Program

Outside Certification

Certification pathway for people who have owner-trained dogs and need formal public access testing.

Who This Program Serves

People with disabilities who meet program standards and have a dog ready for evaluation.

CST evaluates obedience, task reliability, behavior, and public access readiness.
Applicants receive a clear readiness checklist before testing.
Re-testing and coaching recommendations are provided when additional training is needed.

Typical Timeline

Program includes staged evaluations, ongoing training logs, and final public access testing.

Participant Commitment

Owner-trained teams commit to documented training hours and coaching checkpoints.

Steps to begin your journey with this program.

Complete an evaluation request and temperament screening.

Participate in private and group coaching milestones with documentation.

Complete final testing and certification review.

Program requires documented independent and supervised training hours.
Certification depends on successful completion of public access and behavior standards.

We will help you determine the right pathway and next steps based on your goals.