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Service Dog Success for Smaller Organizations Workshop

Registration is open for the Service Dog Success for Small Organizations workshop!

Register today by completing and submitting the workshop registration form at the bottom of the page.

service dog success for smaller organizations workshop

Join Paragon Service Dogs for this immersive, multi-track workshop that focuses on the systems, skills, and decision-making required to successfully develop and place reliable service dogs. Together, we’ll explore the processes to support intentional puppy raising through advanced training and working life.

WHEN: MAY 29 - MAY 31, 2026 | Friday afternoon - Sunday morning

WHERE: BOULDER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

FEE: $300 (through April 30, 2026) | $350 (after April 30, 2026)  

REGISTRATION: COMPLETE AND SUBMIT the workshop registration form at the bottom of this page

Choose your track!

Select the track that best aligns with your current role and goals. Each track is designed as a progressive learning path and should be followed for the duration of the workshop.

  • Puppy Raising the Future Service Dog:  For volunteers and volunteer management staff. Develop the knowledge and systems needed to raise stable, confident dogs who are prepared for the demands of advanced service dog training.
  • Service Dog Trainer Foundations:  For companion trainers and community members entering the field.  Build the skills to move from companion training to service dog work by mastering foundations, task development principles, and reliability standards.
  • Advanced Service Dog Training: For professional service dog trainers and staff.  Elevate your training through advanced problem-solving, task refinement, and the application of program-wide standards.

You’ll gain:

  • A deeper understanding of how early decisions shape long-term outcomes
  • Practical strategies to increase stability, confidence, and reliability in dogs
  • Alignment across raisers, trainers, and staff to support consistent development
  • Renewed clarity about your role in producing successful working teams

Attend to learn how your decisions today can shape the next generation of service dogs, and the lives they change!

sample schedule

The schedule is tentative; Paragon Service Dogs reserves the right to modify the schedule.

SDS Workshop Schedule

presenters

Presenter bios are available by clicking on the presenter's name.


workshop registration form
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CHOOSE YOUR TRACK:
Select the track that best aligns with your current role and goals. Each track is designed as a progressive learning path and should be followed for the duration of the workshop.
Paragon Service Dogs is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation (e.g., physical or dietary) or service to fully participate, please specify your request here.
FEE:
Early bird rate is $300 through April 30, 2026. After April 30, 2026 rate increases to $350.
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