
Frequently asked questions.
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Yes we are insured through The Hartford.
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No we don’t use prongs or e-collars in our training.
Our training is rewards based with either food, toys, or praise. The dog is rewarded with what they find rewarding.
Our goal is to avoid these tools as much as possible.
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This is a certification that is earned by completing a minimum of 300 hours of hands on dog training, a proctored exam, and a referral letter.
This certification is controlled by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers.
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A service dog is a dog who is specifically trained to mitigate a disabled person’s disability. They are for one handler only and are trained to behave in public to an exceptional level.
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Emotional Support Animals or (ESAs) do not require training and only have access in housing according to the Fair Housing Act. However we believe that all dogs should be trained and are happy to assist!
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Unfortunately it takes about 1-2 years to train a dog to an acceptable level to travel on an airline. The ACAA states that only fully trained service dogs may be allowed on flights with their disabled handler. We are happy here at Phenomenal Canine to assist in training your dog for a disability through our service dog program.
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Service dog training can be as much as $15,000 over the course of 2-3 years. Please inquire within for quotes on pricing for your situation as we may have scholarships or other methods of payment available.
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Phenomenal Canine does not train guide dogs. We suggest reaching out to your local guide dog organization.
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We do not have started or dogs who are finished training at this moment in time. Our program assists disabled handlers in training their own service dog with our assistance.
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Because we are working with living thinking beings we cannot guarantee that your dog will be successful and graduate the program.
However, Phenomenal Canine has multiple checkpoints to ensure that we do not spend unnecessary funds if we believe the dog will not work out.
We do not offer refunds for past training.