Develop a Reliable Service Dog Built for Real Life

K9-Indigo's Service Canine Elite Training Program is a comprehensive, professionally structured path to a fully task-trained service dog — with lifetime trainer support every step of the way.

Investment:
$35,000 | Limited Acceptance — Qualified Clients Only

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Module 01 — Service Canine Foundation Training

Every great service dog starts with a bulletproof foundation. This phase establishes the core behaviors your dog needs to function reliably in any environment — not just in controlled settings.

  • Advanced obedience designed for public environments
  • Engagement and focus development around distractions
  • Structured daily training for reliability and consistency
  • Professional behavior conditioning and stability training

Module 02 — Custom Service Task Training

No two handlers have the same needs. This phase is built entirely around you — your disability, your daily routine, and the specific tasks that will make the greatest impact on your quality of life.

  • Personalized task training tailored to the handler's needs
  • Repetition and proofing of all trained service tasks
  • Task reliability development in real-life situations
  • Functional training designed for everyday assistance

Module 03 — Board & Train Immersion Program

Your dog lives, trains, and develops in a fully immersive professional environment. This phase accelerates skill acquisition and builds the kind of confidence that only comes from consistent, structured daily work.

  • Intensive professional training immersion
  • Daily structured obedience and task development
  • Real-world training field trips and environmental exposure
  • Controlled socialization and distraction training
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Module 04 — Public Access Training

A service dog must perform reliably everywhere — not just in familiar spaces. This phase prepares your dog to handle the full range of real-world public environments with calm, consistent behavior.

  • Training in restaurants, stores, and urban environments
  • Public etiquette and calm behavior development
  • Distraction proofing in busy environments
  • Handler and canine confidence building in public spaces

Module 05 — Handler Education & Transition Training

A trained dog is only half the equation. This phase transfers control from trainer to handler through structured coaching, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to lead your service dog long-term.

  • Private handler coaching sessions
  • Leadership and communication development
  • Step-by-step transition from trainer control to handler control
  • Clear guidance for maintaining long-term reliability

Module 06 — Service Canine Certification Preparation

The final phase prepares you and your dog for official evaluation — ensuring you meet the behavioral standards required for public access certification with confidence.

  • Public access test preparation
  • Service canine standards and behavior expectations
  • Real-world evaluation environments
  • Graduation readiness assessment in public spaces
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  • Task-Specific Training

    Every handler's needs are different. Our trainers develop dogs to perform precise, real-world tasks — tailored specifically to the individual they'll be serving.

  • Medical Alert Training

    We train dogs to detect and alert to oncoming medical events — including seizures, blood sugar drops, and other critical conditions — before they escalate.

  • Anxiety & PTSD Support

    Our dogs are conditioned to recognize the early signs of anxiety and PTSD episodes — delivering grounding pressure, interrupting spirals, and providing steady support when it matters most.

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FAQs

How do I get started with training my canine?

K9-INDIGO® HOLISTIC DOG TRAINING™ starts with an evaluation. From there, we can determine which training package will best suit your canines’ behaviors, observe learning capabilities, objectives, schedule, and the overall needs for service.

Where will the private lessons take place?

If you are in the in-home service area, we usually recommend meeting beginning at your home, then proceeding to more challenging environments for training. We may also meet in a neutral environment, such as a local permitted park. If you are out of our service area, we may meet in the San Fernando Valley area or travel to you.

What kind of trainers are we?

Our team of Los Angeles canine trainers are modern, balanced, and holistic trainers!

Do you offer payment plans, and how does that work?

Yes, we do offer payment plans on any of our training packages. We require 50% down, and the balance will be paid automatically with your credit card every 2 to 4 weeks until paid in full. A small processing fee will be added to each payment. For more payment information, contact us.

My dog is over 10 years old, can she still be trained?

Yes, “we can teach an old dog new tricks”! All dogs, no matter what age, can benefit from our training program. It’s never too late to learn something new, socialize your canine, improve their agility, increase their confidence, break old habits, and instill new routines while correcting unwanted behaviors.

Do you guarantee my dog can be trained?

Any dog can be trained as long as the handler is working with their canine on a daily basis and remains consistent within the program. Our dog training includes learning our result-driven proven methods, terminology, and techniques with daily practice with consistency. Since we can’t “go home with you” to ensure your training consistency, we’re unable to make specific promises or give time limits or guarantees.

When can I start training my puppy?

As soon as they have all of their shots including their rabies vaccine, we start training puppies. Your vet can advise you when all vaccinations are complete and safe to socialize and train.

Does K9-INDIGO® offer discounts?

Yes, depending on the circumstances, we offer discounts to multiple canines (in the same household), canines adopted from rescue organizations, our returning clients with a new canine. Discounts are offered to active and retired military, law enforcement, fire department, and search & rescue personnel.

Do you offer apprenticeships, internships, staff positions?

Yes, we offer apprenticeships in Los Angeles on a limited basis. We also have job openings for experienced canine trainers, dog walkers, kennel attendants, and office staff. To be considered for a position, please send a professional, detailed cover letter outlining your canine handling experience, long and short-term career goals, office and computer skills, and your resume to training@k9indigo.com. Once completed, we may contact you if we feel you have the potential to join our Los Angeles team of canine trainers or an open staff position.

What are the prerequisites for any service?

Canines from twelve weeks and up must meet the above medical requirements and

  • Have completed all three series of puppy vaccines
  • Be on a flea control program
  • Be healthy and free from disease, illness, and injury
  • Have written proof of DHPP or DAPP, rabies, and bordetella vaccinations
  • Complete an application and evolution/temperament test You must agree to all terms and conditions of K9-INDIGO®.

What if my dog is shy or growls sometimes?

We recommend you go ahead and bring your canine in for their evaluation and temperament test; this way, our expert evaluator can further assist and provide solutions. One of our main goals is to socialize your canine, and we can safely and successfully integrate your canine into the K9-INDIGO® pack.

Personalized Training
Holistic Approach
Continuous Support
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