Gentle Touch Pet Training
We are a nonprofit program and all of our proceeds benefit Alpha Academy and New Life K9s
Service Dog Training
In-home or at Gentle Touch
Prepare your dog for service work
We're proud to offer private classes to help your dog become a service dog. You can sign your dog up for various training classes and private classes to give your dog the skills needed to be a service dog!
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Service dog training disclaimer
Please note that we cannot guarantee that your dog will be able to become a full service dog. Although we can help you prepare your dog for service work, we cannot certify service dogs or emotional support dogs for public access.
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See what path is right for you
Your path will depend on the age, skill level, and what type of assistance you need from your dog.
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We have three paths you may follow click on each to learn more:
Custom path
Service dog training paths
Puppy Path
​This path is great for young pups as young as 8 weeks old. Our puppy classes are perfect for pups just starting their training journey! See what classes and the order you'll be taking them below.
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If your pup is 8-16 weeks old, you will start with Puppy Preschool. If your pup is 4-8 months old your journey will begin with Puppy Enrichment.
1 Puppy Preschool
2 Puppy Enrichment
3 Elementary Clicker
4 Refined Manners
5 Intermediate Clicker
6 Tricks for Therapy Dogs
7 Therapy Dog Training
8 Advanced Clicker
Our Intermediate Clicker class can be taken at the same time as our Tricks for Therapy Dogs class!
Adult Dog Path
​This path is best suited for adult dogs or dogs who are older than 8 months old. See what classes and the order you'll be taking them below.
1 Elementary Clicker
2 Refined Manners
3 Intermediate Clicker
4 Tricks for Therapy Dogs
5 Therapy Dog Training
6 Advanced Clicker
Our Intermediate Clicker class can be taken at the same time as our Tricks for Therapy Dogs class!
Custom Path
​For this path,
1 Elementary Clicker
2 Refined Manners
3 Intermediate Clicker