Gutsy Mutts Service Dogs, LLC

Training is customized to the client’s specific needs and environment. For clients training their own dog, Eileen provides guidance through in-person sessions in Ohio or via video calls. Each session includes behavior assessment, demonstration of training techniques, and homework assignments. Clients return for additional sessions upon completion of homework. Service dog evaluations are mandatory before training begins. Fully trained service dogs are available for adoption with matching based on client needs.

Pricing Summary

Flat rate of $50 for a 45-minute training session; service dog evaluations cost $100. No packages offered—services are à la carte. Fully trained service dogs are offered at a lower cost than larger competitors, but specific pricing for dogs is not listed.

Policies

After completing homework from a session, clients contact Eileen to schedule the next session. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Gutsy Mutts Service Dogs, LLC is a small, owner-operated service dog training business founded by Eileen Casey, a former animal trainer at Sea World of Texas with experience training marine mammals. The business specializes in custom-trained service dogs for conditions including PTSD, anxiety, mobility assistance, and seizure alert, with training conducted in the client’s own environment rather than requiring travel to a facility. Eileen offers both fully trained service dogs at a lower cost than larger organizations and personalized service dog training guidance for clients who wish to train their own dogs. Training is delivered via in-person sessions in Ohio or through video conferencing, with a flat rate of $50 per 45-minute session and a $100 evaluation fee required before beginning service dog training. No training packages are offered—services are provided à la carte. Eileen also provides general obedience training and behavior modification for household issues. Her background in marine mammal training and psychology informs her positive reinforcement-based methods.

Eileen has trained over 20 service dogs, each matched to individual client needs, and emphasizes the human-dog partnership as central to success. She also offers evaluations to determine if a dog is a suitable candidate for service work.

The business does not offer boarding, grooming, walking, or other pet-related services beyond training and placement of service dogs.

Accomplishments

Eileen Casey is a former animal trainer at Sea World of Texas, where she trained killer whales, dolphins, belugas, sea lions, and other marine mammals using positive reinforcement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and has studied psychology extensively. She is mentored by a long-standing service dog trainer and has successfully trained and placed over 20 service dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first complete a $100 service dog evaluation to determine if their dog is a suitable candidate. After evaluation, training begins with a $50 per session format, scheduled upon completion of assigned homework. Clients may also apply for a fully trained service dog through the application page.