Jacksonville, North Carolina

Service Dog and Therapy Dog Training

Service dogs are specifically trained to perform physical tasks for a person with disabilities. A therapy dog and their handler work as a team to visit facilities such as hospitals, assisted living, and schools – for the purpose of comfort and making people feel happy. At Camp Mutt, we offer the required training to become a Registered Service Dog and Certified Therapy Dog.

Service Dog Training With Child

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Companionship & Assistance

There is a difference between these two types of dogs and their specialized training. Service dogs are trained to perform tasks and assistance for a specific person with disabilities. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help other people feel happy and offer a sense of comfort to many.

Companionship & Assistance

Therapy Dog With Owner At Dentist
Therapy Dog Training
Service Dog Graduate
Therapy Dog Walking With Owner
There is a difference between these two types of dogs and their specialized training.

Service dogs are trained to perform tasks and assistance for a specific person with disabilities. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help other people feel happy and offer a sense of comfort to many.

Service Dog At School
Service Dog At School
Therapy Dog With Owner At Dentist
Therapy Dog Training
Service Dog Graduate
Therapy Dog Walking With Owner

Companionship & Assistance

There is a difference between these two types of dogs and their specialized training.

Service dogs are trained to perform tasks and assistance for a specific person with disabilities. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help other people feel happy and offer a sense of comfort to many.

Features & Benefits Of Service

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Pass The Required Exams

We offer training to prepare your dog to pass the required exams to perform Service Dog or Therapy Dog work.
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Assistance

From guiding people with visual imparements to retrieving objects for people in wheelchairs our Service Dog program will equip your dog to assist with your needs.
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Service To Others

From visiting hospitals and assited living facilities to providing comfort to others to help make their day, our Therapy Dog training teaches your dog to bring joy and comfort to those who need it most.
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Training For All Levels

From very young dogs to advanced dogs with prior training that want to progress further, we work with them all!
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Private Sessions Available

Programs are offered in Board & Train/Hybrid or private sessions to fit whatever program works best for you and your dog.
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Owner Education

To ensure long-term success, we’ll work with you on understanding how your dog thinks and training best practices. We even offer our proprietary class on Service Dog legalities to our clients, as well as local businesses.
Dog

Pass The Required Exams

We offer training to prepare your dog to pass the required exams to perform Service Dog or Therapy Dog work.
Dog

Assistance

From guiding people with visual imparements to retrieving objects for people in wheelchairs our Service Dog program will equip your dog to assist with your needs.
Dog

Service To Others

From visiting hospitals and assited living facilities to providing comfort to others to help make their day, our Therapy Dog training teaches your dog to bring joy and comfort to those who need it most.
Dog

Training For All Levels

From very young dogs to advanced dogs with prior training that want to progress further, we work with them all!
Dog

Private Sessions Available

Programs are offered in Board & Train/Hybrid or private sessions to fit whatever program works best for you and your dog.
Dog

Owner Education

To ensure long-term success, we’ll work with you on understanding how your dog thinks and training best practices. We even offer our proprietary class on Service Dog legalities to our clients, as well as local businesses.

Service Dog & Therapy Dog Programs & Pricing

Service Dog Obedience Prep

Service dogs are specifically trained to perform physical tasks for a person with disabilities. Service dog training programs require an initial evaluation to allow us to meet and discuss your needs and expectations. Evaluations also allow us to assess your dog for service dog work. From there, we can explain the different program options and explain our recommendation to best match your needs and goals. Because the needs vary to reach individual desired goals, program types vary as well.

Pricing

We proudly offer military-honor discounts on obedience prep pricing.
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Private, One-on-One Prep: $907

The obedience preparation is also offered in our Hybrid programs.

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Jump Start Hybrid: $4,064

Includes three weeks of board and train plus four additional weeks of private sessions.

Certified Therapy Dog

Camp Mutt is an authorized facility to conduct the Control Evaluation Test for Therapy Dog Certification. Volunteer work as a Therapy Dog team with your pet is extremely rewarding – and probably our favorite thing! A Therapy Dog and their handler work as a team to visit facilities such as: hospitals, assisted living facilities, and schools for the purpose of comforting and making people feel better. These special dogs bring smiles and brighten the days of people they visit.

Pricing

We proudly offer military-honor discounts on obedience prep pricing.
Dog

Jump Start Hybrid: $4,064

Includes three weeks of board and train plus four additional weeks of private sessions.

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Control Evaluation Test Only: $150

If you are already test-ready, the control evaluation test is only $150.

Fun At Camp Mutt

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JERICA DOGS 1
DEEDEE GRAD 1
KOBE K GRAD 1
LEO SIT 1
PIPER CGC 1
THREE DOG
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I adore everyone at Camp Mutt. They are wonderful. They go the extra mile and truly love what they do. This group has made me a better dog momma and helped my Ducky become a happier dog. I trust them with both my boys and that says a lot. Great trainers, great staff!

Molly S.

I adore everyone at Camp Mutt. They are wonderful. They go the extra mile and truly love what they do. This group has made me a better dog momma and helped my Ducky become a happier dog. I trust them with both my boys and that says a lot. Great trainers, great staff!

Molly S.

I adore everyone at Camp Mutt. They are wonderful. They go the extra mile and truly love what they do. This group has made me a better dog momma and helped my Ducky become a happier dog. I trust them with both my boys and that says a lot. Great trainers, great staff!

Molly S.

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Success Stories


Absolutely amazing place! Ginger spent two days there for boarding and came back an obedient, sweet puppy. I will only take her here from now on. Thank you to the awesome workers who took good care of her.
M. B.


Absolutely amazing place! Ginger spent two days there for boarding and came back an obedient, sweet puppy. I will only take her here from now on. Thank you to the awesome workers who took good care of her.
M. B.


Absolutely amazing place! Ginger spent two days there for boarding and came back an obedient, sweet puppy. I will only take her here from now on. Thank you to the awesome workers who took good care of her.
M. B.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the service dog program setup?

SD training is a lot of work for you and your dog – therefore this takes time. We break-up our programs into three separate programs – focusing only on one at a time.

* Part 1 = Obedience Preparation
* Part 2 = Public Access Training
* Part 3 = Task Training

Can I take the Therapy Dog test without the preparation training?

Yes, if you feel your dog is properly trained to pass the test, we are happy to 
administer this for you for a nominal fee.

Still have questions?

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