Service (Assistance) Dog Training

Service (Assistance) Dog Training Package

Service Dog handlers and dogs are trained with the skills to meet Public Access Test requirements. 

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Service Dogs assist in alleviating symptoms in a range of professionally diagnosed medical conditions including Autism Spectrum, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mobility issues, hearing difficulties, diabetes and epilepsy.

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To be considered as a Service Dog, your dog must:

• Be assessed by a qualified instructor to determine the temperament and suitability

• Be at least 12 months of age

• Not be a restricted breed in Victoria

• Be able to handle physical and psychological stress  

• Have already undertaken obedience training through Melanie Scott K9 Training. 

Your dog handling ability and willingness to undertake the responsibility of training a Service Dog, under our supervision, will also be taken into account. Owning a Service Dog is a huge responsibility, therefore, entry into the program is strictly screened. 

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Beginner Level

• Assessment for entry into the program

• 6 x 1 hour private lessons

• Weekly training plans

• Assessment for entry into Intermediate Level

Intermediate Level

• 6 x 1 hour private lessons

• Weekly training plans

• Log book template

• Assessment for In-Training jacket

• Liaison with medical practitioners

• In-Training ID card

• In-Training jacket

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Advanced Level

• 6 x 1 hour private lessons

• Weekly training plans

• Log book template

• Public Access Test for jacket

• Liaison with medical practitioners

• ID card

Contact us: melanie@melaniescottk9training.com to see if your dog meets the eligibility criteria, or to discuss a quote for training.

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**Please note due to our backlog of requests, we are not answering phone queries for the Assistance Dog program at this time.

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