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ELITE SERVICE DOG PROGRAM
People that suffer from medical conditions, aliments or disabilities
have their lives changed when they get a Service Dog.
Owner Trainer
Our next class starts September & October 2026. Classes will be at various locations, dates and times to be determined..
Our programs offers you the opportunity to train your own dog as a Service Dog. We teach dog owners how to work with their own dogs and convert them from a pet into a Service Dog. This allows owners to strengthen their bond with their dog and builds the dog's ability to respond to the owner's needs. This is the most cost efficient way of obtaining a Service Dog.
This is a 30 class program scheduled over approximately 50 weeks. This program is presented in partnership with the Canadian Association of Service Dog Trainers, the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Medical Service Dogs International.
Handlers will be assigned homework between classes. Keeping up with the training is crucial to your success. Simply attending the classes not sufficient. We recommend a minimum of 10 hours of training per week, spread out in short training sessions very day. We will ask your dogs if you did your homework and they never not lie to us. The Schedule will be flexible in order to accommodate for weather, holidays an anything unforeseen; however, classes will be approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. We train in public spaces: malls, stores, parks and in downtown settings.
Please see Program Requirements below.
Fully & Partially Trained Service Dogs
We have access to fully or partially trained Service Dogs and can match clients with dogs that will meet their needs.
A Partly trained Service Dogs means that they have learned most of what they need to know. In some cases even partially the tasks required. The remainder of the training will be provided by Complete K9 in conjunction with the handler as part of our Owner Training program. A fully trained dog have learned all it needs to know including the tasks required. All that remains is the pairing with their handler.
Certification Preparation
Have you trained your own Service Dog and are getting Ready for your Provincial Certification? Maybe you and your Service Dog are due to re-certify and want to brush up on your skills. We offer classes that help prepare you to attain Provincial Certification. This is a 4 week program, additional Classe are provided if needed. The start times are flexible in order to prepare you for the date of your certification.
Program Requirements
There are requirements that must be met in order to qualify to have a Service Dog:
1) You must have a medical condition that would benefit from a Service Dog.
2) A Medical Professional must sign off attesting to the fact that you have a Medical condition and that a Service Dog will benefit you to cope with you condition. Download this form by clicking the link below.
3) An application must be completed and submitted for review. Download by clicking the link below.
4) An Intake Interview is required. This allows us to assess your needs and help us plan on how to best assist you.
5) To be part of our Owner Training Program, all dogs must be a minimum of 4 months of age and be assessed to determine their suitability to become a Service Dog. This includes disclosure of all behavioural and medical issues.
To register, download the Medical Referral and Registration forms
then return them by email at completek9bc@gmail.com
Flying With Your Service Dog
Most airlines allow trained service dogs to travel in the aircraft cabin at no additional charge when they meet the airline's requirements:
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Be individually trained to perform tasks that assist with a disability.
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Remain under your control at all times.
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Be harnessed or leashed while travelling.
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Stay on the floor in front of your seat unless otherwise directed by the airline.
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Meet all destination health and entry requirements.
To help ensure a smooth travel experience:
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Contact your airline as early as possible.
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Confirm documentation deadlines.
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Review destination vaccination and import requirements.
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Bring copies of all required paperwork.
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Allow extra time at the airport.