Our most comprehensive program—for those who need us to provide the dog

 

This program is designed for individuals who need a professionally selected and trained service dog provided by our team. Dogs in this program live and train with us full-time for approximately one year before being placed with their handler as an “almost fully trained” working partner.

 

We work with a small number of reputable breeders who specialize in health-tested lines with proven temperaments for service work. In some cases, we may also accept a dog into the program following a successful temperament evaluation.

 

Once the dog has completed several levels of training and is developmentally ready, they are matched to the handler whose needs align most closely with the dog’s natural strengths and personality.

 

 

🧩 Handler Involvement

 

• Handlers are required to travel to Bentonville, AR for several consecutive days to learn how to work with their dog before returning home together.

• Whenever possible, we invite handlers to attend group classes, lessons, or visits during the training year to build a bond and learn alongside their future dog.

• This program includes lifetime follow-up training, so you’ll always have access to support—whether it’s a refresher, a tune-up, or help teaching new tasks as your needs evolve.

 

 

🐾 What’s Included

 

• Selection and purchase of a service dog prospect

• Full-time board, care, and vetting for approximately 12 months

• All training equipment and basic supplies

• Customized task and public access training

• Lifetime group and private lesson access after graduation

 

 

⏳ Please Note

 

This is our most comprehensive and time-intensive program, with a longer waitlist due to the limited number of dogs we can train at one time. Puppy selection alone may take several months depending on breed, temperament needs, and availability. We are actively seeking puppy raisers and volunteers to expand capacity.

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🧭 Is This Right for Me?

 

• You need a service dog but aren’t able to train one yourself

• You’re able to travel to Bentonville, AR for several consecutive days to complete handler training before bringing your dog home

• You’re comfortable allowing us to select and train a dog over the course of approximately one year

• You’re committed to ongoing training and building a strong bond with your dog

• You’re willing to fundraise a portion of the program cost in partnership with our team

• You understand this program typically ranges from $25,000 and up, depending on specific needs

 

If that sounds like a fit, we’d love to explore the next steps with you.

For handlers who want to be fully involved in the journey

 

Our Owner-Trained Program is designed for individuals who are fully capable of training their own service dog with professional guidance and support. In this program, the dog lives with the handler full time, and we work closely together to guide you through the entire process—from obedience to task work to public access readiness.

 

Participants must be able to travel to Bentonville, AR at least once every 8 weeks for in-person training sessions. These may include private lessons, group classes, and public outings tailored to your progress and goals.

 

Through this program, you’ll receive training in:

 

• Public access readiness, including real-world distractions and environments

• Service dog etiquette and how to navigate daily life with a working dog

• Legal rights and responsibilities, including:

   

  • Where service dogs are and aren’t allowed

  • What businesses can and can’t ask

  • How to professionally handle access challenges

  • Setting boundaries with the public while remaining calm and confident

• Custom task training, based on your individual needs

   

  • We also offer training in bonus or crossover tasks that, while not required by your disability, may significantly improve your quality of life

 

Group classes are intentionally kept small to preserve privacy and build community. Many of our graduates have developed lasting friendships and continue to train together using public access “accountability buddies.”

 

Graduates of this program must pass a rigorous public access and task performance test that meets or exceeds ADA standards for service dogs.

 

If you’re ready to take an active role in your service dog’s training and build a deeper connection along the way, this program is a great fit.

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🧭 Is This Right for Me?

 

• You’re comfortable being hands-on in your dog’s daily training

• You’re able to travel to Bentonville, AR at least once every 8 weeks

• You want to build a deeper bond by being actively involved in every step

• You’re committed to consistency, patience, and ongoing learning

 

If that sounds like you, we’d love to support your journey.

Therapy dog training for clinical, therapeutic, and community settings

 

Our Facility Dog Program is designed for professionals who want a trained therapy dog to provide comfort and emotional support in their work with children, patients, or members of the public. These dogs are not service dogs for one individual—they’re trained to assist multiple people in a professional setting.

 

Whether you’re a private clinician, school counselor, therapist, or work in a healthcare or wellness setting, this program may be a perfect fit. We’ve previously trained dogs who now work in:

 

• Nursing homes

• Private psychiatric clinics

• Doctor’s offices

• Physical therapy centers

• School counseling programs

 

We can either train a dog you already own (pending a temperament evaluation), or match you with a suitable candidate. In some cases, we may have a service dog-in-training who didn’t quite meet full service dog standards—but is perfectly suited for therapy work—waiting to be placed.

 

Facility dogs are taught:

 

• Exceptional public manners

• A solid place command

• How to navigate clinical or therapeutic environments calmly and safely

 

If you’re looking to integrate a trained dog into your work to enhance client comfort and connection, this program is for you.

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🧭 Is This Right for Me?

 

• You work in a clinical, therapeutic, or educational setting and want a dog to support the people you serve

• You’re looking for a well-mannered, professionally trained therapy dog to assist multiple individuals

• You either have a suitable dog you’d like evaluated for training, or you’re open to being matched with one of ours

• You’re committed to ongoing guidance, structure, and maintaining the dog’s training long-term

• You want to enhance connection, comfort, and emotional well-being in your workplace or practice

 

If that sounds like your vision, we’d love to help bring it to life.