Training Services

Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs)

  • a DAD is an investment in peace of mind, a back up to any technology in addition to constant companionship for a Type 1Diabetic (T1D)
  • a trained DAD will alert, on average, 20 minutes ahead of a CGM (a continuous glucose monitor)
  • a DAD is house-trained, socialized, obedient on/off-leash companion who is trained to handle stressful public situations (i.e. security in airports, busy restaurants, etc.
  • a DAD  not only alerts to low blood sugar but constantly monitors his/her T1D for changes
  • DADs are expensive but payment options are available for this security
  • clients are updated throughout the 18-24 months of training on the DAD’s progress with posts and pictures, especially if this aids in fund raising
  • scheduled owner visits are encouraged during the training process
  • upon delivery, you and your DAD receive several days of intense, one-on-one instruction to ensure successful teamwork
  • the trainer sets up a year long schedule to enable you and your DAD to successfully bond
  • after delivery, you receive lifetime support for your DAD through email, calls, Facetime to aid your successful journey with your DAD.

PTSD Medical Alert Dogs

  • A PTSD Dog can be trained to wake  his/her person up from nightmares and turn on lights.
  • If you have certain triggers to your PTSD, your dog can be trained to recognize the triggers then either press into you or make space for you–whichever therapy works better for you.  
  • a PTSD Dog is trained to alert to either cortisol levels or triggers; each person is different
  • the PTSD Dog is an investment in peace of mind, a source of constant understanding, and companionship
  • Just like DADs, these dogs are expensive, but payment options are available
  • clients are updated throughout the months of training on the dog’s progress with posts and pictures, especially if this aids in fund raising
  • scheduled owner visits are encouraged during the training process
  • upon delivery, you and your dog receive several days of intense, one-on-one instruction to ensure successful teamwork
  • after delivery, you receive lifetime support for your PTSD Dog through email, calls, Facetime to aid your successful journey with your Service Dog.

Mobility/Balance Dogs

  • Mobility Dogs can be taught to brace to hold an partner’s weight or to aid in transfers from car to chair or chair to bed, etc.
  • The dog can be taught to pick up items as small as a credit card without damaging the card.
  • The dog can learn to go “get help” when the dog’s person is in need. 
  • Please do not buy a dog or puppy; there is a formula for choosing an appropriate size dog per the person’s size.  Email me to find out how to start the process of having a Mobility Dog.
  • If you already have a dog and want to have the dog evaluated, email me to set this up.

“They say the smart dog obeys but the smarter dog knows when to disobey.”

Amy Hempel