What’s Included in the Train Your Own Assistance Dog Pathway
and Why It Matters
Most people trying to train an Assistance Dog end up piecing things together: a trainer here, a video there, a few tools, and a lot of guesswork. This pathway removes all of that. It brings together assessment, structured training, professional oversight,
and every tool you need -
in one place, with one clear progression.
Below is exactly what’s included, along with the typical value of each component if purchased separately.
Most people trying to train an Assistance Dog end up piecing things together: a trainer here, a video there, a few tools, and a lot of guesswork. This pathway removes all of that. It brings together assessment, structured training, professional oversight, and every tool you need -
in one place, with one clear progression.
Below is exactly what’s included, along with the typical value of
each component if purchased separately.
Step One:
Entry Assessment
(Required Before Starting)
A comprehensive two‑hour, face‑to‑face assessment with
qualified trainers.
You’ll receive:
- Live observation and professional behavioural evaluation
- A recorded session for review
- Corrective guidance and next steps, regardless of outcome
Typical standalone value: $1,000.00
This assessment is priced separately and required before entering the pathway.
This fee is paid at the time of booking
your appointment.
If the assessement is unsuccessfull, then we will offer the option of a second assessment within 6 months, to give you time to work on what we advise (if appropriate). The second assessment would be at a reduced
rate of $500.00
(Please Note: The Assessment takes place in a face-to-face 2 hour session on the Sunshine Coast. The fee for the Assessment does not take into account any potential travel or accomodations costs.)
We are dedicated to supporting individuals through the power of well-trained
assistance dogs.
Step One:
Entry Assessment
(Required Before Starting)
A comprehensive two‑hour, face‑to‑face assessment with qualified trainers.
You’ll receive:
- Live observation and professional behavioural evaluation
- A recorded session for review
- Corrective guidance and next steps, regardless of outcome
Typical standalone value: $1,000.00
This assessment is priced separately and required before entering the pathway.
This fee is paid at the time of booking your appointment.
If the assessement is unsuccessfull, then we will offer the option of a second assessment within 6 months, to give you time to work on what we advise (if appropriate). The second assessment would be at a reduced rate of $500.00
(Please Note: The Assessment takes place in a face-to-face 2 hour session on the Sunshine Coast. The fee for the Assessment does not take into account any potential travel or accomodations costs.)
We are dedicated to supporting individuals through the power of well-trained assistance dogs.
Step Two:
The investment for Modules One - Three:
Upfront Payment Option: $5,000.00
Monthly Payment Option: $897.00 x 6 payments
Payments for either option will commence from the day of registering for Modules 1-3 and will be via a Credit / Debit Card.
eg: Up front will be collected in full on the day of registering. The Monthly Payment option will have the first months payment collected on the day of registering, then an additional payment will be collected on the same day/date of the month for the subsequent 5 months.
Total standalone value for
Modules 1–3: $10,482
Your investment: $5,000
Train Your Own - Foundation Phase
Modules 1-3
These modules build the essential behaviours and working relationship needed for Assistance Dog work.
Module 1: Respect
Foundational behaviours, engagement, and appropriate responses.
Value: $1,500
Module 2: Compassion
Developing calmness, regulation, and healthy interaction between handler and dog.
Value: $1,500
Module 3: Teamwork
Strengthening consistency and the working partnership.
Value: $1,500
Additional Foundation Inclusions
50+ step‑by‑step training videos for every stage of the work Value: $3,285
Weatherproof training cards with QR‑linked video instruction Value: $450
One‑hour live assessment at the end of Module 3, plus a training jacket if standards are met
Value: $650
Progress‑tracking app to support accountability Value: $300
12 months of membership access including community, live sessions, and trainer Q&A
Value: $997
Step Two:
The investment for Modules One - Three:
Upfront Payment Option: $5,000.00
Monthly Payment Option: $897.00 x 6 payments
Payments for either option will commence from the day of registering for Modules 1-3 and will be via a Credit / Debit Card.
eg: Up front will be collected in full on the day of registering. The Monthly Payment option will have the first months payment collected on the day of registering, then an additional payment will be collected on the same day/date of the month for the subsequent 5 months.
Total standalone value for
Modules 1–3: $10,482
Your investment: $5,000
Train Your Own - Foundation Phase
Modules 1-3
These modules build the essential behaviours and working relationship needed for Assistance Dog work.
Module 1: Respect
Foundational behaviours, engagement, and appropriate responses.
Value: $1,500
Module 2: Compassion
Developing calmness, regulation, and healthy interaction between handler and dog.
Value: $1,500
Module 3: Teamwork
Strengthening consistency and the working partnership.
Value: $1,500
Additional Foundation Inclusions
50+ step‑by‑step training videos for every stage of the work Value: $3,285
Weatherproof training cards with QR‑linked video instruction Value: $450
One‑hour live assessment at the end of Module 3, plus a training jacket if standards are met
Value: $650
Progress‑tracking app to support accountability Value: $300
12 months of membership access including community, live sessions, and trainer Q&A
Value: $997
Step Three:
The investment for Modules One - Three:
Upfront Payment Option:
$4,000.00
Monthly Payment Option:
$717.00 x 6 payments
Payments for either option will commence from the day of registering for Modules 1-3 and will be via a Credit / Debit Card.
eg: Up front will be collected in full on the day of registering. The Monthly Payment option will have the first months payment collected on the day of registering, then an additional payment will be collected on the same day/date of the month for the subsequent 5 months.
Total standalone value for
Modules 4-7: $6,850
Your investment: $4,000
Train Your Own - Advanced Phase
Modules 4-7
This phase builds resilience, advanced cooperation, and readiness for
formal outcomes.
Module 4: Resilience
Stability and reliability in more complex environments.
Value: $1,500
Module 5: Collaboration (Part 1)
Advanced cooperative behaviours
Value: $1,500
Module 6: Collaboration (Part 2)
Refinement of real-world application
Value: $1,500
Module 7: PAT (Public Access Test)
Refinement of real-world application
Value: $1,000
Additional Advanced Inclusions
Advanced video training Resources
Value: $900
Additional practical training cards
Value: $450
Step Three:
The investment for Modules One - Three:
Upfront Payment Option: $4,000.00
Monthly Payment Option: $717.00 x 6 payments
Payments for either option will commence from the day of registering for Modules 1-3 and will be via a Credit / Debit Card.
eg: Up front will be collected in full on the day of registering. The Monthly Payment option will have the first months payment collected on the day of registering, then an additional payment will be collected on the same day/date of the month for the subsequent 5 months.
Total standalone value for
Modules 4-7: $6,850
Your investment: $4,000
Train Your Own - Advanced Phase
Modules 4-7
This phase builds resilience, advanced cooperation, and readiness for formal outcomes.
Module 4: Resilience
Stability and reliability in more complex environments.
Value: $1,500
Module 5: Collaboration (Part 1)
Advanced cooperative behaviours
Value: $1,500
Module 6: Collaboration (Part 2)
Refinement of real-world application
Value: $1,500
Module 7: PAT (Public Access Test)
Refinement of real-world application
Value: $1,000
Additional Advanced Inclusions
Advanced video training Resources
Value: $900
Additional practical training cards
Value: $450
Total Pathway Value
When purchased individually, the full pathway represents over $17,000 in
assessment, training, tools, systems, and professional support.
But because this programme is delivered as a structured, continuous pathway -
with shared systems, consistent oversight, and no duplication of services -
your investment is significantly lower:
Initial Assessment:
$1,000
After a successfull assessment you will then choose one of the following options.
Option 1:
Staged investment:
$9,000
For access as per
the steps above
Option 2:
Upfront commitment
$7,500
for all 7 modules upfront
This pathway is designed to give you everything you need, in the right order,
with the right support - without the overwhelm, uncertainty, or cost of sourcing each component separately.
Total Pathway Value
When purchased individually, the full pathway represents over $17,000 in
assessment, training, tools, systems, and professional support.
But because this programme is delivered as a structured, continuous pathway -
with shared systems, consistent oversight, and no duplication of services -
your investment is significantly lower:
Initial Assessment: $1,000
After a successfull assessment you will
then choose one of the following options.
Option 1: Staged investment: $9,000
for access as per the steps above
Option 2: Upfront commitment $7,500
for all 7 modules upfront
This pathway is designed to give you everything you need, in the right order,
with the right support - without the overwhelm, uncertainty, or cost of sourcing each component separately.
THINGS TO NOTE
Regarding Admission to the Train Your Own Program
You can not access any of the above without successfull completion of the previous step
For example, you can not access Modules 1 - 3 without successfully completing your Assessment (step - 1). You can not access Modules 4 - 7 without successfully passing the Assessment stage at the end of Module 3.
Ongoing access to the content
Once you have successfully completed the Train Your Own program, it does not stop there. Enjoy the ongoing access to the content with the modules and the game cards. You never know when some additional practise or refreshing of everything that you have learnt might come in handy.
Ongoing GHAD Certification requires annual Public Access Tests (PAT)
Once you have passed your first GHAD PAT there is an annual recertification to keep your certification current. To support you we will complete a six-monthly welfare check to ensure you are both on track, it is our intention to support you and keep the standard of our PTSD Assistance Dogs high. We are respected within the industry as the leading Assistance Dog Organisation training specifically PTSD.
The annual PAT is provided within our Annual Membership fee of $997. The PAT will take around 2 hours to complete with your trainer. In the event you don’t successfully pass the PAT we advise on training and the PAT can be re-sat within 30 days. In the event 3 attempts are failed in a row, PTSD Dogs Australia retains the right to withdraw the team from the Assistance Dog Program.
Everyone, including our dogs, look to retirement at some stage.
As retirement of your Assistance Dog approaches, PTSD Dogs Australia will help you navigate the potential onboarding of a new in training Assistance Dog to come along side your retiring Assistance Dog.
THINGS TO NOTE
Regarding Admission to the Train Your Own Program
You can not access any of the above without successfull completion of the previous step
For example, you can not access Modules 1 - 3 without successfully completing your Assessment (step - 1). You can not access Modules 4 - 7 without successfully passing the Assessment stage at the end of Module 3.
Ongoing access to the content
Once you have successfully completed the Train Your Own program, it does not stop there. Enjoy the ongoing access to the content with the modules and the game cards. You never know when some additional practise or refreshing of everything that you have learnt might come in handy.
Ongoing GHAD Certification requires annual Public Access Tests (PAT)
Once you have passed your first GHAD PAT there is an annual recertification to keep your certification current. To support you we will complete a six-monthly welfare check to ensure you are both on track, it is our intention to support you and keep the standard of our PTSD Assistance Dogs high. We are respected within the industry as the leading Assistance Dog Organisation training specifically PTSD.
The annual PAT is provided within our Annual Membership fee of $997. The PAT will take around 2 hours to complete with your trainer. In the event you don’t successfully pass the PAT we advise on training and the PAT can be re-sat within 30 days. In the event 3 attempts are failed in a row, PTSD Dogs Australia retains the right to withdraw the team from the Assistance Dog Program.
Everyone, including our dogs, look to retirement at some stage.
As retirement of your Assistance Dog approaches, PTSD Dogs Australia will help you navigate the potential onboarding of a new in training Assistance Dog to come along side your retiring Assistance Dog.
Where to now?
The choice is all yours...
Where to now?
The choice is all yours...
Either book in your asessment below, or if we have missed anything,
you can book in a Preliminary Discussion
Book In Your Assessment
Simply click the button below and pick a time that is available
Remember that when booking your Assessment that you will be required to make the initial payment mention above of $1000.00 for your Assessement.
(Please note that the Assessment takes place face-to-face at our facilities, and within a public space eg: shopping centre and parkland, on the Sunshine Coast and the fee does not include any travel or accomodations costs.)
Have we missed anything?
We know that there could be additional questions.
If you feel that you need to ask a few questions, then book in a phonecall below.
Please be aware that these phonecalls need to be capped at up to 15 mins
.
Either book in your asessment below, or if we have missed anything,
you can book in a Preliminary Discussion
Book In Your Assessment
Simply click the button below and pick a
time that is available
Remember that when booking your Assessment that you will be required to make the initial payment mention above of $1000.00 for your Assessement.
(Please note that the Assessment takes place face-to-face at our facilities, and within a public space eg: shopping centre and parkland, on the Sunshine Coast and the fee does not include any travel or accomodations costs.)
Have we missed anything?
We know that there could be additional questions.
If you feel that you need to ask a few questions, then book in a phonecall below.
Please be aware that these phonecalls need to be capped at up to 15 mins
.
