COMMITTED CANINE

WHO?

• Tammie & Robert professionally train a dog that you provide
• They educate and coach you on becoming an excellent handler of your highly trained Service Dog

WHAT?

You will receive Professional Dog Training and Exceptional Handler Instruction.

Your Dog will:

• Reside in our home for ten weeks (minimum)
• Receive professional Service Dog training
• Learn high standard obedience for sound, reliable public access work
• Learn specific training for tasks to mitigate your disability

You will attend Handler Instruction & Receive:

• Three days (minimum) of Service Dog handler instruction
• Two days (minimum) of follow up one month later
• The Public Access test, to evidence your dog’s training and your handling skills
• 40+ hours of class room instruction & public outings
• A certificate providing evidence of your dog’s training and your handling
• A bound copy of the entire Instruction presentation
• Three published books on dog training
• Supplies like collar, leash and training aids
• A Service Dog vest
• A custom ID badge
• Continued support (email or telephone)
• Light snacks and beverages during the handler classes.

WHERE?

• Your dog will remain in our home during training.
• Handler Instruction is held at our facility in Brownstown, IL (see CONTACT)

HOW MUCH?

• The following costs apply to training year: 2025
• $14000 covers your dog’s training, your handler instruction, the course materials, training supplies, vest, ID, follow-up support
• Fee covers the standard ten weeks of on-site training based on a typical task list, plus 40+ hours of handler instruction
• Additional weeks of training to support a more strenuous / complicated task list requires an additional fee of $1000/week of training
• $2800 (20%) deposit is required to hold a training spot.
  • Deposit is non-refundable
  • Deposit is transferable to a future training if:
    • We are contacted at least 30 days before the training start date
    • There is an opening in the future date
• $5600 (40%) is due at drop off & $5600 (40%) is due on the first day of your Handler Instruction
• The final payment is required before the dog leaves our facility
• We offer a DISCOUNT TO DISABLED VETERANS and FIRST RESPONDERS
  • For a standard, 10 Week session Veterans receive a $3000 discount. Total cost = $11000
• We regret that we are not able to offer financial assistance to other individuals, other than veterans and first responders.

OTHER DETAILS?

• You must be able to travel to our facility on the specified dates to participate in Handler Instruction (3 days) and Follow-up (2 days, one month after Handler Instruction.)
• You must source your own dog for training. We are happy to guide you in the process.
• Occasionally, we have home-raised, Service Dog candidate puppies or dogs. See AVAILABLE
• Requirements for the Handler are listed on the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section.
• Requirements for the dog and advice regarding sourcing a suitable dog are listed on the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section.
• We recommend students bring a support individual to the Handler Instruction
• We appreciate if children under 8 years old are not in attendance, except a disabled child that is being partnered with the dog
• Transportation to or from the training facility for the dog or the student is not included
• Student meals and housing during the Handler Instruction are not included
• See CONTACT page for a list of area motels

WHEN?

We receive two dogs for training per training session (Spring, Summer, Fall.) To hold a space, please submit an application.

Deciding to have your dog professionally trained as a Service Dog requires making a very important decision. Please review the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section to help you decide if it is the right choice for you. If it is, we are excited to help you on your journey. Feel free to give us a call to discuss your plans.

If you feel confident and ready to move forward, please use our on-line application (see below.) There is no fee associated with the application. Once you apply, please keep a look-out for our first contact email. Check SPAM and JUNK folders regularly.