Owner Trained Program
Offered in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, & Regina
Our Owner Trained Service Dog Program provides professional guidance and individualized training to help clients successfully train their own service dog. We are committed to supporting you throughout your owner-trained service dog journey and equipping you and your dog with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to achieve your goals and work toward certification.
Summit's Owner Trained Mission, Vision & Philosophy
Our team of experienced service dog trainers will be dedicated to work alongside you and your service dog in training to support your individual needs. Summit will work seamlessly with you to gain the skills and confidence necessary to be a successful service dog team.
Our vision right from the beginning was to have our program focus on QUALITY. We are dedicated to concentrating on the little details to ensure we do what is right for our clients and their dogs.
All dogs under our training umbrella will be trained using positive reinforcement. We do NOT use aversive techniques or equipment.
Owner Trained Program Overview
Summit will provide weekly or twice monthly classes in both private and group settings to set each individual team up for success.
During the Owner Trained Process Summit will Provide:
- Training classes for you and your service dog
- Access to owner trained materials, videos and social media community platform
- A Summit Service Dog ID card and in training vest
- Assistance in readiness for Government Certification
Upon Graduation of your Training Summit will Provide:
- Final Assessment
- Application to the Government of Alberta for your Service Dog Team ID Card
- Summit Service Dog vest will be awarded and valid for the life your dog is in service
- Ongoing support and follow up during the life of your dog in service
WHAT OUR OWNER TRAINED CLIENTS SAY...
