What is a Service Dog?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990) a dog is considered a “service dog” if it has been “individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability.” These dogs are more than just pets. They are companions. The service dog will provide safety, confidence, independence and companionship to their owner.

At Doggie Do Good, Inc., we train many different types of service dogs depending on the need of the owner. We also will consider training a doggie that the owner already has if that doggie is a qualified candidate for service. All service dog training includes solid basic obedience such as: Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, Down, and Leave It. We train service dogs for the hearing impaired, mobility and balance, therapy, seizure assistance, and for people wheel chair bound to name a few.

Custom Training to Fit Your Needs!

Training Includes:

• Sit
• Stay
• Come
• Heel
• Down
• Leave it

After training is complete, all dogs will be certified service dogs under Doggie Do Good. All service dogs are trained for your specific needs, which may include:

• Hearing Impaired: Alerts its owner of something important that the person may not hear on their own.
• Smoke/Fire/Clock Alarm
• Telephone
• Baby crying
• Knocking at door etc.

Therapy Services 

Provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, mental institutions, schools, etc.

“I can now experience the miracles of life with the help of my dog!”

• Mobility/Balance: Helps a physically disabled person in wheelchair or with balance. 
• Pick up objects
• Open/close doors
• Turn lights on/off
• Steady Pull a person in wheelchair

Seizure Assistance

Brings comfort and safety to the person during a seizure.

• Move dangerous objects away from the person
• Call 911
• Lie next to the person for comfort
• Retrieve medication

NOTE: These dogs will not be taught to alert before a seizure occurs. Training seminars also available throughout California.