MobilityDog Training Opportunities

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS 101 - Basic Dog Training Class

Essential Skills 101 is a foundational dog training course designed for dogs who are not yet ready for PAT+T or for people who want to properly train their dogs from the beginning using ethical, positive methods.

What This Class Covers: This class focuses on basic obedience and core skills every dog needs:

  • Sit. Stay. Down. Recall (come when called)

  • The course follows the AKC STAR Puppy curriculum and uses positive, science-based training methods.

  • Who This Class Is For
    Dogs not yet ready for PAT+T
    Puppies and adolescent dogs
    People who want to train their own dogs
    Handlers preparing for future advanced training

No prior training experience required but dogs are assessed.

  • Dogs must pass assessment to enroll in course

  • Dogs must be current on all required vaccinations

  • Dogs over 1 year of age must be altered

  • No reactive or aggressive dogs will be allowed

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Training…

Consistency. Positive Reinforce. Praise. Service Dogs must pass the assessment. Training is hard work; reward is worth it!

Train Your Own Service Dog

Training Your Own Service Dog

Training your own service dog requires commitment, consistency, and heart. It means showing up for in-person classes and Zoom sessions, practicing several times each day, and understanding that your dedication creates a lifelong service dog team. A service dog becomes a medical device, a trusted partner, and a source of freedom—opening doors to independence and possibility.

Program Overview

  • Medical Team Assessment (ADA service dog guidelines apply)

  • Comprehensive assessment of your potential dog

  • 19-week program

    • In-person classes every Saturday (mandatory)

    • One virtual class per week

  • Daily training required

  • Bring a co-trainer/raiser to support you

  • Classes held in Pasadena

📌 Assessments are happening now — registration required

Course Requirements

  • Dogs must pass an assessment to enroll

  • Dogs must be current on all required vaccinations

  • Dogs over one year of age must be altered

  • No reactive or aggressive dogs permitted

  • Complete the Public Access Test plus Tasting