Service dog training built for real life.
Task training, public-access practice, therapy-dog preparation, and support for handlers who are training their own dogs.
Four training tracks.
Each program follows the same documented protocol, adjusted for the handler's needs and the dog's role.
Service Dog Training
Mobility assistance, medical alert, psychiatric support, and autism assistance - trained to ADI task and public access standards.
Therapy Dog Training
Temperament and handling work for dogs visiting hospitals, schools, and care facilities, including certification prep.
Owner-Trained Dog Onboarding
Already have a dog at home? We evaluate and onboard owner-trained dogs into the program, picking up wherever their training currently stands.
Private Obedience
One-on-one manners and behavior correction for family pets - leash skills, recall, and impulse control.
Trained to ADI Standards
Dontsis Obedience trains and places dogs according to the standards set by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the coalition that governs training and placement practices for the assistance dog industry worldwide.
What we train and test.
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Documented training protocol
Every dog is trained against a written curriculum, not ad hoc sessions.
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Public access testing
Dogs are tested in real public environments before placement, matching ADI's minimum standards.
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Ethical placement practices
Matching is based on the handler's disability-related needs, not availability or upsell.
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Ongoing accountability
Placements follow ADI's code of ethics for training and client support.
How training works.
A structured progression from evaluation and foundation work through task training, public access, and follow-up.
| Stage | Name | What happens |
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| 01 | Evaluation | Assessment of the handler's needs and, if applicable, the dog's temperament and suitability for service work. |
| 02 | Foundation Training | Obedience, focus, and impulse control - the base every task and public access skill is built on. |
| 03 | Task Training | Work trained specific to the handler's disability: retrieval, alerting, bracing, interruption, and more. |
| 04 | Public Access Testing | Formal testing against ADI public access standards before placement. |
| 05 | Ongoing Support | Follow-up sessions and refreshers for the working life of the team. |
13 years of hands-on training experience.
Training includes foundation skills, task work, and repeated practice in everyday public settings. Programs are adjusted to the dog and handler rather than run as one-size-fits-all packages.
Training in real settings.
A look at public-access work, one-on-one training, and medical-alert dogs on the job.
Start with an evaluation.
Tell us what kind of support you need and whether you already have a dog. We’ll start with fit, temperament, and training goals.
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Training
- Service, therapy & private obedience
- Availability
- By appointment
- info@dontsisobedience.com