Assistance Dog/Service Dog School

School for guide dogs

TRAIN YOUR OWN DOG TO BE A SERVICE DOG

At Doggy Village, we specialize in training exceptional service dogs to help people with disabilities and medical needs. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs basic skills such as mobility assistance, medical alert, and emotional support. Through personalized training programs and ongoing support, we ensure that each service dog is a reliable, loving companion ready to change lives.

What types of service dogs do we train?

  • Medical alert dogs
  • Mobility dogs
  • Hearing dogs
  • Psychiatric Service dog
  • Therapy dogs – this is not a service dog

All our dogs receive a certificate from Jasmin Mayer, who is a certified assistance dog trainer by the German Assistance Dog Center TARSQ.

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Medical Alert Dogs

Medical service dogs are specially trained to detect and respond to medical conditions such as diabetes, seizures or heart disease. These amazing dogs use their heightened senses to provide early warnings, deliver help or assist in emergencies, offering safety, independence and peace of mind to their caregivers.

These highly skilled dogs provide safety, independence and life-saving assistance to people with medical conditions.

  • Migraine Alert Dogs

    They detect changes in smell or behavior that precede a migraine, giving caregivers time to prepare.

  • Diabetes Alert Dogs (DAD):

    They detect changes in blood sugar levels and alert their caregiver before it becomes dangerous.

  • Seizure Alert Dogs

    Predicting seizures before they occur (in some cases) or helping during and after a seizure by calling for help or providing comfort.

  • Cardiac Alert Dog

    They detect irregular heart rhythm or changes in blood pressure and alert their caregiver.
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Mobility Assistance Dogs

Mobility dogs are specially trained to assist people with physical disabilities or limited mobility. They assist with tasks such as retrieving objects, opening doors, pressing buttons and providing balance support. These loyal companions increase independence and improve the quality of life of their caregivers.

Experience the freedom and support a mobility dog ​​can provide!

  • Balance dogs:

    Helping people with stability issues by providing physical support while walking or standing.

  • Wheelchair Assistance Dogs:

    Assisting wheelchair users by picking up dropped objects, opening doors, or pulling a wheelchair.
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Psychiatric guide dog

Psychiatric service dogs are specially trained to help people with mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder. They perform tasks such as providing grounding during panic attacks, reminding caregivers to take medication, interrupting harmful behaviors and offering calming support.

Experience the life-changing benefits of owning a psychiatric service dog today!

  • Assistance dogs for PTSD

    Helping people with PTSD by performing tasks such as interrupting flashbacks, applying calming pressure, or providing a safe personal space in a crowd

  • Assistance dogs for anxiety:

    Help during anxiety attacks by grounding the caregiver, providing tactile stimulation, or guiding them to a quiet space.

  • Service dogs for depression

    They offer emotional support and help with daily activities, such as reminding a caregiver to take medication or wake up on time.

  • Bipolar Disorder Service Dogs:

    Supporting individuals by recognising mood changes and encouraging the use of coping or grounding mechanisms during manic or depressive episodes
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Dogs for the hearing impaired

Hearing dogs are trained to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing by alerting them to important sounds, such as doorbells, alarms, or someone calling their name. These attentive companions provide security and independence while providing loving companionship.

Each type of hearing dog is trained to meet the unique needs of its owner, offering independence and confidence in everyday life

  • Sound Alert Dogs:

    Trained to alert their caregiver to everyday sounds such as doorbells, alarm clocks or telephones ringing.

  • Emergency Alert Dogs:

    Specialized to respond to critical sounds such as fire alarms, sirens, or smoke detectors, ensuring the handler's safety

  • Dual Role Hearing Dogs:

    They serve both as hearing dogs and provide additional support, such as mobility assistance or emotional support.

  • Personal Alert Dogs:

    Helping you identify more personal sounds, such as your guide calling your name or a baby crying.
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Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs provide comfort, affection, and emotional support to people in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and more. These gentle, well-trained dogs bring joy and relief to stressful situations, helping to improve mental and emotional well-being.

Discover the healing power of therapy dogs today!

Experience the freedom and support a mobility dog ​​can provide!

  • Dogs for therapy visits:

    Visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other facilities to provide comfort and companionship

  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Dogs:

    Collaborate with healthcare professionals in structured therapy sessions to assist with physical, emotional or mental healing.

  • Facility Therapy Dogs:

    Live in facilities such as nursing homes or schools to provide ongoing emotional support and interaction with residents or students.

  • Crisis Response Dogs:

    Trained to comfort those affected by traumatic events, such as natural disasters or tragedies, by reducing stress and promoting a sense of calm.
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What are the steps to apply?

  • 1. Complete the Applications

    The application must specify what type of assistance dog you need and include a medical letter - this can be done later (we do not do medical letters). The application fee is PLN 250. Once approved, we will contact you directly to assess the dog.

    Fill out the survey 

  • 2. Test whether the dog is suitable for work

    Once your application is approved, we will assess your dog and begin public access training, if it turns out that your dog is not suitable for the service dog program, we will withdraw from the program. The cost of an in-person or online assessment is PLN 250 and will take up to 90 minutes.

  • 3. Payment for the Assistance Dog Program

    Once your dog is ready to begin training, we will require a 50% deposit towards the Service Dog Program (which is non-refundable if you decide you no longer want to continue with your dog's training. We have limited space for prospective Service Dogs and their handlers, so we want to make sure your dog is committed to training).
    The minimum cost of training a service dog is PLN 25,000 - payable in stages (the cost may be higher, as some dogs require more than 100 hours of work). (The minimum cost of a service dog in the US is $17,000).
    Following a successful assessment and application, the PLN 500 will be refunded if you decide to start the service dog program .

  • 4. Training program

    Minimum 100 hours required for the dog to be able to take the exam. Service dog in person program starts June 2025 in Warsaw 1 hour of classes is PLN 250 , if the dog requires more classes. As part of the program, dogs will be - trained in public places such as bus stops, department stores, airports and other public transport. - the dog will fly at least once during the training period - they will be trained in groups, in private classes and in various environments

  • 5.Medical recommendation and approval of the dog

    Once training objectives have been established (advanced manners and task training), we meet for training sessions, either virtually or in person.
    We provide a training journal that will be updated daily based on your training results and goals. Please note: Service dog training is one of the highest forms of obedience training and only ~5% of dogs complete training. We may discontinue training if your dog shows reactivity, fear, aggression, or health concerns at any time.

  • 6. Final exam

    After successfully completing the training, which can last from 5 months to two years, we will meet for the final certification exam. The exam is based on international standards and requirements. Only if you and your dog pass the exam with a score of 90% will you receive the sought-after certificate confirming that your dog is a qualified working animal and can accompany you, the handler. The exam can be taken as many times as you want to pass it with a score of 90%.
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Our Trainer

Jasmine Maier

I am a certified dog trainer and behavioral consultant specializing in

therapy and training of service dogs. For years I worked

with dogs in different positions, helping them to achieve full

potential as companions, emotional support animals and trained for tasks

service dogs.

I first introduced work with service and therapy dogs in Qatar.

for the first time, and my own cardio alert service dog and therapy dog, Charlie, is

the first certified service and therapy dog ​​to visit schools and universities in the country.

in this country. I now divide my time between Dubai and Qatar, helping

even more dog parents while increasing the reach of services and therapies

in the United Arab Emirates, just as I managed to do in Qatar.

As a certified guide and trainer of therapy dogs, as well as a guide and trainer of service dogs

guide and trainer, I am committed to creating positive, influential

interactions between dogs and the people they help, improving the quality of life in both regions.