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Basic Obedience
Basic obedience training is the foundation of a well-behaved, confident, and reliable dog. It teaches essential commands and good manners that help dogs communicate effectively with their handlers while promoting safety, trust, and positive behavior both at home and in public.
At Grace & Integrity K9, our Basic Obedience Program focuses on building a strong relationship between you and your dog through positive, reward-based training methods. We teach dogs how to respond consistently to fundamental commands while helping owners develop the skills needed to maintain those behaviors long after training is complete.
Our program typically includes:
- Sit – Remain seated until released.
- Down – Lie down calmly on command.
- Stay – Hold position despite distractions.
- Come – Return promptly and reliably when called.
- Heel/Loose-Leash Walking – Walk politely beside the handler without pulling.
- Place – Go to and remain on a designated bed, mat, or platform.
- Leave It – Ignore food, objects, or other distractions.
- Drop It – Release an item safely when instructed.
- Polite Greetings – Eliminate jumping and encourage calm interactions with people.
- Good Manners – Improve focus, impulse control, and respectful behavior in everyday situations.
Throughout the course, dogs are gradually introduced to real-world distractions so they learn to remain focused and responsive in a variety of environments.
Whether your goal is a well-mannered family companion or preparing your dog for more advanced training, basic obedience provides the essential skills every dog needs to become a confident, enjoyable member of the family.
Grace & Integrity K9 provides American Kennel Club (AKC) evaluations and testing, giving handlers the opportunity to earn nationally recognized titles that reflect their dog’s training and behavior.
PTSD Service Dogs
Unleashing Independence
A PTSD service dog is a specially trained dog that assists an individual living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by performing specific tasks that help manage their symptoms. These dogs are more than companions—they are working partners trained to provide support during real-life challenges.
Common tasks a PTSD service dog may perform include interrupting anxiety or panic attacks, providing grounding during flashbacks, creating space in crowded environments, waking their handler from nightmares, or reminding them to take medication.
By offering both practical assistance and a sense of security, PTSD service dogs help their handlers regain independence, confidence, and a greater ability to navigate daily life.
Mobility Assistance Dogs
Helping one another
A mobility assistance service dog is a specially trained dog that helps individuals with physical disabilities navigate daily life more safely and independently. These dogs provide hands-on support with movement, balance, and everyday tasks.
Common tasks may include retrieving dropped items, opening and closing doors, turning lights on and off, assisting with transfers, and providing stability while walking. Some dogs are also trained to help pull a wheelchair or brace to support balance when appropriate.
Mobility assistance dogs play a vital role in increasing independence, reducing physical strain, and giving their handlers greater confidence in moving through their environment.
Autism Assistance Dogs
Understanding
An autism assistance dog is a specially trained service dog that supports an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder by improving safety, communication, and daily functioning. These dogs are trained to meet the unique needs of each person they serve.
Common tasks may include preventing wandering by staying tethered to a child, providing deep pressure for calming during sensory overload, interrupting repetitive or self-harming behaviors, and helping ease transitions in unfamiliar environments. They can also offer emotional stability and act as a social bridge, encouraging positive interactions with others.
Autism assistance dogs help create a greater sense of independence, security, and confidence for both the individual and their family.
Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs are not service dogs and do not have the same public access rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Therapy dogs provide comfort and support to others through organized volunteer activities and approved visitation programs.
At Grace & Integrity K9, we believe that well-trained therapy dogs can bring comfort, encouragement, and emotional support to people in need. Our Therapy Dog Training Program prepares dogs and their handlers to confidently and appropriately interact with individuals in a variety of community settings.
Through positive reinforcement training, teams learn the skills necessary to provide calm, safe, and meaningful interactions in environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, rehabilitation centers, and community outreach events.
Program Focus Areas:
- Basic and advanced obedience skills
- Public manners and socialization
- Confidence-building in various environments
- Appropriate greeting behaviors
- Exposure to medical equipment and mobility aids
- Handler communication and advocacy skills
- Preparing for therapy dog evaluations and certification requirements
Who Can Participate?
Handlers who wish to volunteer with their dog in community-based therapy work are encouraged to apply. Each dog will undergo an assessment to determine temperament, stability, and suitability for therapy work, as not every dog is a good candidate for this type of service.
Benefits of Therapy Dog Teams:
- Provide comfort and emotional support to others
- Promote positive social interactions
- Support reading, educational, and wellness programs
- Enhance community engagement and outreach opportunities
Our goal is to develop confident, well-mannered therapy dog teams that make a positive impact while representing the highest standards of canine training, safety, and professionalism.
Education and Outreach
A Little Goes a Long Way
At Grace & Integrity K9, Education & Outreach is our commitment to informing, empowering, and connecting our community around service dogs and disability awareness. Through workshops, public presentations, community events, and online resources, we provide accurate information about service dog roles, training standards, handler rights, and proper public interaction.
Our goal is to reduce misconceptions, prevent access issues, and create more inclusive spaces for service dog teams. By educating both handlers and the public, we help build a stronger, more supportive community rooted in respect, understanding, and advocacy.
Grace & Integrity K9 Program Pricing
Assessment
$25.00
A program assessment helps determine whether a dog is safe, suitable, trainable, and appropriate for the handler’s needs and the demands of the program.
Basic Obedience Program
$100.00
6 week long program that includes
Leash Work, Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, Place, Leave it and Recall (Come)
Service Dog Program
Price is based on Income
This program is 12 to 24 months long. Meets weekly for approximately 1 hour.
Therapy Dog Program
$1200.00
This program is 12 to 24 months long. Meets weekly for approximately 1 hour.
Handlers must complete 100 hours of volunteer work to be certified.
You will receive program certification for completion of our programs. This ONLY certifies that you have met all of our requirements for completion of each program. You will be tested for AKC Star Puppy, AKC Good Canine, AKC Urban Canine.
We provide a range of additional services tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Reach out to us with your questions.
