American Canine Institute-Idaho, Inc.

01/03/2023

"4yo in Virginia today went outside to play then came back to the front door with a new friend. The mother said that the boy talked to the young fawn and told him that he has cereal inside. So they went inside for some cereal then she said that she told her son to take him back outside to the tree line that his mother would be looking for him. So they ate some cereal then he walked him outside to the tree line." ❤

06/13/2019

ACI-IDAHO IS OUT OF BUSINESS!!!

01/26/2019

AMERICAN CANINE INSTITUTE-IDAHO HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS

12/15/2018

Dear Friends and Clients of ACI-Idaho:
I would like to thank you all for your love and support of American Canine Institute-Idaho. Due to the death of my longtime friend and secretary/treasurer of ACI-Idaho and the death of my wife all within 22 days. I have decided to close ACI-Idaho immediately and will hopefully be leaving the area as soon as I can make arrangements. I will miss it here, the people and especially the ones I call friend.
It is an honor to turn the training over to a local certified dog trainer. A trainer you already know and trust, Warren Osborne. I can confidently say that he is an excellent trainer and will serve you well.
Warren has agreed to honor the remaining training classes that have been purchased from ACI-Idaho so that our clients are not inconvenienced any further.
I have had the distinct pleasure of training with Warren and his daughter, Keri for the past three years. He has been training obedience since 1995 and training service dogs since 2015. You already know he uses a positive approach to training dogs of all ages. His unique and successful approach to training makes the dog think, thus engaging the mind.
From the moment I met Warren, when he stepped in and began assisting a student in one of my classes, I knew he was going to be a great asset to this program. He is hardworking and dedicated to improving the relationship between dog and owner. He does it all in his light hearted and jovial manner, making it easier for you to raise to the challenge of training your dog.
Warren’s training program will make a great addition to this community. His natural ability with dogs and people coupled with his phenomenal work ethic will make him the trainer you will want to call on again and again for your dog training needs.
[email protected]

Sincerely,
John Butcher
American Canine Institute-Idaho

Warren Osborne
Ozzy’s Canine Service
208-249-7556

11/17/2018

I am so very sorry to all that have attempted to call or come by over the last few days. We have had a family death. Please give is another try next week.

11/14/2018

Due to a family emergency, training classes are canceled. Classes will resume on Monday November 26th. Our grooming shop, boarding & doggie daycare facilities are still open. Thank you for your understanding.

09/09/2018

Weiser Police Department has chosen American Canine Institute-Idaho to train their newest drug detection canine and handler. Meet Hero a one year old Chocolate Lab. Hero began his training today and will continue for the next six months.

08/24/2018

To bring our pricing more in line with current industry standards and the increase in the cost of doing business, effective October 1, 2015 our prices will be adjusted to the following:

CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE 10/1/18

Puppy Kindergarten: $200 $240
Basic Obedience: $200 $240
Intermediate Obedience: $210 $250
Advanced Obedience: $220 $270
Board & Train (14 Day) $800 $940
Board & Train (28 Day) $1.600 $1,880

Daycare: $15 Per Day NO CHANGE
Daycare and Training: $25 Per Day $35 Per Day
Boarding: $20 Per Day NO CHANGE
AKC Testing (Only) $25 NO CHANGE
AKC CGC Training $200 $240
AKC Therapy Dog Training: $275 $300
Private Lessons: $100 Per Session $125 Per Session
Behavior Modification:$100 Per Session $125 Per Session
Service Dog Evaluation: $65 $75

Please NOTE: ALL of our current clients as of September 30th will remain at the current renewal prices

08/22/2018

08/22/2018

I would like to take a moment and give thanks to my little buddy Coco Roy who Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge last night. His family who are my adopted family are devastated as we can all imagine. I would like all of our followers to say a little prayer for Coco if you would.

https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/hello.htm

Create a Pet Memorial, a Monday Candle Ceremony Tribute, Post a story of your petloss, Visit the Petloss Grief Suport Center, send an E-Sympathy Pet card or purchase a memorial pet product.

08/13/2018

We get asked service dog questions a lot at our facility in Ontario Oregon.

ADA (American Disabilities Act) is the governing body for these regulations.
The American Disabilities Act has certain regulations in place regarding the definition and purpose of service dogs. This has been revised several times, with the latest revision being on March 15, 2011. There were several additional provisions added to the latest revisions regarding service dogs.
Service dogs are specially trained to assist people with special needs in certain activities of daily living, such as helping them to walk with stability, helping retrieve items (if they are in a wheelchair), helping them know if someone is coming from behind (if there is hearing loss), preventing a child from wandering away from safety (if autistic), etc.
According to the American Disabilities Act, both local and state government agencies, non-profit organizations, retail merchants, restaurants, and other businesses, have to make “reasonable modifications” in order to accommodate the needs of disabled people. Even places that have a policy of “no pets” have to make room for service dogs in their premises.
It is to be noted that the ADA defines only dogs as service animals. According to the ADA, the dog must be trained to perform tasks that are specifically related to the disability faced by the person. This involves training the dog to take certain actions that are very specific to the disability, such as alerting a diabetic person that his blood sugar levels are low. Other tasks could include reminding the person to take medications on time, detect the onset of a seizure in an epileptic person and keep him/her safe during the seizure until medical aid arrives. Therapy dogs, or dogs that provide only emotional support and comfort, are not covered in the ambit of service dogs, under the ADA regulations. However, dogs that are trained to offer specific psychiatric support, such as sensing the onset of an anxiety attack and taking action to warn, avoid, or prevent the attack, are covered as service dogs, under ADA regulations.
The ADA also does not “require” professional training for service dogs; however, it is highly preferred. People with disabilities can train the dogs themselves. ADA regulations state that a dog can only be considered a service dog after it is fully trained. A service dog can only be taken to public places after it is fully trained. This means that dogs that are undergoing training should not be taken to public places under ADA regulations. They are not required to wear any special vest, harness, or ID tag. The care of the dog is the responsibility of the handler, and this includes feeding, grooming, exercising, as well as veterinary care.
ADA regulations also state that hotels must not reserve “pet friendly” rooms to people with service animals who want to book an accommodation in the hotel. They must be given rooms that are accessible to other general guests. Hotels must also not charge a separate cleaning fee for these rooms to remove pet hair, etc. Essentially, a service dog must be given access to any place that a person is. If you have any questions or need to talk about training your service dog, please call 541-889-4304 or call or text 208-488-5021

06/26/2018

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06/07/2018

We get asked service dog questions a lot at our facility in Ontario Oregon.
ADA (American Disabilities Act) is the governing body for these regulations.
The American Disabilities Act has certain regulations in place regarding the definition and purpose of service dogs. This has been revised several times, with the latest revision being on March 15, 2011. There were several additional provisions added to the latest revisions regarding service dogs.
Service dogs are specially trained to assist people with special needs in certain activities of daily living, such as helping them to walk with stability, helping retrieve items (if they are in a wheelchair), helping them know if someone is coming from behind (if there is hearing loss), preventing a child from wandering away from safety (if autistic), etc.
According to the American Disabilities Act, both local and state government agencies, non-profit organizations, retail merchants, restaurants, and other businesses, have to make “reasonable modifications” in order to accommodate the needs of disabled people. Even places that have a policy of “no pets” have to make room for service dogs in their premises.
It is to be noted that the ADA defines only dogs as service animals. According to the ADA, the dog must be trained to perform tasks that are specifically related to the disability faced by the person. This involves training the dog to take certain actions that are very specific to the disability, such as alerting a diabetic person that his blood sugar levels are low. Other tasks could include reminding the person to take medications on time, detect the onset of a seizure in an epileptic person and keep him/her safe during the seizure until medical aid arrives. Therapy dogs, or dogs that provide only emotional support and comfort, are not covered in the ambit of service dogs, under the ADA regulations. However, dogs that are trained to offer specific psychiatric support, such as sensing the onset of an anxiety attack and taking action to warn, avoid, or prevent the attack, are covered as service dogs, under ADA regulations.
The ADA also does not “require” professional training for service dogs; however, it is highly preferred. People with disabilities can train the dogs themselves. ADA regulations state that a dog can only be considered a service dog after it is fully trained. A service dog can only be taken to public places after it is fully trained. This means that dogs that are undergoing training should not be taken to public places under ADA regulations. They are not required to wear any special vest, harness, or ID tag. The care of the dog is the responsibility of the handler, and this includes feeding, grooming, exercising, as well as veterinary care.
ADA regulations also state that hotels must not reserve “pet friendly” rooms to people with service animals who want to book an accommodation in the hotel. They must be given rooms that are accessible to other general guests. Hotels must also not charge a separate cleaning fee for these rooms to remove pet hair, etc. Essentially, a service dog must be given access to any place that a person is.
If you are looking at getting your dog trained and certified to be a service dog, contact American Canine Institute-Idaho today!
www.aci-idaho.com 541-889-4304

John Butcher
Certified Service Dog Trainer
President ACI-Idaho, Inc.

06/05/2018

Hi there! We are looking for a 3-4 month long loving home to foster our new service dog Coco. She is a two year old chocolate lab who is very personable and eager to please! she recently had a litter of pups in April and is now moving towards becoming a best companion service pet. We are looking for someone who is willing to work with her for a minimum of 30 minutes a day w/trainer. Must have a fenced yard and good references. She needs someone who can take her any and everywhere with them!
All food, toys and medical expenses will be paid.

05/17/2018

ATTENTION - ATTENTION - ATTENTION

Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities Grooming shop is now open with three groomers ready to take your appointments. They are taking appointments Six Days a week 9 AM - 6 PM Last groom at 5:30 PM. Grooming days are Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. New location is 338 SE 2nd Street Ontario, Ore. Please come check us out! PLEASE CALL 541-889-4304 FOR APPOINTMENT

Remember that taking your dog to SDCD's Groomers helps children with Disabilities!

04/13/2018

We need to beat the bushes here!Can you help with a donation and help us get people to donate from your area of the woods to www.sdcd.org ? Karmel , the Service Dog that we sent to Connor blew out jer ACL on her Right hind leg and needs surgery. Connor her boy with POTS is having to finish out the school year online because Karmel cannot go with him to school. The longer we dely the surgery the longer she is on pain meds which translates to not being alert enough to let Connor know when he is about to have an episode which could be life threatening! They can donate through our donate button on our website and any donations coming in will go to the SDCD Trust Account for Karmel till we reach $6,500. Please beat the bushes! Thank you for your generocity and concern.

Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities, corp. is based in the Boise, ID, area and trains service dogs for children in need. Contact us to learn more.

04/08/2018

Well as you know, Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities grooming shop is now open. Angela Carriere from Lucky’s Dog wash is grooming here and we would like to introduce to you Mrs. Brooke Jones who is studying under Angela. Brooke will be working with Angela and will soon be a full-time groomer. She and Angela will be both be grooming here which will increase the appointment availability. Please call Angela at 208-475-4452 for grooming appointments.
Remember, All proceeds profits goes directly to Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities.

02/20/2018

Beware
The growing trend of people saying their dog is a Service Dog when in reality it is not is coming to an end. People who are taking their dogs into most public places is against the law in all states unless that dog is a Service Dog. This practice makes it more and more difficult for people who have legitimate Service Dogs because the non-trained dogs are causing issues that more and more shop owners and restaurant owners and Airlines are refusing service to these disabled persons. It has become a very serious issue.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 states that even though you can self-certify your dog is a Service Animal it also requires that the dog be trained. It must do at least one task for you related to your disability. Many states the latest being the state of Hawaii are cracking down on people who claim their dogs are Service Dogs yet cannot provide acceptable proof of training.

These states have made it a misdemeanor punishable by a large fine and up to six months in jail to claim your dog is a Service Dog without proper documentation. Proof of training they are looking for are things such as a training log with detailed description training, list of task related to disability, note or letter from doctor indicating that the person needs a Service Dog, and proof of what tests have been administered such as canine good citizen and public access demonstrations.

I hope this information is useful and helps keep some people out of trouble which can be avoided. If you would like more specific information on how to self-certify or would like training, please feel free to call us at 208-488-5021

02/02/2018

Check out this 5 star Facebook review by Janet Wright Sorensen:
I can't say enough about John and Warren. The classes have taught my dog and I to work together as partners. I have learned so much! I look forward to the weekly classes. I am so happy with the results. I highly recommend American Canine Institute!
See the review on Facebook by clicking the link below.

02/02/2018

Check out this 5 star Facebook review by Jason Clark:
Awesome and good hearted place. John is right on the mark and is good with all dogs. Highly recommend!!!
See the review on Facebook by clicking the link below.

05/13/2017

Team Connor/Karmel update!
According to Heidi McKenna Connors mom, while at school today with Karmel but not mom, Connor had an episode today. According to Heidi, Karmel did her job just like the pro she is! True reason is that she loves this boy with all of her being. Connors teacher and the school nurse helped Karmel and everything turned out well. Both Connor and Karmel are doing fine, mom on the other hand is feeling anxious and excited at the same time. Hang in there mom, you will be fine with time!😀

05/10/2017

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As responsible pet owners, we are constantly told that neutering our pups is the best move to ensure we are doing what we can to prevent pet overpopulation – but new research has come out that has found early neutering procedures could, in fact, be contributing to their notorious joint disorders. Ex...

05/10/2017

05/08/2017

Many times people know they need a dog to assist them however become confused as to what type training the dog may need. The following photo should help you decide what type of training your dog needs.

05/05/2017

EXCITING TEAM CONNOR/KARMEL UPDATE

For the first time since Connor was diagnosed with POTS has he gotten his first taste of independence until today. Today, Connor and Karmel went to school and mom stayed home! It shows just how much confidence mom and dad have in Karmel and Connor’s ability to pick up on Karmel’s alerts to him. This is a huge accomplishment given that Karmel went to Connor one month ago. There is still work to be done by SDCD to further train Karmel to assist Connor in areas that are specific to him, however, the most significant training and work by both of them is complete. Much of the credit for this success is Connor’s ability to follow directions from the trainer and know Karmel well enough to know what works with her and what does not. Trust me, many adults can’t do what Connor has accomplished in this short period of time. Well done team!!!

05/04/2017

Hot days are coming. Please protect your dog.

04/30/2017

Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities

Is an Idaho and Oregon registered Nonprofit looking for qualified volunteer dog foster parents. The fosters would work with the dog on a daily basis under the supervision of a trainer. The dog would go to the foster for two months then go to the training facility for a month then back to the foster or perhaps a different foster. You can visit our website at www.sdcd.org and if interested please call John at 208-488-5021

04/26/2017

Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities Team Conner and Karmel Update

As you may remember Conner had a fainting episode as a result of his Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) last Wednesday. Today he had another one and again Karmel did her job which is to alert him before he faints and subsequently falls and sustains a possible head injury. According to Heidi Connors mom, Connor was brushing his teeth getting ready for school when Karmel started whimpering, banging up against him and nudging him. She said Connor didn’t recognize what she was upset about and didn’t suspect that she was alerting him because it had only been six days since his last episode. Connor knelt down to see what was wrong with her and got dizzy, he realized what she was doing and made his way to the bed and immediately passed out.
According to Connor’s mom Heidi, Karmel went down stairs and started nudging her and whimpering until she went upstairs to find Connor unconscious. Karmel stayed laying with her head on Connor not allowing him to get up for some time then released him.
Because Connor was feeling so weak and out of sorts following the episode which is not unusual he stayed in bed. About two hours later, he attempted to get up to go to the bathroom and Karmel grabbed his sweater with her mouth and pulled him back onto the bed. Connor got dizzy again and Karmel would not again let him up until his heart rate went back to a normal beat.
Karmel is not only recognizing that it is her job to protect Connor she is realizing that when this happens to Connor it is much better for him to be in a prone position. The potentials for this dog are endless, she is one of the smartest I have ever had the privilege of training and I have trained some pretty smart dogs.
According to Heidi, she suspects that Connor is going thru a growth spirt which is why he is having back to back incidents like this. Connor and mom both have so much confidence in Karmel and Connor is showing much more self-confidence since Karmel came to their home.