Service Dog Program in Wisconsin
We offer temperament-tested service dog program in Wisconsin, specializing in Australian Shepherd candidates selected for confidence, stability, and real-life work.
š¾ Not every puppy qualifiesāand thatās what makes the difference.
Not Every Puppy Qualifies
Service work requires more than trainingāit requires the right temperament.
At Match Dot Pup, we do not assume every puppy is suitable. Each litter is carefully evaluated to identify the individuals with the traits needed to succeed in real-life environments.
Some of the key traits we look for include:
ā¢ high confidence
ā¢ low sound sensitivity
ā¢ low sight sensitivity
ā¢ strong human-focused assertiveness
ā¢ ability to recover quickly from new experiences
š¾ This is why selection matters just as much as development.
What We Offer
ā¢ Service dog prospects evaluated at 7ā8 weeks
ā¢ Service dog prospects are trained until they are 9ā12 months old
ā¢ Foundation training toward CGC and Urban CGC
ā¢ Real-life exposure and structured development
ā¢ Lifetime breeder support
š¾ Each dog is selected and developed with intentionābased on temperament, not availability.
Who This Program Is Best For
This program is designed for individuals and families who are looking for a thoughtfully matched service dog candidate and are committed to continued training and development.
It may be a good fit for:
ā¢ psychiatric service needs
ā¢ autism support
ā¢ individuals seeking structured, reliable companionship
ā¢ active households willing to stay engaged in the training process
This program may not be the right fit for those looking for a fully trained service dog without continued involvement, or for homes unable to provide structure and consistency.
A Thoughtful Approach to Service Dog Placement
At Match Dot Pup, we do not assume every puppy is suitable for service work.
Through structured temperament testing and ongoing evaluation, we identify the puppies with the traits necessary to succeed.
Our goal is to match the right dog to the right person for long-term success.
Training, Titles, and What That Means
As part of their time in our program, each dog continues developing beyond the early puppy stage with a focus on real-life behavior, consistency, and responsiveness.
During that time, they work toward earning both the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Urban Canine Good Citizen (UCGC) titles through the American Kennel Club.
These titles reflect a dogās ability to move calmly through everyday situationsāwhether thatās walking through public spaces, responding to their handler, or settling in new environments.
š¾ This extended development is what sets our service dogs in training in Wisconsin apart and allows us to place them with greater clarity.
These dogs are not fully trained service dogs at the time of placement.
Instead, they leave with a strong public-access foundation already in place.
From there, the individual continues with task-specific training to meet their specific needs, building on the strong foundation already developed.
š¾ Itās this next stage of training that qualifies a dog as a service dog for a specific disability.
Foundation Skills & Everyday Behaviors
As part of their development, we teach essential behaviors that help prepare each dog for success in everyday life and future service work.
These skills are reinforced through clear verbal cues, along with some hand signals, so each dog learns how to respond with consistency and confidence.
Over time, these behaviors become second nature and create a strong, reliable foundation.
- Back
- Come (Recall)
- Down
- Free
- Heel
- Jump/Off
- Leave It
- Loose Leash
- Place
- SIt
- Stand
- Stay
- Touch
- Under
- Wait
- Watch Me
š¾ These everyday skills help create a calm, responsive dog that is ready to continue into more individualized training.
What to Expect
Service dog development is a process that requires time, structure, and consistency.
We provide a strong foundation through early training and exposure, but continued development is part of the long-term success of the dog.
Not every homeāor every dogāis the right fit for service work. Part of our role is helping determine that early, so expectations are clear from the beginning.
Past Service Dogs in Training from Our Program
Our dogs who have graduated from the program and have earned their
CGC and Urban CGC titles before placement.
These dogs have shown the type of temperament, focus, and foundation we work to build over time.
Imani
Red Tri Female
Parents – Indy x Gilbert
Born – 12/19/2023
This exceptional graduate successfully completed our program with two prestigious titles from the American Kennel Club (AKC) that reflect her excellent temperament in February 2025.
Promise
Black Tri Female
Parents – Skye x Gilbert
Born – 2/15/2024
This eager-to-please graduate has successfully completed our service dog training program and earned two titles from the American Kennel Club (AKC) that reflect her outstanding public behavior in February 2025.
Azalea
Blue Merle Female
Parents – Skye x Gilbert
Born – 3/24/2025
This intelligent graduate completed our service dog training program and went on to earn both Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Urban CGC titles through the American Kennel Club in February 2026.
Aster
Black Tri Male
Parents – Skye x Gilbert
Born – 3/24/2025
After finishing our service dog training program, this calm-demeanor dog earned CGC and Urban CGC titles with the American Kennel Club in March 2026
Kitts
Red Tri Male
Parents – Indy x Gilbert
Born – 6/18/2025
This gentle, focused dog moved through our service dog training program and earned both CGC and Urban CGC titles from the American Kennel Club in June 2026
Program Investment
Service dog candidates are:
š $6,500
This includes:
ā¢ the dog
ā¢ early development and training
ā¢ structured temperament evaluation
ā¢ guidance through placement
Our Approach
We are known for:
ā¢ temperament-based matching
ā¢ honest evaluation
ā¢ structured development
ā¢ long-term support
Dogs are not placed based on appearance or availability.
They are placed based on fit, stability, and long-term success.
Ready to Get Started?
Not every dogāand not every homeāis the right fit.
If you are considering a service dog candidate, the next step is to apply so we can determine if this program aligns with your needs and expectations.
