Service Dog Training &
Placement

At Farrah’s Canine College LLC, we specialize in developing reliable, stable, and task-trained service dogs for individuals who require canine assistance to live more independently. Whether you are looking to train your own dog or are interested in a fully trained service dog, our program is built on ethical training, real-world reliability, and proven working standards.

What Is a Service Dog?

A service dog is a specially trained working dog that performs specific tasks to assist an individual with a disability. These tasks must directly mitigate the handler’s disability and allow greater safety, independence, or functionality in daily life.

Service dogs are not emotional support animals or therapy dogs. They are trained to work in public settings and must demonstrate excellent obedience, neutrality, and task reliability.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs are permitted to accompany their handlers into public places when properly trained and under control.

Service Dog Training Options

We offer two service dog pathways depending on your needs, timeline, and dog availability.

Owner-Trained Service Dog Program

For clients who wish to train their own dog, we offer structured, professional guidance from evaluation through advanced task work.

This program includes:

Temperament and suitability assessment
Foundation obedience and engagement
Public access training in real-world environments
Disability-specific task training
Handler education and control skills
Ongoing progress evaluations

Not every dog is suitable for service work. Dogs must demonstrate stability, confidence, and sound temperament. If a dog is not appropriate for service work, we will be honest and transparent.

Fully Trained Service Dogs for Placement

Farrah’s Canine College LLC offers a limited number of professionally trained service dogs for placement with approved clients.

Each dog is:

Carefully selected for temperament, nerve strength, and stability
Professionally trained in obedience and public access behavior
Socialized extensively in real-world environments
Trained for specific service tasks based on client needs

Because proper matching is critical, all placements require an application, consultation, and approval process. Our goal is long-term success for both the handler and the dog.

Types of Service Work We Support

Service dogs may be trained to assist with tasks such as:

Mobility and balance assistance
Psychiatric and PTSD-related task work
Deep pressure therapy
Retrieval of items
Interruption of harmful behaviors
Alert or response tasks specific to the handler’s disability

Task training is customized to the individual and their documented needs.

Training Philosophy & Standards

At Farrah’s Canine College LLC, we prioritize:

Ethical, humane training practices
Clear communication and consistency
Neutral, confident dogs capable of public access
Individualized training plans
Honest assessments and realistic expectations

We do not sell “instant service dogs” or registration cards. True service dogs are built through proper training, structure, and accountability.

Important Legal Information

There is no official federal certification, registration, or ID required for a service dog in the United States. Any company claiming to sell “certified” service dogs without training is misleading.

Handlers are responsible for ensuring their dog is:

Task trained to mitigate a disability
Under control at all times
Housebroken and safe in public

We follow ADA guidelines and educate our clients on both their rights and responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does service dog training take?

Training timelines vary depending on the dog, tasks required, and training path. Most programs range from several months to over a year.

Can any dog become a service dog?

No. Service work requires specific temperament traits. Not all dogs are suitable.

Do you guarantee service dog performance?

While we train to high standards, behavior depends on continued handling, maintenance, and the environment. No ethical trainer can guarantee behavior for life.

Do service dogs need certification or registration?

No. There is no legal certification required under the ADA.

Get Started

If you are interested in service dog training or placement through Farrah’s Canine College LLC, the first step is a consultation to determine the best path forward.

Service Dog Training & Placement