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Service Dog Training PDFs

Training dogs for service work ranges from straightforward to extremely advanced. At every level, getting it wrong can put lives at risk. These materials are provided for informational use only. You choose whether and how to use them; I am not directing your decisions or responsible for your results. Take this seriously—and when in doubt, work with a qualified trainer.

Whether you are owner-training or working with a program, the checklists, logs, and tests below can help you stay organized and measure progress. Print what you need; use them in the order that makes sense for your dog.

Print extra pages as needed. Keep these in a binder or folder. Over time they become beautiful proof of the bond you're building — and they can help if you ever need to show real training for housing, travel, or just to look back and see how far you've come.

You're not just training a dog. You're building a partner who will stand watch when the world feels too heavy.

Strength stands watch.

And so do I.

Wendi Coffman-Porter
Fur Power – Strength Stands Watch
Real handlers. Real dogs. Real life.

Business & Handler Rights

For business owners and service dog handlers alike. Know what the law allows, what you can ask, and how to spot dogs that do not meet the standard.

When everyone understands the rules, things run smoother. Share these with managers, staff, and fellow handlers.

Support for the Watchers

Veterans & Ex-Police – Moral Injury, Physical Wounds, and Everything In Between

I've sat with veterans who came home from Iraq or Afghanistan carrying wounds no one can see, and I've talked to good cops whose souls got heavy from things they had to do on the job. Moral injury — that deep ache when your actions (or what you couldn't stop) went against everything you believed was right — is real. Physical injuries that never fully heal are real too.

You are not weak for needing help. You earned the right to stand watch for yourself now. Below are the programs I trust and recommend. Most are free or low-cost, confidential, and built by people who actually understand the uniform.

For Veterans (All Branches)

Veterans have benefits through Veterans Commissions that they are rarely told about—each state has one. Find the Veterans Commission in your state. Here is the link to the Texas Veterans Commission; they will help you get started and fight for your rights.

Mental health, physical rehabilitation, housing, and general support.

For Ex-Police / Law Enforcement / First Responders

Peer support, counseling, and resources for those who wore the badge.

General / Combined Support

Resources that serve both veterans and first responders.