Train your own service dog to task reliably and stay calm, no matter the distractions...
without flaring your disabilities or draining your energy
Train my service dog!
The Pack is perfect for you if...
- You know the help that a service dog can give would change your life, but you have no idea how to make a training plan.
- You've been DIYing your training with YouTube, but your dog's progress feels... kinda stuck.
- You want your service dog to listen to your cues out of joy, not because you use pain, force, or intimidation to get there (ew, gross).
- You don't have a ton of extra energy to train your dog, so you want every single minute to actually count towards progress and maximize the time you do have.
- You want to still mostly do things on your own but have someone you trust to answer questions and provide feedback when you need it.
You shouldn't feel stressed while training your service dog.
When you join the Pack, you'll see changes like:
- Knowing exactly what to work on next (and how!) to get closer to your goals.
- Trusting your dog to complete the tasks that you have trained to help you when you need them most.
- Falling into simple routines that meet your dogs needs fully without hurting your energy levels.
- Feeling confident in the support that you have through the process, both within the membership and with outside professionals like vets and groomers.
- Lowering your daily stress by eliminating all the "what ifs" and anxieties around your training.
And no, you don't have to have unlimited energy or a "normal" body to do this.
Our methods are designed for real disabled handlers in mind and adaptable to any accommodation you might need. You'll have the individualized attention to create an actually doable plan for you and your body.
These members had wins within their first month in the program:
“She's finally ignoring the pillow!”
My puppy's first instinct is to play with everything in her mouth. For example, I have a little firm pillow I want to teach her a chin rest onto but she always tries to go after it to bite at it and play. Update: I've been following your advice and she's successfully transferred the behavior! Thank you so much!
~ Flor & Thistle (Poodle)
“Charley waited for the other dog to move away without barking.”
Last night in our lobby we were waiting for the elevator and got rushed by this very reactive smaller dog that frequently causes near dog fights to break out. Charley calmly stayed next to me as we waited for the dog to move away from the elevator so we could enter, didn’t do anything more than glance at the dog once. Huge win!
~ Haley & Charley (Husky)
“Didn't need to worry because he was settling so well.”
We have practiced the settle protocol that is in the courses a couple of times to try and get a natural settle. We've made it up to about 5 minutes in training sessions, honestly he might have even settled for longer this time while I was talking and got engrossed in conversation!
~ Auden & Solstice (Mix)
Your Journey Inside the Pack
#1
Exercise and Enrich Your Dog Easily
First things first: happy, fulfilled dogs = WAY easier to train.
No lasting behavior change can happen without making sure our service dogs' needs are met first.
You'll create your ideal schedule to meet all your service dog's needs without adding too much to your plate.
You'll feel finish this phase feeling calm, on top of things, and already noticing your dog checking in with you more to play the service dog training game.
#2
Teach Essential Manners in the Home
No more grooming hassles, worrying about visitors coming over, or stressful vet visits.
In this phase, you'll teach your dog real-life manners so you can actually enjoy having them around the house (and maybe even eat dinner without having to move across the room mid-bite). You'll enjoy hanging out with your service dog at home without frustration or overwhelm.
#3
Teach Calm Behavior Outside of the Home
This is where you and your service dog learn to be unbothered in the real world.
Pulling on leash, ignoring cues, getting distracted by squirrels? Not anymore!
We'll practice together until walks in pet-friendly stores, parks, and neighborhoods feel simple and easy.
#4
Public Access and Tasking
This is where everything you and your service dog have been working on comes together. You'll learn more advanced skills that make your life easier like:
- Navigating stairs, elevators, and public transportation with calm confidence
- Tucking out of the way in tight spaces
- Building solid tasks that support your individual needs like retrievals, behavior interruptions, laundry assistance, and more
By the end of this phase, your dog will be ready to be your full time team-mate, without struggle.
Examination and Testing Process:
Our exams are an optional perk of being a member. Use them to track your training, and get motivation, inspiration, and clear final steps to progress in training. Each exam earns a ribbon mailed to your address, and a certificate for you to print.
Home Manners Exam
This exam covers tasks like having visitors over, waiting for food and leaving food alone, heeling through the neighborhood, and other behaviors that should be solid before working in public pet friendly areas.
Public Manners Exam
This exam includes behaviors in pet friendly stores and patios. You will purchase something and checkout with your dog, stay while shopping, and settle while you eat your food.
Public Access Exam
This is the final examination to make sure your service dog is behaving appropriately in non pet friendly locations like a grocery store and restaurant. You will also demonstrate tasks in each location.
What You'll Access Immediately:
24/7 Course Library
Bite-sized, straight to the point video tutorials for any skill, including stays, settling, loose leash walking, recall, cooperative care, public access, and more.
Daily Support Channel
Training questions at 10 PM? Stuck on something weird? Ask your training questions at any time for daily support from a professional trainer. Share your training videos for feedback or bounce ideas off of other members.
1-1 Texting Days
Twice per month, we have texting days for 7 hours from 9 AM MST to 4 PM MST. Bring your questions, wins, your "is this normal?" moments and get customized advice, encouragement, and troubleshooting in real time, privately.
Task Workshop
Detailed, doable step-by-steps for teaching your service dog tasks that help your disabilities like retrievals, blocking, alerts to alarms, and more.
Basic Manners Workshop
The essential course for all dogs to learn manners at home as well as calm acceptance of grooming, nail trims, baths, and more.
Public Manners
Training your dog to stay connected to you in public is a skill and you’ll build it one simple, stress-free step at a time.
Loose leash walking, settling outside, ignoring distractions? We cover it.
Heeling
Workshop
Short video tutorials to teach your dog to walk in a loose heel anywhere - even around distractions and new places.
Recall Workshop
Short video tutorials to teach your dog a bomb-proof recall from any distraction, even wildlife or other dogs. This is great for the adventurous service dog teams.
Problem Behaviors
Step by step protocols to manage common "problem" behaviors like counter surfing, demand barking, and resource guarding.
Over 200 members have had training wins and reached goals they never thought possible with their service dogs. You're not behind or too late. It's for you too!
Recall Win: “She recalled on the first attempt from deer outside.”
Recall prey drive win: My dad opened the RV door without telling Aurora to wait when there was a deer maybe 20-30 feet away. She ran out with him, but she recalled on first attempt!! It was right there!
~ Natalie & Aurora (Doodle)
Public Manners Win: “Clue heeled past another dog today!”
Today Clue and I went on a walk (without treats) and he was able to keep his head with several dog. We also needed to pass a little Shih Tzu and Clue heeled past, only breaking once and easily enough being directed back into position.
No treats, just me encouraging him. He's definitely given me hope that he can learn to leave dogs alone!
~ Lise & Clue (Poodle)
In Home Win: “Settling on his mat while we eat dinner instead of begging.”
Small but big wins from the last month: Milo will settle on his mat for the duration of two humans eating! He also settled at church without a chew for nearly 45mins & was able to be handler focused during greeting times!
~ Jaz & Milo (Labrador Retriever)
You don't need to send your dog to a boarding kennel or take expensive classes at a facility - you can train your own service dog from home with the right support.
Traditional board and train programs are $1k-$2k per week, and they don't teach the "how" of training. Our program is less than $100 per month and teaches you what you need to know to be able to troubleshoot on your own by the time you leave. Our goal is for you to not need us anymore because you feel so confident and ready!
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Hi, I'm Blythe.
I have trained over 200 dog and handler teams with goals from basic manners at home to public access and task training for service dogs. I've completed certifications from the leading trainers and organizations in the industry.
And yet, I still felt overwhelmed trying to manage my own service dog's needs while dealing with limited time and energy due to chronic illness.
I expected to learn these things from my classes, but they were all catered towards able bodied folks.
Through the years, I've developed systems that work to train service dogs in a way that works for actually disabled handlers, not just able-bodied, neurotypical people with tons of energy.
Now I use what I’ve learned to help people just like you train their own service dogs at home that actually help them thrive.
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Recent Member Wins:
Public Access Win: “Heeled right beside me!”
We used a buggy at the store, which she doesn't love, and she heeled right by me, sat every time I stopped to look at something and would just flop into her down. All without being told! threw in a couple of the sit and down cues we have been working on too.
~ Elyssa & Lucy (Mini Schnauzer)
Backyard Manners Win:
“Listened without treats in my hand.”
Super proud moment for Panda this afternoon. Our neighbors sit on our wall and tease my dogs. Panda ignored them calling her name the first 10 times then she got up and gave them a warning as they leaned into our background. I was actually able to call Panda to me without anything in my hand. Which is a big win since our backyard really is her rule free zone.
~Arianna & Panda (Pyrenees)
Public Access Win: “Chilled at the library and let me read!”
We headed into the library, and after his chew(s), he actually just chilled for a good few minutes! (Go magic mat 😂). And even after he unsettled himself, he was quiet and let me read!
~ Lise & Clue (Mini Poodle)
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am disabled. Can I still do this?
I have no experience. Is that okay?
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Let's Recap What You'll Get As a Member:
24/7 Course Library
Access courses like loose leash and recall workshops, basic home manners, cooperative care, public manners, problem behaviors, and barking courses.
Daily Support Channel
Ask all your training questions at any time of day and receive a response within 24 hours Monday through Friday or talk with your peers for brainstorming.
2x Monthly Texting Days
Join 2x monthly texting days privately to troubleshoot anything 1-1, ask questions, or even plan out your training week ahead.
Supportive Community
Get access to our community discord server where you can make friends, join accountability groups, see what other folks are training, and get inspired.
All you need to train your own service dog from home is the right support.
The Delta Tails Pack provides that support in a monthly membership for service dog handlers who want to train their own service dog without draining their energy.
Join NowDelta Tails Program Graduates
Kelsey and Apollo
Public Access & Public Medical Alert Graduates
Laura and Hazael
Public Manners & Allergen Recognition Graduates
Ashley and Duchess
Public Manners & Medical Recognition Graduates
Krista and Eliot
Public Manners & Public Medical Alert Graduates
Anna and Avi
Basic Manners Graduates
Amanda and Journey
Home Allergen Detection & Public Access Graduates
Lise and Clue
Basic Manners & Allergen Recognition Graduates
Arianna and Panda
Basic Manners & Medical Recognition Graduates
AJ and Rae
Public Access & Allergen Recognition Graduates
Natalie and Aurora
Public Access & Allergen Recognition Graduates
