Help Me Decide
Not sure which path is right for you? We’re here to help.
Choosing Your Path
Deciding on a service dog is a big step. At Good Dog! we offer two proven paths: Full Service Placement, where we train and place a dog for your child and family, and Train Your Own, where families or adults with disabilities lead the training with our expert support. Each path has unique strengths—your job is simply to find the one that feels right for you.
How to Use This Page
Here you’ll find a toolkit of resources—videos, charts, worksheets, and guides—built to help families explore their options with confidence. No need to do it all; just explore what feels relevant to your situation. Pick and choose what speaks to your child’s needs and your own “what ifs.” This page is here to guide you, offering clarity and focus as you decide which path is the best fit for your family’s life.
Hear from Our Team
Start your journey with three quick, high-level videos from Laura, Morgan, and Rick:
Laura
Welcomes you to the Help Me Decide page and gives a brief tour of the tools you can use here.
Morgan
Is a service dog right for me and/or my family? A thoughtful look at readiness and fit.
Rick
Offers a quick side-by-side look at our Full Service Placement and Train Your Own programs.
Decision-Making Tools
Choose the tool below that works best for you—each one helps you explore which path is right, just in a different way.
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Explore Our Comparison Charts
See how our program paths stack up side-by-side.
Click any chart to enlarge and take a closer look.
NOT QUITE READY FOR THE CERTIFIED PATH?
We know everyone is at a different place—financially, emotionally, and logistically. If you’re not ready to commit to our full Certified Path, you can still start building service dog foundations.
Our trusted partner, BAXTER & Bella, offers an affordable, self-guided online program. While it does not include Good Dog! certification or direct support, it’s a great way to start with expert guidance at a fraction of the cost.
Use discount code: GD!SC for a partner discount.