COMMITTED CANINE

Important Info & Updates

  • READ FIRST

    We take the Training of Service Dogs as well as the Instruction and Coaching of their Handlers very seriously. We have high standards for ourselves. Still, we are only half of the… Read more

  • Training Scent Discrimination – Riff

    We have been training Riff the task to alert to a specific scent. A dog’s primary sense is scent. All dogs can be taught to detect and alert their handler/owner… Read more

  • Service Dog In Training “Rock”

    Rock is a puppy from our April 2024 litter that we’ve retained for Service Dog training. We breed this specific cross (St. Poodle x Old English Sheepdog) because we’ve found… Read more

  • Riff Service Dog in Training

    Here’s a short video of Riff’s first trip to a department store for Public Access training, including while working next to a wheelchair. The Farm Store we visited permits pet… Read more

  • “Touch It” Task Training

    One of the most common tasks that we teach to Service Dogs is the “touch it” command. This is a task which begins by asking the dog to touch a… Read more

  • Nellie – Service Dog In Training

    Nellie, a Labrador Retriever (love them! as Service Dog candidates!) has been with us for our Custom Training and will be partnered with her owner soon. Here are some videos… Read more

  • Rugare: Service Dog in Training

    Rugare is a Rhodesian Ridgeback that is with us for Custom Training. We’ve trained this rarer breed before, but never for Service Dog work. Here are some short videos we… Read more

  • Training Videos

    Here you’ll find videos of dogs for which we have provided Custom Service Dog training: Read more

  • The Bottom Line

    To determine whether a Service Dog is the right choice for you and that we, at Committed Canine are the folks you would like to help you on your journey,… Read more

  • What is a Trained Dog?

    It is critical that you understand that, to be exact, there is no such thing as a “trained dog.” There are dogs that have been highly educated to perform certain… Read more

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Preparation for Future Service Dog Handlers

Welcome to the Important Information section of our Committed Canine website. On the main site, you’ll find a few pages which describe who we are and the amazing services that we offer to folks who are interested in partnering with a well trained Service Dog. In this section, you will find supporting information and articles that will guide you as you prepare to enroll your dog in one of our Service Dog training programs.

Some Topics are critical to read before moving forward with enrolling in one of our programs:

  • Requirements of the Handler
  • Requirement of and the Dog
  • How to find the right dog

If you aspire to partner with a Service Dog, please take the time to read the articles in this section. If the information supports your decision, then we encourage you to submit an application and begin the journey! We are here to help you succeed.