I really wanna train a service dog when im older. Would I be able to?

There are many organizations who recruit volunteers called puppy raisers - they raise pups from 6 weeks to about 18 months, in basic and advanced obedience, and to acclimate them to the outside world as a service dog. If they pass that training they get returned to the headquarters (for example, the Seeing Eye in Morristown, NJ) for their advanced training and testing, and then they are paired with their new human partner. Most organizations work this way - the Seeing Eye, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Vet Dogs, Canine Companions for Independence are a few. They breed their own pups, and have their own training protocols. You don't train a random dog/pup and then make it a service dog. When you are 18 you can contact these organizations and find out about their puppy raising program.

With enough experience specifically task training dogs and animal behavior background, you could meet ADA certification as a service animal trainer.

Yes, it is possible,but takes thousands of hours demonstrated ability to certify as a trainer.

>>I see from comments you are 14, no reason you can't begin study of animal behavior and work up to professional level training of dogs.

The ADA has specific guidelines to get certified. then you could work for an approved facility that breeds and task trains service animals

Animals you train that meet requirements and paired with handicapped persons are service animals.

the only way you'll be able to train service dogs is if you learn how to train dogs and I would recommend to take part in obedience competitions as part of that. If you can't put an obedience title on a dog I doubt you can train a service dog.

You would also apprentice with somebody who does successfully train service dogs. They won't want a complete novice either.

From reading your replies, I'd say you just want to be able to take it anywhere. It's not a game. Service dog training is SERIOUS stuff. I have no idea how old you are, but service dog trainers that I've met told me that you'd need a few years of training and experience with service dogs to be allowed to even HANDLE one. I think it's great that you want to train dogs that will make life for a disabled person much easier. It's all hard work, no play. And you really shouldn't bond with the dog because once the training is complete, you may never see that dog again. It's also harder for the dog if you've allowed it to become attached to you. If you are truly ready to make that kind of commitment, go for it.

Service dogs are ONLY service dogs while accompanying and providing a needed trained task to assist their DISABLED handlers. You can train a dog to do any tasks you like, if you have the skills and the dog has the aptitude. But if you're not disabled and the dog is not needed for you to perform life tasks, the dog is not a service dog, merely a pet that knows some cool commands. You would not be permitted to bring it in public where pet dogs aren't allowed.

there are lots of people who train dogs as a profession and make good money for it. in actuality if you have a dog now you can easily train them and get them registered at any time with a bit of patience. My dog qualifies to be a service dog right now I just have to get her registered because ive been L A Z Y . I gave her the needed training and im only 16 and could have done it at a much earlier age.