Service Dog Training Program

This program will train a handler and dog to be a psychiatric or mobility service dog team. A successful service dog must be safe, appropriate, and unobtrusive in public, and they must perform tasks that mitigate their handler’s disability. Both of these will be taught in this program.

Location:

Gestalt Studios, 440 W Park St, Powell, WY

Number of participants per course:

3-6 per course (2 minimum), private training sessions can be added if needed.

Requirements to sign up for Course 1:

Proof of up to date vaccinations

Pass the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test, Attend the informational meeting.

Participate in our informal meeting to clarify any questions:

Course 1:

Service Dog Prep, investment $300

This 6 week course builds the foundation for a successful service dog. We will build on all base skills learned in the CGC and teach foundation service dog skills, as well as discussing SD etiquette.

Course 2:

Task Training, investment $300

This 6 week course will teach the service dog tasks that each team requires. We will work to build the skills the dog needs to be a life changing partner. This course will also maintain the training from Service Dog Prep.

Course 3:

Attend and pass CGCA (Community Canine Good Citizen) class with Sabine

Course 4:

Public Access, investment $350

This 7 week course takes place out in public and put all the training from the previous courses into practice. The teams will be training to pass the Assistance Dogs International Public Access Test and use their tasks in the real world. At the end of the course, they will take the test, and if they pass they graduate as a SD team. 

Your Instructor

Megan joined the 307HappyDog team as an independent contractor bringing her expertise in service dog work to our clients starting in 2026.

“Hi, My name is Megan and I am excited to be joining the 307HappyDog team to bring service dog training services to the basin. I have been dog training for a decade, doing behavior work in Wyoming, behavior work and service dog training in Colorado, and service dog training in Florida. I have a master’s degree in Canine Life Sciences from Bergin University as well as a certificate of completion from their Service Dog Seminar.”