Tasking Tails 501 (c)3 Non-Profit: Virtual Service Dog Training
Virtual Service Dog Training
Get clear guidance, enjoyable training for you and your dog, and skills that hold up in real life. Tasking Tails is a nonprofit providing service dog training support from real service dog trainers.
Does This Sound Familiar?
You Need a Service Dog, But…
You are trying to train or prepare a dog to support a real disability, and the information online feels scattered, conflicting, or unrealistic.
You brought home a dog with hope and intention, but now you are unsure if you are doing the right things, in the right order, or at the right pace.
You have watched videos, read forums, maybe even worked with a trainer, yet you still feel stuck when it comes to task training, public access skills, or knowing whether your dog is truly on the right track.
You're in the right place.
Whether you are just starting out or already working with a prospective service dog, Tasking Tails provides clear, structured guidance for owner trained service dogs. We help you understand what actually matters, what can wait, and how to make steady progress without burnout or confusion.
No matter your dog’s age, background, or where you are in the process, our goal is to help you build a functional, confident service dog with skills that hold up in real life.
At Tasking Tails,
we specialize in all types of service dog training, including:
Puppy & Prospect Selection and Raising
Choosing and raising a service dog prospect is about more than temperament tests or breed lists. It is about setting the right foundations early and avoiding common mistakes that create problems later. We help you evaluate prospects, raise puppies with intention, and build the skills and neutrality needed for future service work from day one.
Obedience Training and Public Access Foundations
Public access is not about perfection. It is about consistency, clarity, and reliability in real environments. We guide you through practical obedience, leash skills, neutrality, and environmental exposure so your dog learns how to work calmly and appropriately in public spaces over time.
Task Training
Task work is where intention meets function. We break task training down into clear, achievable steps based on your specific needs, your dog’s strengths, and ethical training standards. This can include support with medical alert and response, allergen detection, psychiatric and PTSD related tasks, mobility assistance, and other disability related needs. Our focus is on building reliable, meaningful tasks that genuinely support daily life, not just check boxes.
Working Through Challenges
It is normal for service dogs to hit roadblocks or experience periods of backsliding. We help you troubleshoot common challenges such as overexcitement, difficulty focusing in public, or working through fears and stress. Together, we adjust training plans and rebuild confidence for both you and your dog so progress can continue without burnout or shame.
Is Tasking Tails the Right Fit for You?
We may be a good fit if...
Want to learn how to train your service dog using ethical, LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) training philsophy
Value positive reinforcement, game based learning, and relationship focused training
Are open to understanding the why behind the training, not just following instructions
Want real life reliability rather than shortcuts or quick fixes
Are looking for structured support while remaining your dog’s primary handler.
You're wanting to invest in the right training for your dog
Tasking Tails is designed for people who want to be actively involved in training their own service dog, with clear guidance and professional support along the way.
