Training Rates

Select a Puppy

It is best to get a puppy at 6-8 weeks.

Options:
Fee to select puppy is $25.00 for services rendered. (Additional charges may occur for travel time)

Training Courses

Full Course Boot Camp = $2000 for 4 week training course

Boot Camp is unavailable at this time.

4 week course: The boot camp training covers the full course with sleeping arrangements, feeding, potty basics, biting/mouthing, jumping, sleep schedules, socializing, basic training, crate training, bath time, nail clip and ear cleaning/grooming.

Included in course: Canvas bag full of training information, tips, certificate, CD of pictures, vaccination records (if applicable), literature, reference sheet, Pedigree birth papers or Rescue DNA, toys, treats and food samples. Expect about 2-3 hour Training session to the human owner at pickup day for your Canine.

(Course is a 4 week stay at my residence, owner is welcome to come visit on weekends, evening or by special appointment time. The dog is on a round the clock training session where things are learned/trained on a continual basis.)

Daily Training = $ 75.00 an hour

Each Day is a 1-2 hour training time. The hourly training will give you all the information you will need. I will cover many tips within a 2 hour slot to get you started on your way to a purrfectly trained dog. This helps your dog know its place in the home pack.

Weekly training = $500.00 a week

The weekly training will cover as much of the training as the dog can learn during that time or will cover specifically what training is needed for the dog.

Certification Therapy/Service Training 1-2 week course = $500.00 (or more dependent on dog’s previous training)

This course will cover all state certification regulations passed for service dogs to cover all liability issues and CGC (Canine Good Citizen). This covers a booklet of documentation you will need for places of service you bring the dog, vests, photo ID cards, certification papers and guarantee. This is usually additional after your puppy has passed the 4 week training course or you purchased one of my puppies. Please see my Therapy page.

Dog/Puppy Purchase Package Deals

Pets (companion dogs) = $2,500.00

Fully obedient trained (see How I Train My Dogs) *plus any additional costs.

PTSD** Service/Therapy Dogs = $5,000.00

Fully obedient trained (see How I Train My Dogs) plus therapy training (see Therapy) including public awareness to hospitals, clinics, etc. *plus any additional costs.

* Additional Costs that may/may not apply. Costs include Purebred or Rescue dog costs, Vet fees, Vests, ID cards, Registration, Equipment, Certificates. Natural Tick/Flea prevention and Heartgard given to puppies/dogs.

(Vet fees include all shots, testing, worming, spay/neuter, micro chip and x-rays if needed.)
(Breeder or Rescue costs range from $350.00 and up, depending on what you want to pay for a puppy.)

** PTSD has been associated with veterans for many years, however there is less attention paid to others who have been afflicted with PTSD as a result of their service to our communities. Law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and EMTs can also suffer from PTSD due to their involvement with and witnessing of traumatic situations throughout the course of their jobs.

PTSD is an extremely difficult disorder to treat through traditional methods. Researchers are now discovering that PTSD typically results from a biochemical reaction that is triggered at the time of the trauma. Because of this, PTSD cannot be cured and symptom management is currently the only available way to treat the disorder.

Individuals with PTSD are hesitant to seek treatment because of the stigma associated with PTSD and other mental health disorders. This is especially true for those who are seen as courageous and heroic by our society. While the adjective fits, it puts an undue burden on them to show their strength and resilience to tackle any situation, including PTSD as a result of their traumatic experiences.

While traditional therapies may help some of the symptoms resulting from a traumatic past, the PTSD suffered can interfere with every aspect of their life. Having a certified Medical Service Dog can change your life considerably.

Although there are other service dog organizations throughout the states, very few provide PTSD service dogs with no financial burden on the recipient. Such sources may include veteran’s organizations, medical institutions, mental health organizations, law enforcement communities and others who have a passion to help those diagnosed with PTSD.