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How old does a dog have to be to become a service dog?
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He should be at least 18 months old and have been doing public access training (performing his already mastered skills and tasks) in public for at least six months reliably before being transitioned from "service dog in training" to full service dog.
How long does it take to train a dog to be a service dog?
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With a dog who has advanced behavior skills, task training can take four to six months depending on the complexity of the tasks. The dog will need to demonstrate the ability to perform the task in various environments. Most dogs require 1-2 years to become a service dog and be fully trained in public access skills.
How much does it cost to train a dog to be a service dog?
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All in all the cost of service dog training can vary from $7000, which includes training them to perform basic tasks, to $20,000 for more intensive training. As an example the average cost of training a dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind runs about $30,000 fortunately their clients are not charged this full amount.