Service Dog Training

Service dogs require a higher standard of training, stability, and reliability.

Our service dog training is approached with the seriousness it demands. These dogs must perform consistently in high-distraction environments while remaining emotionally neutral and physically sound.

Our service dog training programs include:

Fundamentals for Service Dogs

Public access training prepares a service dog to behave calmly, confidently, and reliably in public settings, ensuring she can accompany her handler anywhere the general public is allowed.

$1,699

15 sesions
Walking politely through crowds and ignoring distractions
Must meet Maligator Kennels' standard of Advanced Obedience
Riding elevators, escalators, and public transit confidently
Lying quietly under tables in restaurants or waiting areas
Entering and exiting buildings calmly

All-Inclusive Service Dog Training

Public access training prepares a service dog to behave reliably in public settings. Plus, disability-mitigating task-specific training means improved quality of life and independence for the handler.

Valid for 12 months

$2,799

25 sessions
Must meet Maligator Kennels' standard of Advanced Obedience
Riding public transit confidently
Lying quietly under tables in restaurants or waiting areas
Remaining by the handler's side and ignoring distractions
Retrieving items, opening/closing doors, pressing buttons
Carrying small items and assisting with clothing
Providing grounding or Deep Pressure Therapy
Training for non-life-saving tasks ONLY

Service dogs are not pets with privileges. They are working partners that require ongoing education.