Owner-Training Service Dog Lessons

If you are in need of a service dog and are interested in our Owner-Training Program, consider enrolling in regular, customized lessons just for you and your dog.

*We can help you find a suitable dog.*

Read below for more information, and email info@littleangelssd.org if you are interested in participating in this program.

Essential Elements of the Program

 

Owner-Training Service Dog Lessons are a great option for anyone who wishes to train their own dog or purchase a dog to train and become a service dog with the help of certified LASD trainers.

Virtual Consultation

Trainer will assess the disability, training needs, and dog selection. If you do not already have a dog, the trainer can help you select a suitable dog.

In-Person Temperament Testing and first lesson

This test assesses the dog’s suitability for service dog work

Virtual and In-Person Lessons

Once a month for the 5 months following the temperament testing.

Public Access Certification Testing In-Person OR Virtual

Includes lifetime support and follow-up.

What Does It Mean?

ADI Accreditation

Accreditation by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) represents a mark of excellence in the assistance dog industry. ADI standards ensure that accredited organizations provide exceptional service, professionally trained assistance dogs, and thorough education for both recipients and trainers.

The accreditation process involves a peer-reviewed assessment to confirm that organizations meet ADI’s stringent criteria, which are regularly updated to reflect industry best practices. Accreditation must be renewed every five years, ensuring continuous adherence to high-quality standards.

By maintaining compliance with ADI standards, accredited organizations help guarantee that individuals with disabilities receive reliable, well-trained assistance dogs and proper education on their use and public access rights.

Owner Training Service Dog Lesson

Fees

This program lightens your financial load; pay as you go.

Consultation with Trainer $200

  • 2 hours – Virtual

Temperament Test and First lesson         $200

  • 2 hours – In-Person
    (San Diego, CA; Nacogdoches, TX; Bartlett, NH)

Once Monthly Lessons                $200/month

  • At least 4 following the temperament test.
  • 2 hours each
  • Two of these lessons must be in-person others may be virtual

Public Access Test  $700

  • In-Person or virtually though Zoom or FaceTime
  • See what this fee includes below

Recertification every 2 years via Virtual Public Access Certification Testing  $400 per occurrence

  • Virtual (See what this fee includes below)
  • Recertification is $400 every two years until the owner or program decides it is time for the dog to retire.

*A $200 fee will accrue for every additional test if you do not pass the first time.

Public Access Test Fee Includes:

  • Certification in the form of an Assistance Dogs International digital ID

  • Little Angels logo service dog vest (this must be returned once the dog retires or upon non-renewal of yearly certifications)

  • Monthly virtual follow-up calls 30-60 minutes each for 6 months following certification

  • 1 virtual follow-up call 9 months post-certification, 30-60 minutes

  • Unlimited text/email support and video submission review with training/reinforcement tips

  • Accreditation documentation in training logs of each lesson or communication/support

Recertification Fee Includes:

  • Renewal of Certification in the form of the Assistance Dogs International digital ID 

  • Maintenance report review 6 months after testing

  • Unlimited text/email support and video submission review with training/reinforcement tips

  • Accreditation documentation in training logs of each lesson or communication/support

*Dogs/Handlers that are struggling to meet criteria and need extra time may purchase additional sessions at $200/each

Contact Us 

If you are interested in Owner Training Service Dog Lessons, contact us at info@littleangelssd.org Please put “Owner Training” in the subject line of your email