Service Dog Training Program

At dogHEART Training, we pride ourselves on being the premier dog behavior specialist in San Francisco, CA, offering a comprehensive service dog training program. Our team understands that each service dog is unique, so we tailor our program to address your specific needs when it comes to training your animal companion.

Comprehensive Service Dog Training Solutions

We provide a wide range of service dog training solutions that are designed to empower both you and your canine companion. Our experienced trainers utilize proven techniques that focus on building trust and communication between you and your dog. We believe that successful training goes beyond commands. It’s about creating a lasting bond.

Accredited Bachelor of Science Service Dog Trainer

Our Service Dog Team Training leads the Bay Area in building trust & confidence through successful service dog placements for people with cognitive, physical, and medical mobility differences:

  • PTSD/TBI
  • Autistic Spectrum
  • Paraplegia
  • Seizures, Diabetes Scent Alert
  • Medical Conditions Affecting Mobility

We help people attain mobility freedom by teaching adaptive skills to have an owner-trained service dog.

We can test for selecting an appropriate puppy to make your decision easier.

We help to refresh and refine existing Service Dog Teams that may need more training or develop new task skills.

We provide the benchmark industry standard Service Dog training based on the Bergin University of Canine Studies Bachelor of Science Canine Program. 

We adhere to the Assistance Dogs International Standards of Conduct & Training, using Applied Behavior Analysis with Neuroethology and Nonlinear Contingency Analysis methods.

  1. Training program length is 12 to 18 months. No wait list.
  2. Train for only those tasks you need.
  3. Specific costs depend on the level of tasks needed to be performed by your dog. Contact us.
  4. Program cost is discounted for veterans and first responders.
  5. Refresher and refinement training for existing teams. Contact us.
  6. We offer short-term monthly payment plans and long-term interest-free extended financing options to coincide with your budget.
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Why Choose Us

Choosing dogHEART Training means selecting a partner in your dog’s training journey. We are passionate about transforming animal behavior to benefit their safety and are committed to ensuring a positive training experience. From basic obedience to specialized service dog training, our dog behavior specialists tailor our approach to suit your dog’s temperament and learning style.

Let’s Get in Touch

Trust dogHEART Training to transform your relationship with your service dog and unleash their full potential. Reach out to us today for exceptional service dog training and refresher courses.

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Years of Specialized Dog Training Experience

Want to Break the Chains of Trauma & Reclaim Your Mobility Independence?

We help build trust and confidence for First Responders, Veterans, and Youth living with PTSD, Autism, Cognitive, Neurological, Physical, and Medical conditions to attain mobility freedom with a service dog.

We help refresh existing Service Dog Team training and new task needs.

Matthew
San Francisco
We both felt that Dan taught us so much more than we had learned prior by reading books and watching YouTube videos. His ability to point out and explain, in real-time, details of our dog’s behavior has remained valuable in the weeks after our lessons have ended.
Marianna
Berkeley
Dan was excellent!! Dan reinforced all the training with written instructions for me for future reference. This was not my first dog but it was the first time I used a trainer, and Dan gave me a lot of new techniques to use to keep my dog focused on success for both of us. I also like the idea that now Dan will be available if I need him for future issues.
Kierstan
Redwood City
Dan from dogHeart was very helpful. He helped us with not pulling on the lease and door dashing. The assessment comes back with 20-page detailed instructions on how to train your dog with the points of concern. He is very experienced and has a degree in dog training/ behavior so would definitely recommend even for the assessment if you are having problems with your dog or want them to listen better!
Coeinne
Oakland
Dan was very professional and respectful. He arrived promptly and taught us multiple methods that allowed the dog to think. We feel much more confident and excited in forming a bond with our dog now. Thanks Dan!
Rosette
Danville
Dan was really great … walking us through what we need to know and learn in training Brie. He is very thorough of his plans. We are excited to learn more from him,
Naim
Daly City
Dan is a very kind and through trainer who helped my dog & myself understand each other much better, while helping curb some “problematic” behaviors.
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Gordon
San Francisco
Dan did a great job in helping me teach my dog. He is well organized and has lesson plans for each training session. He is always willing to help and it was a pleasure working with him. I plan on taking his advance courses when the time comes.
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Karin
Calistoga
Dan is wonderful with our dog and us! He has a written plan of our sessions that he shares with us so that we can reinforce the training. He is practical and flexible but focused on getting a good outcome. He makes everything fun! A true pro!
Vince
San Francisco
Dan is very knowledgable, thorough, detail-oriented, kind, compassionate, and patient. Sets clear expectations and objectives and provides a comprehensive, detailed rehabilitation/training plan and recommendations. Great working with him.

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