A deep bond is created and together the Service Team can overcome many of the limitations that a disability presents.   Any individual with a diagnosed physical, psychiatric or emotional disability qualifies under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 to have a service animal that is trained to perform a useful function. The breed of the dog is not important, nor is it's background.  The most important quality in a service dog is the bond between human and dog.  If you do not already have a dog that you would like to train to be a service animal, we will help you pick one out of one of the the local no-kill rescues.  Rescue dogs can make great service dogs because they are often abandoned for having prime working dog characteristics: focus, sharp mental faculties and a need for a job. Given training and guidance most dogs can learn to function in a service capacity. The average pet can often be transformed into a highly effective service animal if the family is willing to institute the structure necessary for success in the program.  The transition from a pet to a service dog is a fascinating process to watch.  It takes a different mentality in both human and dog to be a Service Team and can often be a significant part of therapy for many issues.      We take a novel approach to service dog training that opens up the opportunity to have a dedicated service animal at your side from the very beginning of the program.  If you do not already have a dog you wish to train, we will help you find a dog that you bond deeply with and place him/her with you on the first day of training in most cases.  There is no long waiting list and you choose the dog that will be your constant companion.   We then work side by side with you and teach you how to train your service dog.  You will learn how your dog thinks, how to teach it any skill you need for it to perform as well as how to achieve good behavior and performance in public. You will also never need to send your service animal away for reinforcement training. Through our approach training is enhanced and reinforced daily. We have created a monthly subscription program that is accessable to the average individual.  A program will take anywhere from 6 to 18 months, depending on the difficulty of skills required for your specific needs and the family's consistency with training.    Monthly Subscription - $275 per month Four private sessions per month (average one hour per week) in public locations Between 6 to 10 hours of group class time per month Training includes education regarding your access rights under State and Federal law Advocacy in the event of access issues with your dog. A support network of current Service Teams and the Program Alumni You don't have to be incapacitated for a service animal to help you. Whether it's picking up things you dropped, carrying your things so that you don't have weight pulling on one side of your body, letting you know before a seizure or low blood sugar episode occurs or helping parents manage a developmentally challenged child, service animals can provide assistance, companionship, and independence for the handler in a way that nothing else can. Contact us today to find out how a Service Animal can help you. 505-604-6367 2003 Southern Blvd. SE #102-85, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 answers@afreshperspectivedogtraining.com