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Trained Service Dogs

Fully trained service dogs

Training Loyal Companions Academy is thrilled to announce we are now offering fully trained Service Dogs starting in 2025!

WHAT BREED OF DOG WILL TLCA BE TRAINING AS SERVICE DOGS?

TLCA will be working with Australian Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Havanese breeds.

What can I excpect from a Service Dog from TLCA?

  • Service dog puppies stay with your Certified Dog Trainer arriving with the trainer at the young age of 8-12 weeks staying for 6 months for a total of 24 weeks of specialized puppy training for optimal success for future forming Service Dog. (Valued at $40.00 per day boarding for six months = $7,200.00).
  • Safe, effective and professionally guided socialization and exposure at local pet stores, home hardware stores, pet friendly malls and businesses including at each visit training sessions for basic life skills training such as sit down stay on location. Puppy will be fully house-trained and kennel trained creating a safe zone for future traveling. Early exposure and socialization will set your puppy us for the highest success for public access. (Valued at $30.00 for training for six months = $5,400.00).
  • Three sets of group dog training classes for life skills training and leash manners training including socialization and exposure to dogs and people (Valued at $150.00 for each set of group dog training class = $450.00).
  • Veterinary care for exam, vaccines and deworming medication for three visitations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age (Valued at $150.00 for each Veterinary visit = $450.00).
  • Puppy food provided for the length of the stay 6 months. (Valued at $150.00)
  • Dog toys, chews, 6 ft nylon leash, slide and release collar with harness provided during the entire stay and goes home with puppy when their stay is completed (Valued at approximately $200.00).
  • Grooming for two sessions including bath, blow dry and trimming and on-going nail trims through their stay (Valued at $80.00 per each grooming appointment = $160.00).
  • Novice Trick Title through Do More With Your Dog including Certificate and ribbon (Valued at $60.00).
  • When puppy is ready, service training will commence at around the age of five to six months of age with completed at minimum 30 minutes each day for a total of 30 hours of training. (Included in the value of the boarding and training).
  • Groomer, Veterinarian, nutrition and pet store resources and references for future use for the puppy.
  • Dog to dog socialization and exposure with friendly dogs creating bite inhibition with respect and use of a soft mouth and accurate use of teeth.
  • Weekly reports with pictures and a full diary of how the puppy is progressing and transitioning through puppyhood and into service dog training.
  • Three different set up photography sessions with backdrops - FREE! Who doesn’t love puppy pictures?!

What happens when my Service Dog is fully transitioned to my home?

STEP ONE - SET UP FOR OPTIMAL SUCCESS

We start with a 1.5-hour private in-home training session to discuss house set up including food bowls, kennel and sleeping arrangements. During this time and questions for training will be covered and discussed at length (Valued at $200.00).

STEP TWO - CONTINUED IN HOME TRAINING

Continued in home private training sessions for Service Dog training for ten training sessions at one hour each training in length (Valued at $1,200.00).

STEP THREE - PUBLIC ACCES TRAINING

Training sessions at one hour in length for public access training at dog friendly locations such as Canadian Tire, shopping malls and car wash locations (Valued at $1,200.00).

When will my Service Dog be certified?

It can take up to two years to complete training for a Service Dog! Certification testing takes place over three to five days. The cost of Certification is included in the Service Dog package.

What is the process and cost of applying for a Service Dog or Emotional Support dog?

Email call or text Christie at 204-794-5456 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

Can I visit my Service Dog in training?

Of course! We can set up Facetime, ZOOM, WhatsAPP or in person visits when we are out for Public Access training and group dog training classes.

Can my puppy start Service Dog training at six months or older?

Yes! Highly recommended to start training your Service Dog earlier over later as behavior concerns add extra cost to training.

Is there a payment plan available?

Absolutely! Let’s work together to find payment options that work for YOU. Weekly and monthly payment options are available.

Does this training program include the cost of the puppy?

The cost of the puppy is not included in the program. When you find a breeder, you are required to sign their contract as the owner of the dog.

Can we choose another breed of dog for Service Dog training?

Yes! Opportunity to work with other breeds by request. All puppies are required to be selected from the breeder for optimal placement for purpose of Service Dog training including Volhard Puppy Aptitude testing.

Will this training program guarantee the puppy will be suited for Service Dog training?

Nothing in life is guaranteed! This training program is designed with the client in mind with highest rate of optimal success when raised with a qualified Certified Dog trainer and working with the breeder.

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