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GERMAN  SHEPHERD  WAY  OF  LIFE!

We train and assist with EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PTSD canine needs!

take on stairs

be open minded

socialize

be watchful

Smile

Get dressed and go out

First and foremost - with our deepest gratitude, we thank all armed forces personnel for their amazing hearts and service!  We assist so many veterans and tend to get emotionally involved with these owners and their handler training.

We also give props and thank the military K9 teams for their part serving America!

Tara was trained right here at ICNDF.  She is 16 years old in this picture and was on scene that first night at the Trade Center to assist with the 9/11 rescue efforts.  She worked at ground zero for 8 days! 

Never forget.

Service dog training is a little bit more involved.  Handlers [you] really have to learn how to take advantage of the least little distraction to properly socialize and nurture desired behaviors.  Things we take for granted or generally don't give much thought. 

Basic obedience has to be solid.  We can help build that foundation or add to what you may already have started.  Your dog will need to learn about more than just their home environment in order to mingle in public while maintaining a nice relaxed and composed manner.

Typically, your service dog will need to:

     be kept clean.     

     come when called.    

    wait for your doctor too.      

    sit still, and ride quietly in a car.    

    squeeze into or through tight places.  

    not shy away from unusual objects.   

  meet new faces, new places and still remain calm. 

    learn to stay in a bed away from home and not cry.   

  get used to having strange things put on its body.  

  tolerate folks in its bubble - coming up to its face all the time.

  be prepared to spend time on that awful airport carpeting.

Call Jim so an individual program can be put together to meet your specific needs and the needs of the general public regarding Federal requirements.

[904] 829-5654

be receptive

stand ready

loyal

patient

bear the weight

just hang out