Training a Service Dog is about more than teaching behaviors—it's about creating a partnership that can thrive in the real world.
MAPS Mondays
Using our our CAKES Philosophy of Compassion, Awareness, Knowledge, Empathy, and Support to help you build a confident, reliable Service Dog through thoughtful, force-free training.
Whether you're working through distractions, strengthening public access skills, or simply looking for more structure in your training, MAPS Mondays will help you create a clear path forward, one small success at a time.
With Weekly Zoom Sessions you have a chance to build your plan for that week with the help of Canine Coaches.
M – Motivation: Discover what drives your dog and keeps them engaged.
A – Accountability: Track progress, celebrate wins, and adjust when needed.
P – Planning: Break goals into clear, achievable steps and practice across distractions.
S – Support: Build connection, mindset, and skills for both you and your dog.
Each week, we focus on a new lesson from building criteria and proofing skills, to handler mindset, communication, and real-life maintenance.
by Expanding Skills into Real Situations & New Environments!
Each lesson provides practical strategies, real-life training examples, reflection prompts, and action steps you can immediately apply with your dog.
✅ Practical, real-world lessons
✅ Tools for handling distractions
✅ Support for both dog and handler