Service Dog Training Programs
Build a Service Dog That Is Truly Your Partner
Training a service dog is a long-term commitment—and the journey starts long before a dog learns its first task. A successful service dog needs excellent manners, confidence, extensive socialization, reliable obedience, and the ability to calmly navigate the world around them.
At Barking Bubz Dog Training, we believe the strongest service dog partnerships are built through teamwork. Our programs are designed to give you the tools, guidance, and professional support needed to raise and train a highly capable service dog while creating a strong bond between you and your dog.
Whether you are raising your own puppy, need additional professional guidance, or want more hands-on support during the early stages, we have an option to fit your needs.
Choose Your Service Dog Training Path
Service Dog Prep Pack
Weekly Service Dog Training
1 Professional Training Session Per Week
This option is designed for handlers who are prepared to take an active role in training their service dog between sessions.
You will meet with your professional dog trainer for one 1-hour session each week. Sessions take place in your home or within the same ZIP code, depending on your dog's current training needs.
As your dog progresses, training locations may include:
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Your home
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Neighborhood environments
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Parks
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Dog-friendly stores
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Pet-friendly businesses
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Other appropriate public environments
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Eventually, public access training locations
Your trainer will help you develop the skills necessary to continue training between sessions while gradually increasing your dog's ability to focus and behave appropriately in increasingly challenging environments.
A 7 month minimum commitment is required.
Best for: Handlers who have the time, consistency, and confidence to do the majority of their dog's daily training themselves with professional guidance each week.
Preferred Pro Pack
Twice-Weekly Service Dog Training
2 Professional Training Sessions Per Week
*Our Most Popular Option*
For most service dog teams, we strongly recommend two professional training sessions per week.
This is our preferred option for puppies, especially during the critical early stages of development. Puppies require an extraordinary amount of socialization and exposure to the world in addition to learning obedience, manners, neutrality, and the foundational skills necessary for service work.
With two sessions per week, your trainer can provide more consistent guidance while helping you stay ahead of common puppy challenges and steadily build your dog's skills.
Sessions are 1 hour long and take place at your home or within the same ZIP code. As your dog develops, training can progress into environments such as:
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Parks
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Dog-friendly stores
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Pet-friendly businesses
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Neighborhood environments
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Other appropriate public locations
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Eventually, public access environments
You will continue practicing with your dog between sessions, allowing your trainer to help you build reliable skills while maintaining consistency at home and in the real world.
Best for: Puppies, first-time service dog handlers, and families who want more frequent professional support and a faster, more structured progression.
Service Dog Pre-K
Professional Puppy Development + Constant Handler Training
Service Dog Pre-K is our most recommended option for families with children or families who want additional support during the demanding puppy stage. Your puppy will spend multiple months receiving individualized care with our puppy raiser, learning basic household manners around cats, dogs, children, multiple people, and everyday home life.
At the same time, our professional dog trainer will take your puppy on structured outings to facilitate rapid, controlled socialization and begin building the foundational skills needed for future service work.
You will also participate in weekly training sessions throughout the program. This allows you to immediately build a strong bond with your puppy, become an active part of their development, and learn how to maintain their training at home.
This program helps take the stress of puppy raising off your family while allowing your puppy to receive consistent professional attention, socialization, and training during their most important developmental months. It can also help prevent common puppy behaviors such as keep-away, counter surfing, and other unwanted habits from becoming established in the home.
The program generally continues until your puppy is approximately 8 months old, when they will transition home with their forever family to continue task training and further service dog development.
Best for: Families with children, busy families, or anyone who wants to reduce the stress of puppy raising while giving their future service dog a strong foundation through professional care, rapid socialization, and early training.