Trusted Experts Helping You Train Life-Changing Service Dogs
Empowering Lives Through
Service Dog Training
Specialized programs for life-changing canine companions.

Program Details
Service Dog Training
Our Service Dog Training Program prepares dogs to support individuals with disabilities by teaching advanced tasks and behaviors. This program includes:
Temperament testing to evaluate suitability for service work.
Task-specific training like mobility support, alerting, and retrieving.
Handler-dog partnership development for seamless teamwork.
What to Expect From Good Dog Paws
Service Dog Training
Work with our expert trainers to ensure your dog meets service certification
standards and builds a strong bond with you as their handler.
Program Highlights
Customized training plans tailored to your needs.
Task-Specific Skills – Mobility support, medical alerts.
Certification Guidance – Help meeting service dog standards.
Public Access Training – Build confidence in real-world settings.
Expert Trainers – Led by Helen Carlson and team.
Our Commitment to Excellence

At Good Dog Paws, we understand that training a service dog is a profound journey that requires dedication, expertise, and compassion.
Our experienced team, led by Helen Carlson, is committed to providing personalized training programs that cater to the unique needs of each individual and their canine companion.
We believe in fostering strong partnerships between handlers and their service dogs, ensuring that both can navigate life’s challenges with confidence and ease.
Training Service Dogs to Assist
Those in Need Across the Tri-state area
Training Service Dogs to Assist Those in Need Across the Tri-state area
A 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to training and certifying Assistant Dogs.
STAT evaluates, trains, and certifies Assistant Dogs to support individuals with mobility, medical, and emotional needs. Our program provides:
- Specialized Training for service, therapy, and alert work
- Behavioral & Temperament Testing to ensure suitability
- Guidance & Support for owners or those seeking a service dog
If you have a dog you’d like to enroll in our Assistant Dog program, we are happy to accommodate you. If you are still searching for the right service dog, we can help guide you through the process.

Interested in Assistant Dog Training?
If you have a dog you’d like to enroll in our Assistant Dog program, we are happy to accommodate you.
If you are still searching for the right service dog, we can help guide you through the process.
Want to Support Our Mission?
Your donation helps us train more service dogs for people who truly need them. Every dollar goes toward training, testing, and certifying dogs through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, STAT.