Public Access & Service Dog Training in Nashville
Have you ever wondered if your beloved dog has what it takes to become a service dog? Now you have the opportunity to find out! Music City Dog Training provides in-home dog training for service dog training AND public access training to dog owners in Nashville, TN.
What Can a Service Dog Do That Other Dogs Can’t?
A service dog is trained and undergoes extensive training and, upon completion of the program, is ready to assist people with mental, physical, or medical disabilities. Service dogs are capable of remaining calm and focused in any setting, granting them access to public and private areas that other pets aren’t typically able to go.
Most training programs specify key areas of support and assistance, including mental health, physical support, and medical alert support. We do NOT provide medical alert service dogs at this time.
Music City Dog Training Service Areas
Private in-home visits and field sessions take place across Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, and Wilson counties.
Nashville Urban Core: Handling transit hubs, medical plazas, and high-foot-traffic sidewalks through Downtown, Germantown, The Gulch, MidTown, and 12 South
East Nashville & Inglewood: Proofing tight heel positioning and calm settling around neighborhood cafes, retail corridors, and multi-use greenways
Green Hills & Belle Meade: Conditioning focus and distraction-free manners around busy retail plazas and commercial centers
Williamson County (Franklin & Brentwood): Polishing duration stays, under-table tucks, and floor apathy across historic Downtown Franklin and Cool Springs commercial districts
Hendersonville & Mount Juliet: Refining in-home task foundations and suburban public access routines throughout Sumner and Wilson counties.
Which Program is Right for Your Dog?
- Physical and mobility support service dog training
This program is ideal for handlers who need additional physical support with everyday activities, including picking up dropped items and opening doors.
NOTE: To complete mobility certification, service dogs need to be 50% of their owner’s height and 40% of their weight.
- Mental and psychiatric service dog training
This program is ideal for handler’s who need additional mental support in everyday activities in coping with depression, PTSD, or anxiety-related challenges.
What are the Steps to Become a Service Dog with Music City Dog Training?
Below are the steps your dog will need to complete to become a service dog with our program:
- Public Access Testing
- Standard & Advanced Obedience Training
- Task Training
What Your Service Dog Can Do After Training is Complete
Once your dog completes training with us, they will be able to fully support your mental or physical health. Our canine graduates are trained to perform tasks:
- Medications retrieval
- Deep pressure therapy
- Block and cover
- Behavior interruption
Financial Assistance May Be Available
Eligible veterans, service members, and military families may qualify for financial assistance through Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help with the cost of service dog training and care.
Funding is based on eligibility and is not guaranteed.
Enroll in Service Dog Training with Music City Dog Training
Connect with our professional dog trainers in Nashville today to schedule your dog’s evaluation.
Send us an email or give us a call at 615.610.9080.
Music City Dog Training
Serving Nashville, TN and surrounding areas.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Training Hours:
Weekdays, Weeknights and Weekends by appointment only.
