Specialty Dog Training
About the Program
Private provider; important to distinguish program pricing from nonprofit placement fees.
Service Dogs Offered
Custom service dogs; facility dogs; psychiatric/medical task training; pre-trained dogs; owner-dog training
Who Qualifies
Private clients
Geographic eligibility: San Diego/Oceanside, CA; remote/out-of-area clients accepted with travel arrangements
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes — can source from shelters, rescues or breeders
Owner-training supported: Yes
Yes — existing dogs evaluated for suitability
Cost & Financial Requirements
High-cost private programs; pre-trained Level 3 dogs published around $20,000–$28,000 excluding purchase/medical costs; other program pricing varies
Directory cost category: $15,000+
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Varies by program/availability
Applications: Open / Available
Consultation/enrollment open
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Customized professional training, board-and-train/pre-trained dog pathways, handler transfer training
Travel/on-site requirement: Out-of-area clients pay travel/consulting; some must travel to San Diego for handler training
Support After Placement
Program-specific; not fully published in reviewed page