Service Dog Assistance
Free PDFs and checklists for handlers and veterans who are doing the work themselves — owner-training, programs, or anything in between.
Handler rights
What you can and cannot be asked as a handler. Printable ADA guides for managers and a one-page fake-dog red-flag sheet live on the Business page—same files, just parked where owners are already reading the law in plain language.
When everyone understands the rules, things run smoother. Share the handler sheet with anyone who needs it; send staff to the Business page for desk copies.
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.
Service Dog Tasks
At a loss for what your dog can learn to do? A list of possible tasks — not exhaustive, just ideas to get you started.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Public Access Test
Our version based on real org standards.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Exposure & Socialization Checklist
This checklist is everything I wish I had when I started.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Daily Training Log
Printable for handlers.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Training a SD for Severe Allergy – Puppy Guide
Warning: Advanced Trainers Only. Guide for raising and training a puppy for severe allergy detection.
DOWNLOAD PDF →ENS How-To Guide (Day 3–16)
Early Neurostimulation (ENS) — a day 3 to day 16 protocol developed by the American military to produce stronger, more resilient working dogs. This guide walks you through the exercises.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Crate Training for Service Dogs
A practical crate-training roadmap for service-dog prospects: confidence first, low-stress confinement, and clear progression steps.
DOWNLOAD PDF →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.