Once the team is established training begins, goals are set, and the team works towards various achievement levels which include, but are not limited to:
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Public Access Test
Our 7 Levels of Obedience and Manners
Advancing to:
Special Skill Awards for the Service Dog Teams
Special Trick Training for the Therapy Dog Teams
After graduation, using the knowledge and techniques taught in the program will enable the person with disabilities to continue training the service dog to perform new tasks as the person's needs change. Therapy dog graduates will be able to learn new tricks to help with their therapy work.