Training Designed for Your World
Owner-led service dog certification that puts you in control. Independent, DOT-approved, and built around your life.
Owner-Led Certification
Rowe Solo Training is built on a simple belief: the best trainer for your service dog is you. Our programs give you the knowledge, structure, and support to train and certify your service dog independently. From puppies to advanced teams, we provide the systematic approach that prepares you and your dog for real-world success.
Built for Real Life
Reliable recall prevents emergencies. Trained dogs access more public spaces. Enhanced communication deepens your connection. Predictable behavior reduces anxiety for both handler and dog. Every skill we teach has a clear purpose in your daily life.
Foundation Training
For puppies aged 8-24 weeks or new rescue dogs in a reset period. Establish humane, structured starting plans that prepare your animal for service work or emotional support roles.
5-Chapter Curriculum
Build reliable crate comfort, predictable sleep and potty schedules, and a clear supervision plan from day one.
Crate & House Routines
Crate training, name response, confidence games. Goal: 7 days consistent crate entries, 2 accident-free weeks.
Core Obedience
Sit, down, stay, recall, release cues, focus markers. Goal: single-cue responses in quiet rooms.
Socialization
Sound desensitization, surfaces, novel objects, calm observation. Goal: relaxed responses to new stimuli.
Handling & Care
Consent touch, brushing, nail tools, harness handling. Goal: acceptance of basic care tools.
Independence
Short separations, mat settling, self-soothing. Goal: 5-10 minute calm settles with distractions.
Elevate Training
Build on your Foundation skills with advanced commands, refinement, and improved communication. Add complexity, duration, and versatility to everything your team can do.
Advanced Partnership
Clear instructions reduce stress. Impulse control prevents dangerous situations. Success builds confidence. Life skills create expanded freedoms for both handler and dog.
Advanced Foundations
Sleep training refinement and reliable name responsiveness under distraction.
Distance & Duration
Core obedience with distance, duration, and distraction reliability.
Environment Mastery
Neutral, confident behavior around other dogs, people, and public spaces.
Cooperative Care
Consent touch and cooperative grooming for stress-free handling.
Building Independence
Separation comfort, self-settling, and real-world readiness.
Everything You Need
Daily schedule templates
Handling practice plans
Socialization checklists
Progress trackers
Instructional videos
Personalized achievement stickers
Completion certificate
Custom training materials