment
- Socialization without Contact