The Canine Tutor, Inc.
Alert Canine Training
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Diabetic Alert Dog Programs
Private training for those who are getting or who already have a D.A.D.
Alert Canine Training (ACT) Website
Contact 440-232-9646
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Diabetic Alert Dog Puppies
New Litter due Spring 2018. Will have been imprinted for DAD as well as started on Service Dog Training.
See Royal Retrievers
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Upcoming Service Dog Workshop:
Service Dog Awareness Program
Diabetic Alert Dog Training
Service Dog Airport Seminar
2018 details coming soon
Canine University of Ohio/Alert Canine Training’s Amy Spence Gutmann announces that we are planning our Annual Service Dog Workshop JUNE 2018.
Location: To be announced soon
Private Training Friday: Individuals/families can schedule a private training consult with Amy Gutmann. These consults can be at your local home, the training venue or public location. Cost of private training is based on length of the individual session. Please email to receive more details.
SERVICE DOG SEMINAR – Saturday, 8:00am – Noon. For those people who want to learn more about Service Dogs in many different aspects. Attendees will be those with an existing service dog or are interested in getting a service dog; business owners who want to learn more about service dogs in public venues; professionals in the therapy/psychology fields; veterinarians and staff; professionals in schools; and, any other interested individuals. We will discuss the ADA, FAA and State laws regarding Medical Alert Dogs, PTSD SD and ESD (emotional support dog) dogs; what qualifies a Service Dog; tasks that a Service Dog provides to owner; necessary obedience and behavioral training; and, questions and answers.
DIABETIC ALERT DOG TRAINING ABC’s – Saturday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm. For those people who want to learn more about the training for DAD whether they currently have a dog are going to be getting one. Topics to be covered include, but not limited to: a brief review of the ADA and State laws regarding Medical Alert Dogs; choosing between a puppy, rescue or adult dog; imprinting DAD puppies; early neurological stimulation techniques; how to select a DAD; progressive levels of scent training; recommended obedience training; public access training; scent/alert games and refreshers; and, behavioral topics.
This Workshop is open to anyone: individuals without a dog who are interested in gaining insight; individuals who have an SD; medical professionals; breeders; veterinary professionals, etc. Those wanting to bring a dog need to complete pre-registration and have their dog pre-screened. There will be small group activities and opportunity for individual consultation with Scott and Amy.
Public Access Training Day – TBA, 8:00am – 5:00pm. We will spend the first hour at workshop venue to discuss Public Access rules and etiquette. We will take public transportation to downtown Cleveland. Details on the transportation announced soon. We will train the Service Dogs while walking Public Square and Tower City venues. We will have lunch at a downtown restaurant, separate checks.
American Kennel Club testing: As a bonus to the Workshop this year, those attending with a dog are eligible to take the Canine Good Citizen and Canine Good Citizen Community Urban evaluations.
Cost of the Service Dog & DAD Seminar will be posted shortly. $___/person for Service Dog Awareness and $___/person for D.A.D. ABC’s. $___ /person for both Service Dog & DAD Seminar. Additional family members are $____/person/day. Those interested in bringing their current service dog need to have a phone consult first. The Workshops have limited enrollment for those who want to bring service dogs, so contact us asap.
There will be a lunch break from noon- 12:45pm which is included for those who attend full day training.
Service Dog Workshop: Registration Form
Training Supplies: We provide the training expertise … you provide:
1) Collar and/or harness
2) 6′ leash and 20-40′ line
3) Clicker (we will have extras on hand)
4) Comfort items such as blanket, bed, favorite toy; and
5) Reinforcers: Small treats of varying value. You should bring good, better and best treats. Bring more than you think you will need. We will have treats in our store if you need others.
Registration
Registration: Please complete our online Registration Form. We will email you as soon as we receive it to review your registration.
Tuition
Tuition:
Workshop: Tuition is $____/person for Service Dog Seminar and $____/person for Diabetic Alert Dog ABC’s Seminar. Additional family members are $___/person. For DAD ABC’s this includes workshop curriculum handouts, morning light breakfast @ 8:00am and healthy lunch.
Payments: Can be made online by selecting the Custom Payment button on the Registration & Tuition page. Or, you can mail a check payable to Canine University, P.O. Box 39101, Solon OH 44139. If you prefer paying by credit card, please contact Amy.
Cancellations: Cancellations made after May 1st are non-refundable. Space is limited so we need to be true to this policy.
Additional Training
Friday Private Consultations: We will be scheduling private training for those who would like one-on-one training. Contact Amy for details.
Lunch
Lunches: We will provide a healthy lunch on Saturday. We will be having lunch at a public restaurant Sunday, separate checks.
Saturday Dinner
Saturday 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Casual dinner at Gears & Cheers : great food and very accommodating for DADs. Anyone is welcome to the dinner. (Cost of dinner not part of Workshop tuition.)
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