Empowering People. Empowering Dogs.
Mystic Mutts offers Denver’s leading Owner-Trained Service Dog programs.
Be an active part of your future service dog’s training with our unique program structure that shortens wait times, lowers costs, increases long-term success rates, and fosters a deeper dog-handler relationship.
Why Owner-Assisted Training?
Owner-training (or owner-assisted training) is a process in which a person with a disability acquires a puppy or adolescent dog, and raises & trains that dog in their own home to become their task-trained service animal. This is often done with the help of a trainer or short stays at a facility.
For disabled individuals with the capability to raise a dog in their home, an owner-trained dog can come with several benefits over a traditional program-trained dog.
More control over your dog’s breed, where your dog comes from, how they are trained, and what tasks they learn to perform.
Lower cost than a traditional program- Mystic Mutts often helps individuals owner-train dogs from start to finish for as little as 1/4 of traditional program prices.
More understanding of and connection with your trained dog. When you owner-train a service dog, especially alongside a trainer like Mystic Mutts, you gain a deep understanding of how your dog learns & functions, and the ability to touch up or add onto your partner’s training for the rest of their career.
Training Options
Owner-Assisted Programs
Train your future service dog at home with our specialized Owner-Assisted Programs. Receive the highest level of support with a dog match, optional puppy raising, weekly or biweekly in-person lessons, unlimited access to online coaching and group classes, and curated training equipment designed to help you and your prospect succeed from day one.
All-Inclusive & Affordable
Flexible, Modular Design
In-Person Lessons
Each private lesson is a one-hour, one-on-one session with you & your dog at your residence or in public. Whether you’ve just brought your prospect home or need a touch-up on an actively working service dog, this is the most effective format for fixing foundational issues like heeling, distractibility, and manners, and for teaching tasks.
Online Coaching
Looking for advice in handling or training your service dog? Online Coaching is an affordable option for basic questions & issues. Get help with puppy raising, obedience & manners tips, or step-by-steps for teaching tasks in digestible, 30-minute sessions. Behavior modification and mobility tasks cannot be done in an online format.
Group Classes
Group classes are our offering to all local teams looking to build their skills. Dogs must be under control, safe, and non-disruptive to participate. We typically hold 2 group classes weekly- one in a park, one in a public access setting, and any team is welcome to sign up & drop in for just $25 provided they follow our guidelines!