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Service Dog Training Program
Cardiac alert and travel-ready training for dogs and their handlers.
Real Training
A structured 120-hour program with hands-on guidance from an experienced trainer. Every step is reviewed individually.
Honest Standards
Certificates are earned, not issued automatically. We evaluate every dog before any documents are released.
Travel-Ready
Beyond training: we prepare you and your dog for real-world travel — airlines, documentation, routes.
\ ABOUT THE EXPERT \
Who Leads the Program
The program is led by Diana Yakubovych — a canine specialist and Pet Travel expert.
25+ years in canine work: service dog handling, sports, shows, kennels. She knows dog behavior and physiology from the inside — not from textbooks, but through thousands of dogs that have passed through her hands.
Nearly 12 years in international pet logistics. She has prepared dogs for flights to the United States, the UAE, Asia, and across the EU. Her work covers Border Collies, Labradors, Retrievers, small breeds in the cabin, and brachycephalic dogs with medical restrictions. Every dog is a separate case — with its own documents, route, and airline negotiations.
Since 2023, she has been training service dogs for cardiac alert as a partner of an international European school, significantly expanding the curriculum with her own methodology.
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What a Service Dog Status Gives You
A trained service dog opens doors that are closed to regular pets.
\ THE PROGRAM \
What's Inside the Program
The program combines proven service dog methodology with real-world readiness for international travel.
Foundation & Training Basics
Calm behavior in any environment, focus on the handler, discipline. Without this foundation, no dog can function as a service dog.
Scent Work & Alert Signals
Theory and practice of cardiac alert — how a dog recognizes physiological changes and signals through three methods: face lick, nose nudge, paw alert.
Public Access Training
Restaurants, shopping centers, transport, airports. Transferring skills from home practice to the real world — the most demanding and critical stage.
Individual Travel Preparation
After certification — one-on-one work: paperwork for your specific route, airline negotiations, reading destination country requirements. Something no online course provides.
Ready to Start Training Your Dog?
leave a request — we'll discuss your situation and whether the program is right for you.
Reach out at any time to discuss your dog, your medical situation, and your training goals. Together we'll determine whether you and your dog are ready for the program and where to start.
* The initial consultation is free — it's a conversation, not a commitment.
\ Why Us \
Why Dogs Are Trained Here
The program combines what usually exists separately: service dog methodology, international pet travel expertise, and individual support.
Expertise Built Over Decades
25+ years in canine work and nearly 12 years in international pet logistics. Thousands of dogs trained and prepared. The kind of experience no online course can replicate.
Personal Support, Not Just Online Videos
Training videos are reviewed personally by the trainer. Corrections, feedback, re-recordings — until the skill is reliable. This is real training, not a simulation.
Travel Module No One Else Offers
After certification — individual travel preparation: documents tailored to your route, airline negotiations, destination country requirements. What handlers usually have to learn the hard way.
Certificates Earned, Not Issued Automatically
Documents are not issued automatically. Every dog is evaluated, and only then — certificate, ID card, and tag. This protects both the handler and the broader service dog community.
\ Process \
The Program in Four Stages
From the first conversation to certification — every stage under personal trainer guidance.
01.
Application & Assessment
You submit a request, and we discuss your situation: your health, your goals, your dog, your lifestyle. At this stage we determine whether the program is right for you and your dog.
02.
Theory & Foundation
You receive training materials covering all program modules — from behavior fundamentals to scent work. You begin training your dog at your own pace.
03.
Practice & Certification
You submit training videos, the trainer reviews them personally and provides feedback. Once all requirements are met — certificate, ID card, and tag are issued. If the dog isn't ready, training continues at no additional cost.
04.
Travel Preparation
After certification — individual work on your specific travel route: documentation, airline requirements, destination country specifics. Support continues until departure.
Is this an official Service Dog certification?
There is no government-issued or internationally mandatory service dog certification in the United States or in most EU countries. The program provides structured training for both the dog and the handler. Upon completion, you receive a completion document, ID card, and tag. These help airlines and airports identify the dog as trained, but they do not replace official forms required by specific airlines or destination countries. During travel preparation, we work together to gather all required documents for your specific route.
How long does the program take?
Timing is strictly individual. Every dog is unique — different temperament, starting level, ability to focus. Every handler has their own rhythm and capacity for daily training. The program is not built around speed. It is built around results that are genuinely reliable. That's why we don't set timelines in advance — they become clear as the work progresses.
Do I need a professional trainer in person?
No. The program is designed for handler-led training with remote guidance. You receive training materials, submit videos, and the trainer reviews them, gives feedback, and corrects technique. Many clients additionally work with a local trainer for hands-on practice — this is welcome but not required.
What if my dog doesn't pass certification?
Certification is issued only when the dog truly meets program standards. If the dog is not ready by the end of the training period, we continue working at no additional cost until skills are reliable. In rare cases where a dog is fundamentally unsuited to service work due to temperament or health, we discuss this honestly and explore alternative options together.