Service Dog Training

Service dog trainers prepare dogs to assist people with disabilities including mobility, medical alert, and psychiatric support.

With service dogs in high demand and waiting lists long, trainers generate revenue of $110,000-$390,000 with 60-75% margins.

The business requires advanced trainer certification, service dog training expertise, facility, equipment, and ADA knowledge.

Services include mobility assistance training, medical alert dogs (diabetes, seizure), psychiatric service dogs (PTSD, anxiety), public access training, owner training, and certification preparation.

Pricing typically $15,000-$30,000 per service dog or $3,000-$8,000 for owner-trained dog support.

Success factors include specialized service dog training certification, understanding ADA regulations, task-specific training expertise, temperament evaluation skills, and working with clients with disabilities.

Marketing focuses on disability organizations, VA partnerships for PTSD dogs, and medical providers.

With service dogs life-changing and demand exceeding supply in 2025, service dog training offers meaningful opportunities.