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 Service Dog Programs

At Custom K-9 Service Dogs, we’ve spent years raising and training service dogs that change lives. Now, we’re bringing that same expertise online — making ethical, professional service-dog education accessible to handlers everywhere.

Whether you’re starting with a puppy, fine-tuning complex task work, or preparing for public access, our programs meet you exactly where you are.

Start Your Journey Today!

Fully-Trained Service Dog Partnerships

(Now Booking for 2026)

While our online academy rolls out in 2026, we continue to welcome clients into our fully raised and trained Service Dog Program.

Each dog receives 2,000+ hours of customized training, including foundation obedience, public access skills, and a minimum of three ADA-qualified tasks. From puppy selection to placement and long-term support, we handle every step with transparency and care.

Investment: $45,000 + puppy purchase, pet insurance during training, and any specialized task requests
Discounts: Available for veterans and special circumstances

Learn more or inquire about placement below.

Club Doghouse Tier 3 — For Service-Dog Handlers

For owner-trainers and active service-dog teams, Tier 3 (VIP) offers ongoing expert support between major milestones.

Inside Tier 3, you’ll get:

  • Personalized trainer feedback & video reviews

  • Access to the Foundations Training Vault and the Working Dog Vault including travel prep, task work, and more

  • Monthly podcast with professional trainers Kendall & Chandler Brown

  • Monthly personalized Q&A sessions and Fireside Chats

  • A community of handlers who genuinely get it

Membership: $149/month

Ideal for serious owner-trainers who want structure, guidance, and accountability from professionals with real experience in service-dog work.

Join the Club!

 2026 Online Service Dog Academy

Service Dog Foundations™ — Base Owner-Trainer Program

(ADA At-Home Qualification)
Launch: Spring 2026

Perfect for puppies, young dogs, or handlers starting their service-dog journey.

You’ll build:

  • Calm, controlled behavior at home (settling, loose leash, ignoring distractions)

  • One ADA-qualified task (alerting, retrieval, DPT, grounding, etc.)

  • A clear understanding of ADA laws & handler rights

  • Proper gear setup (harnesses, vests, patch placement)

Support Includes:

  • Video library teaching task training

  • Quarterly live cohort calls 

  • Printable trackers, handler journal, and home-rules checklist

Start here if you’re ready to meet ADA standards for at-home qualification.

 Service Dog Task & Public Access Core™/Hybrid Owner Trainer Program

Launch: Summer 2026

Perfect for handlers ready to train an ADA-qualified task and confidently enter public spaces.

You’ll build:

  • Reliable obedience in distracting environments

  • Quiet settling in restaurants, cafĂ©s, workplaces

  • Loose-leash walking around kids, crowds, dogs, and noise

  • Essential impulse control: leave it, drop it, wait

  • Full public access readiness for stores, offices, and busy public settings

  • Graduation prep and public access readiness testing

Support Includes:

  • Videos covering all core public-access skills

  • 1 monthly live cohort calls (8-week rotation)

  • Two private milestone calls

  • Weekly training tips & challenges

  • Digital trackers and guides

  • Monthly trainer Q&A

👉 Choose this tier if you want a reliable, confident, public-ready service dog.

🦮 Service Dog Mastery™ / Full Owner Training Program

Launch: Fall 2026

Perfect for teams seeking advanced task work, high-distraction reliability, and complete public access mastery — including travel, airports, and complex environments.

You’ll build:

  • Advanced public access skills for hospitals, transit systems, airports, and events

  • Multiple customized tasks tailored to your needs

  • Airport & travel readiness (TSA prep, long-duration focus, high-distraction behavior)

  • Graduation prep + Mastery Badge certification

  • Ongoing trainer feedback to refine reliability

Support Includes:

  • Full training library + advanced task modules

  • 2 mastermind-style cohort calls per month

  • Three private coaching calls

  • Complimentary 90-day access to Club Doghouse VIP (Tier 3)

👉 Choose this tier if you want a fully reliable service dog capable of supporting you anywhere life takes you.

đź“š Additional Resources

  • Books on Amazon — including our Temperament Testing Workbook, Handler Journals, and upcoming Service Dog Training Series.

  • Hourly Private Coaching — virtual or in-person sessions for custom guidance.