Professional Canine Training Services for ESA, AAT, and Family Pets
Professional Canine Training Services for ESA, AAT, and Family Pets
Humans have a special bond with dogs that goes deeper than friendship, and they are our protectors and companions. Dogs provide us with unconditional love and support, and we owe them by giving them the best education and experiences.
Shadow Scouts is a professional canine service that provides training from puppies to senior dogs, focusing on specific qualifications for Emotional Support Animals, Animal Assisted Therapy Dogs, and confident well-bonded family pets.
Life can be challenging and scary. When your dog is trained and certified by Shadow Scouts, they will be there to help support you, family members, students, clients, and patients during life's journey.
Our shadows are our darker side. Shadow is a term from Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst Carl Jung to represent the things we cannot fully see in ourselves. We all experience negative emotions such as sadness, depression, loneliness, anxiety, fear, hopelessness, inferiority, worthlessness, etc. We sometimes suppress these emotions, deny them, or allow them to consume us. It is scary to face the critical, unfamiliar, and uncomfortable parts of ourselves, and it is easier to notice the shadows of others than our shadows. Facing our shadows leads to a more authentic life and is much easier when we have the love and support of a dog.
Life is challenging. Dogs who complete training programs at Shadow Scouts are eligible to become Certified Shadow Scouts. There are a few different certification programs. Shadow Scouts ESA are dogs specifically trained to serve as Emotional Support Animals. Shadow Scouts AAT are Animal Assisted Therapy dogs therapists, counselors, teachers, and other professionals can utilize to help facilitate the therapeutic process. Shadow Scouts PET are dogs not being put to work as an ESA or AAT and serve as the family pet. This certification gives you the reassurance your dog is highly trained. All Shadow Scouts help people stay motivated when facing their shadows (anxiety, depression, trauma...). Having Shadow Scouts present reduces levels of anxiety, sadness, and stress. Shadow Scouts also increase the secretion of neuropeptide oxytocin, making introspection feel safer.
These courses are basic & specific training leading toward certification
Human and dog training to qualify as an Emotional Support Animal. Seven individualized private in-home training sessions based on diagnosed disability. Passing the final exam qualifies for ESA certification.
Human and dog training to qualify as an Animal Assisted Therapy Support Dog. Seven individualized private in-home training sessions based on the service needs of the dog. Passing the final exam qualifies for AAT certification.
PET stands for Playful, Easygoing, & Trainable. PET courses train humans and the dog based on specific training needs for the family. Six in-home sessions will be individualized to have a playful, easygoing, and trainable pet.
Individualized and Structured
Puppy lessons are for puppies from eight weeks to 6 months—six weeks of basic obedience training in your home.
In-home lessons address behavior issues such as separation anxiety, fearfulness, reactivity, introducing new pets, and resource guarding.
Want your dog to have some extra fun? Sign them up for individualized trick and agility training at your home, park, or agility course.
Seasonal workshops will be available in-person and online (check back often)
Workshops for dog guardians and professionals. Examples of Workshops available: Brain Games; Preparing for a puppy; ESA process,
For counselors, therapists, and professionals working with dogs - CEU's may be provided (based on course). Examples: Evaluating for ESA, Adding an AAT to your practice.
If your dog has already had training they can take the ESA or AAT exam only.
All services must be paid in full. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.
Please contact us with questions.
6660 North High StreetSuite 2DWorthington, OH 43085US
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed Sunday
Copyright © 2020 Shadow Scouts - All Rights Reserved.