A trainer and a focused working dog at an overlook

Specialty Program · 3 Months

You train with us every week.

Our Complete Service Dog Program pairs a specialized three-month Board & Train with weekly handler training, so the dog and handler develop together as a team.

Best for

Handlers who need a highly reliable, publicly-neutral working dog.

The Complete Service Dog Program is a specialized three-month Board & Train combined with weekly handler training. For every week your dog trains with Kynos, you receive a private one-hour session — because a service dog is only as effective as the handler working it.

The goal is to continuously transfer the training to you so you and your dog operate as a reliable team in the real world, not just in a training environment.

Evaluation required before this program

Training may include

  • Advanced Obedience
  • Public Access Skills
  • Environmental Neutrality
  • High-Distraction Reliability
  • Confidence
  • Real-World Training
  • Customized Task Work
  • Handler-Specific Skills

Out-of-area clients

We work with handlers who travel to Kynos from outside Southern California. Owner training can be customized around your location, travel schedule, and individual circumstances so you still get the weekly handler coaching the program is built on.

An honest note

Not every dog is suited to service work. Every dog is evaluated for temperament and suitability before entering the program, and we won't claim a dog qualifies when it doesn't.

Common questions

Not sure where to start?

Every dog begins with a free evaluation. Tell us about your dog and we'll recommend the right path — no pressure.