est. 2001
SDA MISSION STATEMENT:
Service Dogs of America is dedicated to developing, preserving, and using a canine's natural
instincts,
intelligence, and tractability to perform meaningful, utilitarian tasks for mankind.
Its goal is to use proven common-sense methods for training both canine and handler while maximizing
the social,
family orientation, and sport aspects of dog training. In addition the SDA program enables the evaluation of a canine's
working ability,
maintaining and improving breeding stock to conform to the breed's original purpose
and function.
One practical basic obedience title (Family-Obedienc FO), which is a prerequisite to the other protection and obedience titles offered.
Three progressively advanced obedience titles (OB1, OB2, OB3).
One non-gripping protection alert title (PA) for personal and family protection.
Seven gripping protection titles (P1, P1S, P1M, P2, P2S, P3, P3S) for personal and family protection.
Two gripping police dog titles (PD1, PD2).
Three tracking titles (Tracking-1 [T-1], Tracking-2 [T-2], Master Track [MT]).