MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TRAINING SERVICE DOGS


1. The service dog must respond to commands (basic obedience and skilled tasks) from the client 90% of the time on the first ask in all public and home environments.

2. The service dog should demonstrate basic obedience skills by responding to voice and/or hand signals for sitting, staying in place, lying down, walking in a controlled position near the client and coming to the client when called.

3. The service dog must meet all of the standards as laid out in the minimum standards for Assistance Dogs in Public, as recommended by Assistance Dogs International, and should be equally well behaved in the home.

4. The service dog must be trained to perform at least 3 tasks to mitigate the client’s disability.

5. The client must be provided with enough instruction to be able to meet the ADI Minimum Standards for Assistance Dogs in Public.

The client must be able to demonstrate:
* That their dog can perform at least 3 tasks.
* Knowledge of acceptable training techniques.
* An understanding of canine care and health.
* The ability to maintain training, problem solve, and continue to train/ add new skills (as required) with
their service dog.
* Knowledge of local access laws and appropriate public behavior.



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