Can you train a shy dog to be a service dog?

First, Service Dogs do not need to be trained by "professionals" or any organization specializing in training Service Dogs. The law - which is about 26 years old now, and was updated 5 years ago (and people are clearly still ignorant) clearly states that no formal training is required, and any registration is optional (moreso as an insurance policy with a specific agency, but has no legal bearing). In short, it's perfectly legal to train your own Service Dog.

As for a shy/timid dog being a SD... It depends on how shy/timid, how the dog expresses those traits (ie: some dogs will act reserved, others will become reactive, others will cower - if you could direct her expression into the former, it should be fine), what tasks/duties you'd be training them to perform, and how the dog meets the demands of training and socialization. Too many variables to say one way or the other with any certainty. If she's your dog, and you need/would benefit from a Service Dog... then give it a try.

No, service dogs are outgoing and confident, able to meet any situation with ease. Ones that are not quickly flunk out of the process when trained by any reputable service dog organization. Shy dogs often develop fear aggression in trying circumstances. Not a suitable dog at all. No clue either what type of service the dog is expected to perform - each dog is ideally suited to a different task. The real service dog organizations begin the training at 6-8 weeks, not 6 months.

No, definitely not an option. A dog which is shy or fearful is 100% unsuitable for service work of any kind. You can't train out underlying weak nerves. Service dog candidates have to be "bomb proof" and able to remain focused on their handler in public. Anxiety will greatly affect that. In addition, shy or nervous often becomes fear aggressive in stressful scenarios.

Consider that even purpose bred puppies with apparent ideal temperaments for the work fail out of service dog programs at a high rate. Almost no dog not specifically bred and raised from an early age to do the work or selected by a professional service dog trainer after extensive evaluation would be successful, even if they seemed to have an appropriate temperament, which your dog does not.

No. Service Dogs are dogs that assist people with disabilities - guide dogs for the blind, deaf, detecting seizures, etc. They are also trained from PUPPYHOOD. A shy dog would NEVER be able to be out in public constantly like Service Dogs have to be.

I'm sure what you're talking about another bogus "ESA" dogs. There's no "training" for that.

Why do you think you "need" one? I'm betting your just another person thinking they can move to a place that doesn't allow dogs if you give it that bogus designation? Think again. You don't NEED the dog and only SERVICE DOGS are ALWAYS allowed in residences, stores, etc.

yes you can train your dog as a service dog. BUT you must be disabled to register him. Service dogs must be trained to provide at least one task such as to pick up your can for you, get your medicine bag, remind you when time for your medicine. Now when it comes to an emotional support dog there are different guidelines. When your dog comes and calms you WHEN you are upset or having an anxiety attack it's considered an Emotional Support Dog but when they are able to warn you before you're about to have an attack then they are considered a service dog. Both are just as important as the other just the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) has certain specifications. It does not matter what age your dog or puppy is or how big or small or what breed. Any puppy/dog can change their demeanor if trained right and they can also be the sweetest most loving pet and turn on you so Yes even if your pup is SHY YOU can train him yourself. It's not required to get a service dog from an organization.

NO. Service dogs are trained by professionals,and these are dogs that assist people with disabilities - guide dogs for the blind, deaf, detecting seizures, etc.shyness can easily switch to fear based aggression. But defiantly work on her confidence in order to create a stable pet..

NO. Service dogs are trained by professionals,and these are dogs that assist people with disabilities - guide dogs for the blind, deaf, detecting seizures, etc.shyness can easily switch to fear based aggression. But defiantly work on her confidence in order to create a stable pet.

NO. Service dogs are trained by professionals. And the dog needs a STABLE temperament - not aggressive and not shy. You want a dog that is more outgoing but quick learning in commands.

Forget training a service dog. Stop faking you need one. If you really needed a service dog, then you would seek professional trainers and be on a waiting list for one.

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No service dogs are not trained by the individual they are trained by the specific organisations regarding their application A shy dog would be rejected not selected...Eg.. A Blind person has no sight,. if the dog was to bolt for any reason the person would be left in jeopardy. Hence it would be useless to do so