Service Dog Training at Project Seirbhis

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Project Seirbhis (pronounced “SHAYR-vish”) takes its name from the Scottish Gaelic word for “service.” Our name honors the strength, partnership, and purpose behind every service dog team we support. We believe that service dogs are not just trained helpers; they are trusted teammates. Whether someone needs mobility assistance, medical alert training, psychiatric service tasks, or autism support, we are here to guide the journey with compassion and skill.

At Project Seirbhis, we train service dogs to perform meaningful tasks, empowering their humans to work alongside them with confidence and care. Our training includes essential skills such as mobility assistance, medical alert training, psychiatric service tasks, and autism support, along with custom task training tailored to individual needs. Note: While we do not train guide dogs for visual impairment, we are happy to connect you with organizations that provide that service.

Our approach is simple, personal, and partnership-focused in providing support for various needs, including autism support and mobility assistance.

1. Getting to Know You

We begin by learning about the handler’s daily life, needs, and goals. Some teams come with a dog already, while others are matched with one from our program that can assist with tasks related to psychiatric service tasks.

2. Building a Foundation

Dogs are trained using positive methods to master obedience, public behavior, and focus, essential for their role as service dogs. We believe training should be kind, clear, and built for the real world, especially for scenarios involving medical alert training.

3. Task Training

Each dog learns specific tasks to assist their handler’s needs—from retrieving dropped items to alerting for medical events, ensuring optimal mobility assistance.

4. Handler Support & Teamwork

We teach the human half of the team too! Our handlers learn how to work with their dog, build trust, and maintain success long-term, all while effectively utilizing the skills of their service dogs.

Project Seirbhis is funded by donations, which means our training is 100% free to the people we serve, including those in need of autism support, mobility assistance, or specialized training such as medical alert training and psychiatric service tasks. We believe access to a service dog shouldn’t depend on income. Thanks to the kindness of our supporters, it doesn’t have to.

Whether you’re starting your service dog journey or continuing with a beloved companion, Project Seirbhis is here to support you. With patience, respect, and community, we help transform potential into partnership — one paw at a time. Our focus includes autism support, medical alert training, and mobility assistance, as well as teaching psychiatric service tasks to ensure your service dogs are equipped to meet your needs.