
You've gotten your dog so far.
Let us take you the whole way

At Canine Assistance Puerto Rico we specialize in Owner training dogs so that pets behave as well as service dogs and well trained pets become certified service animals using a holistic training approach. With highly qualified certified canine behavior consultants who offer puppy / adolescent / senior dog, canine communication, and proper socialization programs as well as private training.
Classes are run by T. Keck BS, RCIS, Certified Behavior Consultant using live online sessions in the comfort of your home living environment, unless on-site is specified. We communicate in English to ensure that everyone can participate with live caption translation in Español, and other languages.
We encourage everyone in the household to attend classes so everyone is using the same techniques and cues. To maintain our 97% success rate we use intimidation free methods with the aid of calming signals to encourage less stressful training and create a mutual bond between human and canine instead of using treats. Your dog will not be forced to do anything it isn't happy doing.
Before you get a dog / puppy you may want to book a free consultation with T. to talk about nutrition, responsible ownership, equipment, and appropriate expectations in early training.

Our
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Free Consultation
Whether pre-puppy or you have a dog already, it's best to schedule some time to speak with us virtually or just give us a call. Spoken language is English so that everyone may participate. We use a secure online meeting platform with Live caption translation available in Spain Español and many other languages:
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Discuss your specific goals, condition, and challenges.
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Discuss training commitment and program cost.
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Answer all questions regarding the training process.
$0 Free /30 minutes
Assessment with 1-1 Coaching 🏅
Initial comprehensive assessment with 1 on 1 guidance in designated outdoor environment or performed live virtually to aid in the development and implementation of a new calm behavior based on the primary problem. Assessments are held on Sunday mornings from 8:30am until 10:00am before hot temperatures. Each session lasts about 2 hours with a maximum of one dog in a session:
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Includes a personalized assessment report to continue improving calm behavior or resource based on initial assessment.
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Each coaching session solidifies one new positive behavior.
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We will also discuss sterilization, nutrition, general doggy manners, and responsible dog ownership.
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Each assessment is per dog.
$180 /session
Foolproof Pet Training
~Part 1 🦴💬 Dog Communication 101
12 live online classes in-home to socialize all dogs in the household. Two hour session include orientation, a detailed approach to training a dog without treats, and a practical approach to decreasing stressful environments. Beginner owner training P1 classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Classes are live online in a group to lower cost. Each program last 3 months {one day a week} with a maximum of 6 dogs in a class. This foundation course creates a mutual bond based on the following behavior skills:
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Canine communication
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Creating choice in practical ways
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Stopping jumping and high stress
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Stopping nuisance barking
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Walking with no pulling on leash
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Proper canine nutrition
Group: $83.30/class
Private: $180/class
Foolproof Owner Training
~Part 2 📈🐕 Proper Canine Socialization
10 classes are a combination of live online and on-site training, building independence
over obedience, re-training proper socialization, and maintaining proper manners. Advanced owner training P2 classes are held on Sundays { two days a month}. Each program last 4 months with a maximum of 4 dogs in a class. Getting the best canine behavior in various environments using the following skills:
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Manage passing other animals nicely on or off leash
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Advance leash or off leash skills without misbehaving
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Problem solving behavior
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Proper house manners with guests
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Improving dog handling skills
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Reactivity training for over-excited or aggressive dogs
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Pet testing & Certificate
Group: $119.70/ class
Private: $280/ class
~Part 3 🎟️ Service Dog Owner Training
6 weeks of intense training using clinically proven methods to teach owners the correct way to train a pet to become a qualified service animal with love, respect, and a mutually beneficial relationship. Many people misunderstand owner training to mean focus on obedience training with no professional help which results in poorly trained service animals or denial of public access. Advanced Service dog owner training classes are held quarterly on Saturdays on-site for qualified applicants only {one day per week}. Each program last 6 weeks with a maximum of 4 dogs in a class. Includes:
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4 Task that incorporate timely warnings to the handler which can greatly reduce or eliminate unwanted thoughts, obsessions, difficulty sleeping, excessive movements, fear of going outside, crowd anxiety, increased irritability, flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, hyperactivity, or hyper-vigilance
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Training equipment + vest
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SD Testing & Training Certificate
Group: $330/ class
Private: $886/class