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Service (Assistance) Dog Training

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

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

Service (Assistance) Dog Training Package

 

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

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.

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. 

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

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.

**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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