Emotional Support Dogs for Sale

Emotional Support Dog Training

Civilian Emotional Support Dog Certification

Any breed of dog can be an emotional support animal, big or small!

Your dog can earn a Fon’s Dog Training certificate for obedience, social manners, and social skills after completing a package of at least 4 private lessons with the dog, owner, and trainer at our facility.

Packages start at $650, depending on the level of training the dog already has. The package includes the certificates for:

Obedience

Social Manners

Social Skills

Each certificate must be paired with a letter from a health practitioner stating that the owner has an emotional or mental conditioning requiring the assistance of a dog to alleviate some of their symptoms. We cannot call a dog an emotional support dog without a letter from a licensed mental health professional.

Our Emotional Support Dog Training Process

Our emotional support dog training process is designed to match individuals with the right emotional support dogs for sale, ensuring each dog is perfectly suited to provide companionship, comfort, and therapeutic support as a certified therapy dog. Here’s a closer look at each step:

Emotional Support Dog Selection for Compatibility

We carefully select specific dog breeds with the ideal temperament, empathy, and personality to serve as emotional support dogs and therapy dogs. Some dog breeds naturally excel in providing comfort and companionship, and we focus on those traits to find dogs ready to support individuals facing emotional or mental health challenges. Our trained, emotional support dogs are specially selected and start with a solid foundation, ensuring they’re compassionate and reliable.

Specialized Skill Training

After selecting a suitable emotional support dog, we dive into specialized service dog training. This stage is all about strengthening their natural abilities to offer emotional support. Using advanced training techniques focusing on dog psychology, our trainers teach skills that promote well-being and therapeutic connection. Each dog is trained to be responsive to their owner’s emotional cues, providing a foundation for lasting companionship.

Building a Bonded Connection

Creating a genuine connection between the dog and their future owner is a top priority. Our trainers work closely with each individual to establish a strong bond. We consider each person’s lifestyle, preferences, and specific needs to help create a perfect match with a trained emotional support dog that feels like a natural part of the family.

Public Access Training

Our program includes thorough public access training to help dogs remain calm and responsive in diverse environments. We expose them to real-world settings like parks, stores, and high-traffic areas, training them to handle distractions and stay connected with their owner. This stage ensures the dogs are ready to support their owners anywhere they go.

Supportive Integration into Daily Life

To make the transition smooth, we offer private lessons tailored to help each dog settle into their new home. This training includes establishing routines, addressing specific emotional needs, and building familiarity with their surroundings. Our licensed mental health professionals provide insights to help match the dogs’ support skills with the owner’s requirements.

Continuous Support for Success

Our commitment doesn’t end with training. We stay connected to both the dog and their owner, offering guidance and answering questions to keep the bond strong. Our goal is a fulfilling relationship between owner and dog, with the dog confidently equipped to provide emotional support.

Teaching Emotional Support Techniques

Our training equips each emotional support dog with skills to comfort and assist their owners. This includes:

  • Attentive Listening: Dogs are trained to listen intently and respond to their owner’s emotional cues, providing a warm, non-judgmental presence.
  • Calming Influence: They learn to stay relaxed, helping reduce anxiety and bring comfort just by being nearby.
  • Gentle Physical Support: Dogs can offer reassuring contact, like leaning on or cuddling with their owner, which fosters a sense of security.
  • Mindfulness and Grounding Assistance: Dogs also learn to assist with mindfulness and grounding exercises, redirecting focus and reducing emotional distress.

Petting dogs reduces stress. Fact. Pets are scientifically proven to help reduce stress, depression and anxiety. When interacting with pets, especially cats or dogs, our bodies release the stress-reducing hormone Oxytocin, which helps us to feel more relaxed.

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Earn a Fon’s Dog Training certificate for obedience, social manners, and social skills after completing a package of at least 4 private lessons with the dog, owner, and trainer at our facility.

Social Skills

Social Manners

If you’re searching for emotional support dogs for sale that are ready for training, our expertly trained staff can help pair your organization with the right dog to meet your needs.

Our emotional support dogs start at $8500 plus tax depending on the level of training. Our training options include in-house obedience training or obedience training classes with your dog.

Available Dogs For
Emotional Support Training:

These available dogs are great candidates for people or departments looking for emotional support dogs!

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Emotional Support Dog FAQs

Advantages Of
Purchasing A Young Trained Dog

There are several advantages to purchasing a young, trained dog from Fon’s Dog Training! Here are some of the benefits:

Time-Saving:

Training a dog from a young age requires a significant time commitment and effort. By purchasing a trained dog, you can skip the initial training phase and have a dog that already understands basic commands, house manners, and possibly even some advanced skills. This can save you a substantial amount of time and energy.

Immediate Integration:

A trained dog can seamlessly integrate into your household and lifestyle. They are already familiar with living indoors, walking on a leash, and interacting with people and other animals. The purchase of a trained dog from Fon’s Dog Training includes private lessons to integrate your new pup into your life! This makes the transition smoother and allows you to enjoy the companionship of a well-behaved dog immediately.

Confidence in Behavior: 

When you purchase a young, trained emotional support dog, you have a clearer understanding of their behavior and temperament. Trained dogs have already undergone socialization, which helps ensure they are comfortable and well-behaved in various situations. This can provide you with confidence and peace of mind knowing that the dog you’re bringing home has been trained and assessed for good behavior.

Predictability:

Trained emotional support dogs have established behavior patterns and responses to commands. This predictability allows you to anticipate their actions and behavior, making it easier to manage them and ensure their safety. It also facilitates effective communication between you and your dog, fostering a stronger bond.

Specific Skills:

Depending on the level of training, a trained emotional support dog may possess specific skills or be trained for specific tasks. For example, they might be trained as service dogs, emotional support dogs, or therapy dogs. If you have a particular need or desire for a dog with specialized skills, purchasing a young, trained dog can provide you with a ready-made partner for those specific activities or purposes.

Reduced Behavioral Issues:

A trained dog is less likely to exhibit common behavioral issues such as excessive barking, destructive chewing, or aggression. By purchasing a young trained dog, you can avoid or minimize these problems, as they have already been addressed during their training.

We care deeply about finding the best possible match for both our emotional support dogs and our clients. With that in mind, we take into consideration the home environment, living conditions, and lifestyle of each prospective owner. Our training director will assess which dogs are most suited for each client, ensuring the well-being of both the dog and their future family. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the opportunity to work with you soon!

Fon's Dog Training Payment Policy for Pre-Trained Dogs and Puppies

Welcome to Fon’s Dog Training. To provide clarity and ensure a seamless purchasing experience, we have outlined our payment policy for pre-trained dogs and puppies below:

Any inquiry regarding the purchase of a pre-trained dog or puppy requires payment in full at the time of purchase. This policy guarantees that the dog you select will be reserved exclusively for you. Please note that payment must be submitted at the time of purchase to confirm your reservation. If payment is not received, the dog will remain available to the public and may be purchased by another party without prior notice.

Accepted Payment Methods: We accept cash, check, credit/debit card, wire transfer, and cashier’s check. For your convenience, a variety of payment options are available to meet your needs.

Payment Plan Options: For those interested in financing, please visit the “Fon’s Dog Training Payment Options” tab on our website to explore Coach Financing and determine your eligibility.

Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to our payment policy. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, feel free to contact us. We are here to help you find your ideal companion and ensure a positive experience throughout the process.

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Our Testimonials

I cannot say enough good things about Fon’s Canines. They are extremely knowledgeable, and they really understand dogs of all types. They cater the training to your dogs’ specific needs, and not cookie-cutter training like other trainers out there. Ricky and Fon were extremely patient and understood our dogs way of thinking to ensure he was successful. Safety is a focus, and we had more headway in 4 private lessons than we have in the 3 years we’ve had our pup. They’ve made walks and taking our dog in public stress-free and enjoyable for the first time ever! Thank you so much for everything!

Ash Drake

I cant say enough good things about Fon’s Canines. Laurie was great at answering the multitude of our questions and getting us scheduled for our puppies training…We could immediately see the difference in Vern. He was calmer and in more control. We received nearly 1.5 hours of personalized training for us to practice and reinforce the behaviors that were taught to Vern. Much to our surprise, the last step in the process was for a trainer to come to our home 2 days later to see how things were progressing, add any other in-home training we needed and answer any questions we had.

Chris Madsen

If your looking for the best place to have your dog trained regardless of dog breed, look no further. Fon’s Canines is the best hands down! We’ve been taking our boy GATOR here for training and boarding as well since he was a puppy and we couldn’t be happier with the results and customer service they provide.

Jorge Cuevas

I would give a million stars if I could!! Fon’s Canines changed my life and my dog’s life. I came to Fon’s Canines to train my golden retriever puppy. I am not sure who learned more, the dog or me. They gave me the tools and confidence to train my dog and any other dogs I may have in the future. The things I learned here I will carry with me in all K9 experiences in the future.

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