# Total K9 Focus

> Professional service dog training\. Based in Southern Califiornia\. Nationwide service\. Training the most reliable, custom service dogs\.

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## Pages
- [About Me](https://totalk9focus.com/service-dog-trainer-sarah-gill/)
- [Service Dog Contact Form](https://totalk9focus.com/service-dog-contact-form/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://totalk9focus.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Our Services](https://totalk9focus.com/service-animal-training/)
- [Home](https://totalk9focus.com/)
- [The Giant List of Service Dog Tasks](https://totalk9focus.com/the-giant-list-of-service-dog-tasks/)
- [Service Dog FAQs](https://totalk9focus.com/service-dog-faqs/)
- [Testimonials](https://totalk9focus.com/testimonials/)
- [Our Team](https://totalk9focus.com/our-team/)
- [Service Dog Blog](https://totalk9focus.com/service-dog-blog/)
- [My Diary of a Service Dog Trainer](https://totalk9focus.com/my-diary-of-a-service-dog-trainer/)
- [Success Stories](https://totalk9focus.com/success-stories/)
- [Client Videos](https://totalk9focus.com/client-videos/)

## Posts
- [Psychiatric Service Dogs](https://totalk9focus.com/service-dogs/psychiatric-service-dogs/): We train all psychiatric service dogs to the unique needs of each person\. Our dogs are not program dogs; they are custom\-trained and bonded to each of our clients\. We don't just teach dogs a few tasks; we make you a well\-functioning service dog team\.
- [Service Dog Vests](https://totalk9focus.com/service-dogs/service-dog-vests/): One of the most important aspects to understand about service dog vests is this: they are optional\. According to the ADA, it is not a requirement for an assistance dog to wear a vest of any kind\. Many service dog handlers choose to have their service dog in a vest or harness, but it is not a requirement\.
- [What Is The Best Service Dog Breed](https://totalk9focus.com/service-dogs/what-is-the-best-service-dog-breed/): The answer to the question ‘What is the best service dog breed?’ will vary by dog trainer and that should give you pause\. It really shouldn’t\. But there is a reason\. Let’s take a look at the sorry state of service dog training and what the criteria should be\.

## Services
- [Service Dog Testing](https://totalk9focus.com/services-view/service-dog-testing/): Service dog testing is for people who want to evaluate if a dog they presently own or are considering acquiring could be suitable for service dog work\. This service is pretty unique\! Google it and see how rare it is\.
- [Service Dog Puppy](https://totalk9focus.com/services-view/service-dog-puppy/): In this program, we are raising and training a service dog puppy for your unique needs\. This is what most people are familiar with when it comes to service dogs\. This is our flagship service\. The puppy is hand\-selected from an ethical breeder, who breeds for temperament and breed characteristics\. 
- [Service Dog Consultation](https://totalk9focus.com/services-view/service-dog-consultation/): Service dog training is highly specialized dog training producing reliable dogs, to support people with a wide variety of conditions\. This page provides a high\-level overview of the services we offer and some of the things you should consider when selecting a service dog trainer and service dog\.
- [Virtual Service Dog Training](https://totalk9focus.com/services-view/virtual-service-dog-training/): Virtual service dog training sessions are available for any dog training\-related topic\. Please know that we can address any dog and training challenge you may face\. Also, all training techniques are demonstrated in our virtual training room\.
- [Rescue Service Dog](https://totalk9focus.com/services-view/rescue-service-dog/): This program is designed for shelter or rescue service dogs of varied ages \(8 weeks to 7 months old\) and unknown genetics\. The dog is typically local to us for testing purposes\. In contrast to most other service dog trainers, we are open to testing a rescue dog for service work potential\. 

## Courses
- [Reliable Public Access for Service Dogs](https://totalk9focus.com/courses/service-dog-public-access/)

## Testimonials
- [Yosemite Shepherds](https://totalk9focus.com/testimonial-view/yosemite-shepherds/): Ralf and Sarah are simply the best\! We wholeheartedly recommend them—it's not often you come across such compassionate individuals who genuinely adore dogs and possess so much expertise\. We will exclusively refer our clients to them for all their puppy and dog requirements\. Thank you both for your incredible work; it truly makes a positive impact in the world\.
- [Kelsey Ann](https://totalk9focus.com/testimonial-view/kelsey-ann/)
- [Elizabeth Anderson](https://totalk9focus.com/testimonial-view/elizabeth-anderson/)
- [Connie M\. Finley, M\.Ed\.](https://totalk9focus.com/testimonial-view/connie-m-finley/)
- [Tammy Sellers Cantrell](https://totalk9focus.com/testimonial-view/tammy-sellers-cantrell/)

## FAQs
- [What is the Process of Working with You?](https://totalk9focus.com/faq/what-is-the-process-of-working-with-you/)
- [What Is Included in Public Access Training?](https://totalk9focus.com/faq/what-is-included-in-public-access-training/): Public access training focuses on making your service dog a dog that is welcome anywhere\. This process includes several aspects\. It begins with intensive obedience training and expands with increasing public practice as we progress\. We only go in public once the core aspects of the foundation are solid without distractions\.
- [Why Total K9 Focus Offers The Best Service Dog Training](https://totalk9focus.com/faq/why-total-k9-focus-offers-the-best-service-dog-training/): Potential clients often wonder how our company stands out\. That is a fair question\. Here are some really good reasons why Total K9 Focus offers the best service dog training: Our Puppy Guarantee, Add\-On Tasking, Flexible Payment Options, Disability Exposure, Lower Washout Rates, Lifetime Support, Shorter Wait Times\.
- [How Long Does a Service Dog Program Typically Take?](https://totalk9focus.com/faq/how-long-does-a-service-dog-program-typically-take/): There really is no typical service dog training duration\. It all depends on the tasking you are looking for\. Program duration can be anywhere between 1\-3 years\. The more tasks you need, the longer it takes\. There are several duration factors to keep in mind: Finding a Dog, Maturity, Tasking Age Limitations, and Washout\.
- [How Much Do Service Dog Programs Cost?](https://totalk9focus.com/faq/how-much-do-service-dog-programs-cost/): Generally, the more tasks, the longer the training time and the higher costs\. The same goes for task complexity\. Standard tasks like picking up items or responding to commands are cheaper\. Task with multiple signals or responses take longer and cost more\. Task based on bio alerts, or environmental alerts are higher\.

## Our Team
- [Sarah Gill](https://totalk9focus.com/team-view/sarah-gill/): Sarah Gill is a professional service dog trainer and handler\. Sarah entered the world of professional service dog training after being in a car accident\. As a result, she was confined to a wheelchair for almost two years trying to maneuver in a house that wasn’t designed for wheelchair usage\. She was never expected to walk again\. This became a driving force behind pushing herself to defy the odds\.
- [Ralf Weber](https://totalk9focus.com/team-view/ralf-weber/): TWC Certified Professional Dog Trainer Ralf Weber is the owner and head trainer of Happy Dog Training\. Ralf is a long\-time dog owner of German Shepherds\. During his career, Ralf has worked with over a thousand dogs of many different breeds\. Moreover, Ralf has a thorough understanding of all aspects of canine training\. Now, together with Sarah, Ralf trains some of the most reliable service dogs in the country\.

## Pictures
- [Willow 05\-12\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-picture/willow-05-12-2022/)
- [Radley 05\-14\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-picture/radley-05-14-2022/)
- [Sarah and Romeo 05\-18\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-picture/sarah-and-romeo-05-18-2022/)
- [Radley 05\-31\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-picture/radley-05-31-2022/)
- [Sarah and Radley 05\-31\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-picture/sarah-and-radley-05-31-2022/)

## Videos
- [Public Access Training with Storm 05\-02\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-video/public-access-training-with-storm-05-02-2022/)
- [Outing with Storm 04\-27\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-video/outing-with-storm-04-27-2022/)
- [Sarah Playing with Radley 05\-02\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-video/sarah-playing-with-radley-05-02-2022/)
- [Training Willow 05\-24\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-video/training-willow-05-24-2022/)
- [Training Radley 06\-03\-2022](https://totalk9focus.com/client-video/training-radley-06-03-2022/)

## Categories
- [Service Dogs](https://totalk9focus.com/category/service-dogs/)
- [Sarah Gill's Diary of a Service Dog Trainer](https://totalk9focus.com/category/sarah-gills-service-dog-diary/)
- [Rescue Dogs](https://totalk9focus.com/category/rescue-dogs/)
- [Dog Training](https://totalk9focus.com/category/dog-training/)
- [Dog Behavior](https://totalk9focus.com/category/dog-behavior/)

## Tags
- [public access](https://totalk9focus.com/tag/public-access/)
- [service dog access rights](https://totalk9focus.com/tag/service-dog-access-rights/)
- [service dog law](https://totalk9focus.com/tag/service-dog-law/)
- [service dog rules](https://totalk9focus.com/tag/service-dog-rules/)
- [employee training on service dogs](https://totalk9focus.com/tag/employee-training-on-service-dogs/)

## Course Categories
- [Public Access](https://totalk9focus.com/course-category/public-access/)

## Course Tags
- [Reliable Public Access](https://totalk9focus.com/course-tag/reliable-public-access/)
- [public access](https://totalk9focus.com/course-tag/public-access/)
- [public access training](https://totalk9focus.com/course-tag/public-access-training/)
- [service dog obedience](https://totalk9focus.com/course-tag/service-dog-obedience/)
- [service dog public access](https://totalk9focus.com/course-tag/service-dog-public-access/)

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