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Wondering if your dog is a good candidate for allergen or gluten detection training? Every successful service dog team begins with the right foundation. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, your dog’s temperament, and whether owner-trained detection work is the right fit for your team.
Hi, I'm Deb Duvall, founder of Gluten Detected Service Dog Training. I know choosing the right trainer is an important decision, and I'm looking forward to learning more about you, your dog, and your goals.
What Happens During Your Consultation?
Your consultation is a one-on-one meeting designed to help you understand what training would look like for you and your dog.
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Your allergy concerns and training goals
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Your dog’s age, temperament, confidence, and motivation
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Whether your dog may be a good candidate
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How Zoom training works
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What owner-trained service dog training involves
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Public access expectations
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Timeline and next steps
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Questions you may have before beginning
Is My Dog a Good Candidate?
Not every dog is suited for allergen detection service dog work. A good candidate is usually curious, confident, motivated, willing to work, and able to recover from distractions. Breed matters less than temperament, drive, and the relationship between dog and handler.
During your consultation, we’ll talk honestly about your dog’s strengths, challenges, and whether this type of training is realistic for your team.
How the Consultation Works
Your consultation is held live over Zoom, allowing us to meet no matter where you live.
Before your appointment, you'll receive instructions on how to prepare.
During the consultation, we'll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and evaluate your dog together.
If appropriate, I may ask to observe your dog's behavior during the session.
What to Bring
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Your dog
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Treats your dog enjoys
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Favorite toy (if applicable)
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Questions you'd like answered
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Your scent in a sealed container
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A quiet area with enough room to observe your dog
What Makes My Program Different
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Positive reinforcement only
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One-on-one personalized coaching
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Owner-focused training
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Live Zoom instruction nationwide
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Customized lesson plans
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Video review between lessons
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Continued guidance throughout your training journey
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Support for your dogs working carrer
What Happens After the Consultation?
Consultation
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Training Agreement
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Training Recommendation
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Weekly Zoom Sessions
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Home Practice
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Video Review & Feedback
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Reliable Detection Team
By the End of Your Consultation, You'll Know
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Whether your dog appears to be a good candidate
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What training would look like
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Your recommended next steps
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Approximately how long training may take
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What equipment you'll need
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Whether owner-training is the right choice for you
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You'll have all of your questions answered
Training Evaluation & Consultation
The consultation fee is $75. This dedicated session allows us to discuss your needs, evaluate your dog’s potential, answer your questions, and help determine the best training path forward.
Should you decide to move forward with training, your consultation fee will be applied toward your first month's training, making your consultation essentially free.
There is no pressure to enroll. The purpose of the consultation is to help you make an informed decision about whether allergen detection training is the right fit for you and your dog.