Service Dog Training Institute

Service Dog Training Institute

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Self-paced online (text and video) positive classes since 2008 for self-training service dogs wi Classes are available on demand.

R+ Assistance dog online courses for owner-trainers instructed by Donna Hill B.Sc.B.Ed. who hosts 2 'How To' Dog Training Youtube channels (video list at http://servicedogtraininginstitute.ca/free-videos) and www.servicedogtraining institute.ca. One hour web cam sessions available, and 3x 30 min weekly sessions too! Join others who are training their own service dogs. FREE Assistance (Service) Dog Selection class:
http://servicedogtraininginstitute.ca/choosing-a-service-dog

Library Subscription | Service Dog Training Institute 06/13/2026

If you enter the code LIBRARY15: you'll get a special deal on the library membership until June 30. 100 days for just CA$15 cancel anytime and still get access for the 100 days or continue with the monthly CA$11 after that.

Library Subscription | Service Dog Training Institute Library includes video & posts about raising, equipment, health and training a Service Dog. For owners, trainers and anyone helping train a service dog.

05/01/2026

Here's our May newsletter! Check out our new class! Treibball Foundation Skills for people with disabilities! Link in the comments.

02/14/2026

Join SDTI’s FREE QA Chat
“Handlers Under Stress (How to remember cues for your dog)”�Today! Sat Feb 14 at 1pm Pacific
Find out what strategies other handlers use to prepare them how to act in unusual and emergency situations. Bring your questions, share your experiences. Meet the community!
Zoom link is posted in the comments below.
Please arrive on time as you won't be let in if you are more than 10 minutes late.
The approx. one hour session will be recorded and put in the SDTI library for subscribers.

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Understanding How Dogs Learn: A Three-Part Series on the Science Principles Behind Service Dog Training | Service Dog Training Institute 02/13/2026

Have you seen this month's blog post? It's on Principles of Learning focused on Emotions!

Understanding How Dogs Learn: A Three-Part Series on the Science Principles Behind Service Dog Training | Service Dog Training Institute Alert: Long Post! Whether you're raising your first service dog prospect or you've trained dozens of working dogs, you've probably noticed something remarkable: certain principles seem to apply to every dog, regardless of breed, age, or temperament. That's not coincidence—it's science. Just as gra...

02/03/2026

Check out our Feb Newsletter. All about Learning Principles related to emotions in Dogs! Link in the comments.

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In-person Training And Online From
Nanaimo, BC
V9R6P3

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4am
Wednesday 9:30am - 4am
Thursday 9:30am - 4am
Friday 9:30am - 4am
Saturday 9:30am - 4am