Spirited Canines offers two core streams, each offered as either a single upfront payment, or as a monthly package. Service Dog School is for dogs with minimal training, or teams that need more support. It runs for 12 months plus breaks. It brings you from the very basics to advanced obedience. 

 

Our Service Dog Graduation stream is meant for teams that have pre-existing training experience. This program sets you up to take a service dog public access test in Halifax and includes administrative help booking your examination. All teams get the same long term support and check-ins post graduation upon request.​

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If your dog is determined unsuitable for service work midway through the program you have options: If pre-paid you can use your unused training hours to have a well trained pet dog, or you can transfer training to a different service dog prospect. If paid on a month-month basis, you can pause (or restart) at any time.

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We will suggest if upfront payment is a wise choice after a behavioral assessment. Service dogs must have stable nerves, be non-reactive, and safe for public exposure. Some dogs will show excitement or behaviors that can be trained through, while others are not suitable for service work.

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Training is delivered through private lessons, drop-off training sessions where I work your dog for you in, or in small outings with other program dogs. Spirited Canines is dedicated to force-free, co-operative, and trauma informed methods. 

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Spirited Canines offers other specialized services such as learning to groom your own dog, cat training, and therapy dog training. Not sure what you're looking for? Contact us!