Service Dog Canine Training Log Book

Training Logbook for Service Canines

This logbook includes:

Front Page

• Contains all tombstone information for both the handler and the canine.

Data Pages

• Designed with a side-by-side layout for easy access.
• Allows all training details to be recorded on a single page for efficient review.

Session Data Sheets

• Used to track and document your canine’s training sessions, including:
  • Tracking locations, time, and distractions.
  • Goals for the session and areas of focus for future training.
  • Training sessions focused on evaluating foundational service dog skills and public access behaviours.
  • A list of 26 training items that can be checked off as:
    • Worked on
    • Needs improvement
    • Requires trainer assistance
• Allows you to track progression over time.
• Identifies areas that need additional work or trainer support.
• Reviews handler and dog teamwork, including confirmation of end-user status.

Training Areas Covered

• Leash manners, obedience, and calm behaviour in controlled and public environments.
• Vehicle manners, kennel entry, and working both with and without a harness.
• Remaining calm during grooming, handling, and everyday care tasks.
• Exposure to distractions including people, other dogs, noise, and public settings.
• Public access skills such as elevators, crowds, shopping environments, and transportation scenarios.
• Settling behaviours, focus on the handler, and response to dropped leash and separation exercises.
• Agility, confidence-building exercises, and recovery after play.
• Specialty training specific to the individual dog team.

Goal Tracking

• Dedicated pages to list handler and canine goals for up to two years to assist with tracking your training plan.

Course & Certification Tracking

• Ability to record courses and additional training attended.
• Helps track certifications and course completions.

Overall Goal

• To continue building reliability, calm behaviour, and readiness for real-world working environments.