Dogs are trained for special purposes like dog sports. This includes competition obedience, dog agility, herding, tracking, trailing. They also undertake roles like detection dogs, assistance dogs, hunting dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, or guard dogs.                                   

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SERVICE DOG TRAINING (WITH TASK)

A service dog helps a disabled person lead a more independent life. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is a dog. It is individually trained to do work or carry out tasks for a person with a disability. “Work or task” refers to a dog being trained to help a person with a disability by taking specific actions. The actions must directly relate to the individual’s disability. “Disability” is defined as a physical or mental impairment. It substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual. Please feel free to contact us for more information about this program. (252)- 424 – 2338.

Service Dog Training Tasks

• MOBILITY
• WHEELCHAIR
• WALKER
• OPEN DOOR(S)
• GET HELP
• ALERT ON LOW BLOOD SUGAR
• ALERT SEIZURES

Service Dog Training Preparation (no task)

This program is designed to prepare your dog for service. The training will focus on all the skills necessary to make your dog a great service dog. The program includes advanced obedience with outings and vest training. This program will also teach your dog to not react to either other humans or dogs while working. Tasks are not included.

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SERVICE DOG?

Service dogs help individuals with a disability. This includes dogs trained to work with people who use wheelchairs or have balance issues. They also help individuals with autism. Some dogs give seizure alerts or responses. Others alert people to medical issues like low blood sugar. Some help those with psychiatric disabilities.

IS YOUR DOG QUALIFIED TO BE A SERVICE DOG?

• Calm but friendly
• Alert but not reactive
• Touchable by anyone, including strangers
• Willingness to please
• Tendency to follow you around
• Socialized to many different situations and environments
• Ability to learn quickly and keep information

DUAL PURPOSE K 9 NARCOTICS DOG (Police and military only)

Dogs are fully trained canines. They are skilled in tracking, handler protection, and off-leash obedience. They can also conduct article, area, and building searches. Additionally, they are proficient in criminal apprehension. These skills make them invaluable assets in various law enforcement and security roles. The narcotic part of this program K-9 will undergo extensive training. They will detect various illegal substances. These include but are not limited to, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. These diligent dogs will signal upon discovering such substances. They will also alert the handler to make sure no illegal activity goes unnoticed. Narcotic dogs are trained only to detect the scent of drugs. They never have direct physical contact with harmful substances. This guarantees their safety while performing their duties. The bond between a K-9 and its handler depends on trust and teamwork. This strong connection allows them to work seamlessly in high-pressure situations. Restrictions apply, call for more information 252 – 424 -2338

DUAL PURPOSE K 9 BOMB DETECTION (Police, military only)

For bomb detection, dogs are trained with real explosive materials, not simulated scents. The dogs participating in this program will be fully trained to detect and alert upon the discovery of explosive materials. Each dog learns to detect the unique scent of different explosive materials. By the end of their training, they will be capable of detecting approximately 15 different combinations of explosive materials. Restrictions apply, call for more information at (252)- 424 – 2338.