This page shows an overview of our service animal training services. Please click on the respective service to read more details on each. We are presently offering the following services.
Most Popular Service Animal Training Services
- Service Dog Consultation: This is the first step for getting your own service dog. It starts by filling out our contact form and scheduling a free phone consultation.
- Puppy Service Dog: Our most popular training option. We find the right puppy you like and do all the training in our board and train program. You will see your dog regularly and are part of the process every step of the way.
- Service Dog Testing:
- Virtual Service Dog Coaching: Our worldwide, virtual service dog coaching program. If you need help with any service dog-related challenge, we can help. We are very experienced dog trainers and can tackle any issue.
Unique Service Animal Training Services
These are more unique service animal training services you will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. We can offer these advanced service animal training options due to our experience and advanced training skill set.
- Rescue Service Dog: A unique program offering, where we train your rescue dog in our board and train program. This starts with Service Dog Testing to determine if your rescue dog is suitable for service work. The training proceeds only if your dog has the required psychological stability.
- Owner-Trained Service Dog: We guide you through the training process every step of the way through in-person (local only) and/or virtual (worldwide) sessions.
- Service Dog Problem Solving: If your existing service dog has developed problems and you no longer have access to your previous trainer (or they are unwilling) this program is for you. Together, we will design a training program to get your service dog back on track.
- Service Dog Upgrade: If you have a program service dog or any other service dog and need additional tasks to accommodate a change in your condition, we can help. You often don’t need a second dog to get new tasks added.
Future Service Animal Training Services
- Service Dog Shadow Student: Learn how to train reliable service dogs in our in-person shadow program. The program is on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will resume this year. Please contact us to inquire.
- Service Dog Group Class: Whenever we have 5 or more people signed up on the group class waitlist we conduct a service dog group class focused on reliable public access behaviors and task foundations. The program is on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will resume this year. Please contact us to inquire.
Other Animal Training Services
- Pet Dog Training:Our pet dog business Happy Dog Training handles all pet dog training now. Please visit our pet dog training website for more information about our pet dog training programs.
Our Service Dog Programs
Services and Area
We are located in Southern California and train service dogs nationwide. Hence, Total K9 Focus currently offers local service dog training in several areas. Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County. In addition, we offer our service dog board and train program and all virtual training services nationwide.
Are you looking to get your own service dog? You came to the right place! We are experienced service dog trainers. Consequently, we can help you with any service dog request. For many of our clients, we train a service dog from puppyhood. However, we also evaluate the service dog potential of existing pets or rescue dogs. Our flagship product is our board and train program. In addition, we offer owner-trained service dog support. Further, provide virtual service dog training worldwide.
Further, we can add tasks to an existing service dog you already have. Or help you solve a tasking, training, or behavioral challenge you may face with your current service dog. We offer several service dog financing options to make it possible for you. We recommend you start by reading our article on what makes a good service dog. Next, review the Service Dog Consultation page to understand the high-level process. Finally, once you're ready to move forward, please use our service dog contact form to schedule your free consultation.