Mental Health Assistance Dogs - The Training Process

Mental Health Assistance Dogs - Life Gets Better

The Heeling Allies Training Program

Phase I

While in Heeling Allies intensive board and train program, dogs live with a Heeling Allies trainer where they are trained in task performance, and learn to master advanced obedience skills, behave in places of public accommodation (e.g. grocery stores, malls, and restaurants), and therapeutically interact with individuals who have mental impairments.

Phase II

During an intensive team training program, Heeling Allies Dogs and their handlers learn to work together as a team under the direction of a Heeling Allies trainer. Team training may be 8-14 days in length depending upon the type of Heeling Allies Dog.

Heeling Allies believes that team training is most effective and productive when conducted within a the recipients' community. Although Heeling Allies is located in, Seattle, Washington, Heeling Allies dogs are placed in cities all over the country. For Heeling Allies dog recipients' outside of the Seattle area, a Heeling Allies trainer travels with the dog to the recipients' hometown to conduct team training.

Phase III

Heeling Allies Service Dog teams continue lessons and check-ins on an as needed basis. The number of follow up lessons and check-ins required may for each team.

Phase IV

Heeling Allies is committed to the long-term success of our dog and handler teams. We offer support to our clients' for the life of their Heeling Allies dog, and ongoing updates are required.

Heeling Allies is located in Seattle, WA.

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