Oahu Service Dog Program
Pass the Public Access Test and train your own Service Dog online and in person with customized coaching from Sabrina Clark.
Learn about Service Dog laws, tasks and expectations.
Enroll in the private lessons for individualize coaching and feedback from Sabrina Clark.
For in-person Doggie Boot Camp or private lessons for dogs or puppies on Oahu, text Sabrina at (808)358-9190.
Learn more about training on Oahu at BalancedObedience.com
Includes a special 50% discount for all of the other training programs at Balanced Obedience.
Clients on Oahu can take the Public Access testing in person.
Trained Service Dog Candidates and Goldendoodle and Bernedoodle Puppies available at no cost with paid enrollment in our 3 month Oahu Service Dog Program.
Classes will be held daily except for Sundays.
Tuesday and Thursday classes are held in Waimanalo from 5-6 PM.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes are held in Waimanalo from 12-1 PM.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes are held in Downtown Honolulu at Woof Top Dog from 12-1 PM for the month of January.
Please confirm your attendance 24 hours before class.
Owner-Trained Service Dog Course
You will learn about the types of Service Dogs and the laws that protect them in the United States.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has created new rules about commercial airlines.
Emotional Support Dogs are pets that do not have any special access.
Psychiatric Service Dogs have the same access rights as other Service Dogs.
Are you are looking for a fast and easy way to turn your pet dog into a Psychiatric Service Dog so you can fly with it?
Stop.
Ask yourself why access is only for Service Dogs which perform a task.
Tasks are a trained behavior to assist the handler with a disability.
Also called a disability-mitigating task, this is the work that Service Dogs perform. Service Dogs must be able to perform their task(s) in all types of settings.
Service Dog and handler teams need to travel without distraction from rude dogs.
Rude dogs refer to dogs that are obtrusive, disobedient, fearful, vocal or aggressive. Service Dogs are not allowed to be out of control or a threat to the public. This includes going to the bathroom in the wrong place or making noise that is not related to a Service Dog task.
A crowed airport or airplane should not trigger unsafe behaviors and/or bad manners.
Designed to help you and your dog become a Service Dog team, this course will help you pass the Public Access Test.
You will also teach your dog at least one task to assist you with your disability.
Your Service Dog will need good manners and attentiveness along with obedience training.
This course is not designed for Service Dog training for the hearing or sight impaired.
Invitations to join our upcoming courses are included.
The first release will be for Psychiatric Service Dog task training.
Next will be courses for:
Mobility Service Dog Tasks, Autism Support Tasks, Medical Alert Tasks, Allergen Alert Tasks and Diabetic Alert Tasks.
Two Service Dog's in training through Balanced Obedience.
get ready for the public access test
To become a Service Dog, your dog should be able to pass the Public Access Test.
If your dog needs improvement here, please enroll in the Doggie Boot Camp.
Below are some of the things your dog show to pass the Public Access Test.
Good manners anywhere, anytime with no fear or aggression
Executing obedience commands without needing treats or an e-collar to perform. The basic obedience commands your dog needs to master are: heel, sit, down, stay, come, and leave it.
Behave calm and obedient around distractions in public. Distractions include: dogs, children, wheeled objects, automatic doors, elevators, escalators, public transportation and food on the floor .
This course will provide all the necessary steps to take to train your dog to pass the Public Access Test.
To pass this course and receive your customized Service Dog kit, you will need 2 things:
1. You and your dog passing the Public Access Test, and
2. a demonstration or video of your dog performing a disability-mitigating task.
Upon review and passing, you and your Service Dog will receive:
1. Service Dog Vest Discount;
2. Customized Service Dog identification card discount for you and your dog, and
3. Certificate and Letter of Completion of Service Dog training and Public Access Test.
This important documentation is for Service Dog training verification forms.
Balanced Obedience will verify your training when requested by commercial airlines. We will tell you everything that you need to document your Service Dog training.
service dog necessities
Does My Dog Need Anything Else to Pass?
Your Dog is past puppyhood. Most Service Dogs are at least 1 year of age. Puppies as young as 4 months of age are encouraged to enroll.
Your dog is neutered or spayed
Your dog does not suffer from mobility issues and appears in good health
Your dog has no history of serious aggression
Do I Qualify?
You have either a physical or physatric disability diagnosed by a doctor.
A trained Service Animal is benefical by performing a minimum of one task to mitigate your disability (such as fetching your medication)
Included for FREE!
Service Dog Vest Discount
Custom Service Dog Identification Card Discount
Leash and Collar Discount
premium online Service dog course
Premium support included at no charge.
Sometimes it can feel like a daunting task to get your pet dog to become a service animal,
but we are here to help you!
Through choosing the premium service dog bundle will have trainer and community support.
Another bonus to this bundle is virtual training support with Sabrina and her trained professionals who can help you along your journey of converting your dog into a Service Dog along.
This Premium bundle is for those who wish to have a little help with their training and handle obstacles and difficulties in a quicker and easier manner with our expert support.
Upgrade to private instead of group training sessions for an additional $2,000.
For in-person Doggie Boot Camp or private lessons for dogs or puppies on Oahu, text Sabrina at (808)358-9190.
THIS COURSE IS THE FINAL STEP BETWEEN PET AND SERVICE DOG
On a recent return trip to Hawaii from Texas, my service dog, Crew, was put to the ultimate
public service dog test. While entering through the TSA checkpoint, a dog with a service dog
collar on lunged at Crew in such a way that his owner dropped his lead. Two TSA agents got in
between Crew and the other dog, all the while the other dog was barking at Crew. I told Crew to
sit and he did, all the while looking straight up at me. I asked to wait on the side while the other
lady went through security to put some space between us. Little did I know, this would be one of
four experiences with this handler and her dog.
Crew and I made our way to the gate where the airport staff stopped us and said they didn’t
have certain paperwork. I had the paperwork in my bag and was able to rectify the situation.
However, the same handler and her dog came up behind us. I recognized the dog and acted
proactively. I had Crew move alongside me and put my carry on in between me and the other
dog. The dog was pulling on its lead trying to get to Crew. I told the gate agent that I did not
want to be near that lady and her dog on the plane. They ended up seating us in the very back
row right next to the bathrooms.
Throughout the six hour flight, Crew remained calm and collected at my feet despite all the
noises and distractions. It was on the actual plane that the third incident happened. As I said,
we were seated by the bathrooms. Well, the lady and her dog came to the back for the lady to
use the restroom. The dog came next to me and sniffed me then proceeded to pull and started
to get into my lap. I instructed Crew to stay and he looked into my eyes the whole time. The lady
got her dog off of me and proceeded back to her seat. I assured Crew I was okay and he
remained calm and obedient for the remainder of the flight.
We were last to deplane and I knew an agriculture agent would be waiting to take us to the
animal inspection station at the airport. When we got to the gate, the lady and her dog were
there. I expressed my concern walking with the lady and her dog and was told I had to because
only one agent could walk us to the station. I kept my distance and Crew walked at my side
perfectly. The other dog pulled and reacted to Crew the entire walk.
We got to the inspection station and I again expressed to the vets my concern about the
reactive dog. After Crew was inspected, the vet handed his lead to me and said, “He is a
perfectly trained dog.”
This example is multifaceted: Crew’s training was exemplary, I acted as an advocate for him in
difficult situations, and we worked as a team. What I got out of that experience is that we truly
trust each other. I trust the training he has and knowledge he showcases. He trusts me to have
his back and lead him down the right path.
His training with Balanced Obedience was on display on that return trip home. He was tired, had
been in airports for 13+ hours, and not once faltered. This incident showed the major differences
between a trained service dog and a dog with a service dog collar.
Samantha Lara
client of Balanced Obedience
ABOUT sabrina clark
I began training dogs in 1986 and founded Balanced Obedience in 2008 and began training Service Dogs that year.
My passion is to help people and their dogs have the best relationship possible.
My education was in Zoology, Psychology and Law. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology with a double major in Psychology. Psychology focuses on behavior and Zoology focuses on ethology and evolution. My education gave me a broad perspective on the application and limitations of science.
Over my decades as a dog trainer, I can see the conflicts between ethologists versus behaviorists.
Service Dog training is my passion. As an inactive attorney, I created a program that ensures that State and Federal regulations for Service Dogs are met.
My favorite breeds include: Poodles, German Shepherds, Rottweilers and Australian Cattle Dogs.
My goal is to help people have the best behaved puppy or dog that is happy to please.
