Service Dog Training
Service Dog Training & Certification in Richmond, VA
Calling all dog owners in Richmond, VA! If you’ve ever wondered if your beloved furry friend had what it takes to become a certified service dog, now you can find out. James River Dog Training is now offering service dog training and certification in Richmond, VA Learn more about our psychiatric and mobility training programs today!
How Is a Certified Service Dog Different from Other Dogs?
A certified service dog goes through more intensive training beyond traditional obedience training. Once certified, your service dog will remain calm and focused in any setting. They’re permitted anywhere, including those spaces with restrictions for traditional pets, along with public and private areas with children, other pets, and large crowds.
With certification, your service dog can provide support for mental, physical, and/or medical alert tasks. Our programs at [name] provide service dog training in the areas of physical and mental health support. At this time, we DO NOT offer training for medical alert service dog certification.
Explore Our Service Animal Training Programs
- Psychiatric Service Dog Training Supporting Mental Health
This training program involves task training for individuals who need support with anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD.
- Mobility Service Dog Training Supporting Physical Health
This training program involves task training for individuals who need support with physical challenges, like retrieving dropped items and opening doors. (NOTE: Mobility support service dogs must meet height and weight requirements – 40% of the owner’s height and 50% of the owner’s weight.)
James River’s Pillars of Certification and Training
In order to complete service dog certification and become a service dog, your dog must reach three pillar milestones and in the training program and be trained to perform tasks. These include:
- Task work training
- Obedience training basics
- Public access testing
What Your Certified Service Dog Will Be Able to Do
When your canine companion completes training with our local trainers, he or she will be able to:
- Assist in block and cover maneuvers
- Identify behavior interruptions
- Retrieve owner’s medications
- Facilitate deep pressure therapy
Explore Your Service Dog Training Options!
Contact our dog trainers and schedule your dog for an evaluation with one of our certified canine behaviorists today! We’ll create a training plan for your dog and help you begin the certification process.