service dogs 4 service men
Service area: Serves Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas in South Florida, including Broward County and nearby regions within a 30-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Fearfulness
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Resource Guarding
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Working
- Herding
- Sporting
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Programs include the Hero Project (free service dog placement using rescued or donated dogs), Doyle Dogs (one-on-one training with veteran and their dog), and Veterans 4 Veterans (affordable self-funded training). Training lasts 4–6 months and includes CGC and Public Access Test certification. Ongoing support is provided for the dog’s lifetime. Training is tailored to PTSD and mobility tasks such as barrier creation, crowd navigation, and anxiety interruption.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Service dog training for veterans is offered at low or no cost through sponsorship and donations. The Hero Project provides free service dogs. The Veterans 4 Veterans program offers partial scholarships for self-funded training. Private civilian training is available through DanielDeLaRosaDogs.com with pricing details available upon consultation.
Testimonials
“Daniel you have done an amazing job and I was proud to have Hero with me so behaved and doing his tasks of creating space between me and other people and standing behind me watching my back. He did great, also lead me through a crowd at a faster pace. I think he sensed the anxiety! A great weekend for Hero and I to work together and bond!”
– Barry Offenburger
“Daniel has the skills to teach you to train your dog. His patience is never ending… You realize you’re the one who did it because he indeed trained you. Daniel can change lives, I know, He changed my whole family’s lives.”– Josh
“Training my Service Dog with Daniel has opened up a new world of possibilities for me! I have a special bond with my Service Dog, Stella… Daniel taught me to trust my training, trust my dog, and most of all, to trust myself.”– Peter N. Mahmood, Major, Retired, US Army
About the Trainer
Service Dogs 4 Servicemen is a nonprofit organization founded by Daniel De La Rosa, a certified dog trainer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in training service dogs for U.S. military veterans and first responders with PTSD and mobility needs. The organization provides fully-trained service dogs at low or no cost to veterans through sponsorship and donations. Daniel offers one-on-one training programs for veterans who already have a dog or need help selecting one, with programs including the Hero Project (free service dog placement), Doyle Dogs (owner-dog training), and Veterans 4 Veterans (affordable self-funded training). Training is based on positive reinforcement and includes certification through the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test and Public Access Test (PAT). The organization also offers educational resources, public access guidance, and lifelong support for veteran-dog teams. Private civilian training is available through DanielDeLaRosaDogs.com.
Daniel trains dogs of all breeds, with a focus on greyhounds, Belgian Malinois, Akitas, and mixed breeds. He emphasizes building a strong bond between handler and dog, teaching tasks like creating personal space, barrier positioning, crowd navigation, and anxiety detection. Training is conducted at their facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and includes ongoing support for the lifetime of the dog.
The organization also provides resources such as Florida service dog laws, trainer tips, and educational content to help the public understand service dog behavior and rights.
Accomplishments
Daniel De La Rosa has trained over 40 service dogs since 2011, including 11 greyhounds and a Cane Corso for mobility assistance. He is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and former show dog handler with multiple championship titles. He has trained dogs that have competed at Westminster and ranked nationally in Rally Obedience.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients must complete a service dog application on the website. Veterans are selected through an application process and matched with a suitable dog. Initial consultations are offered free of charge to assess needs and determine program fit.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- KPA-CTP
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
308 SW 16th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315Listing Tools for Trainers
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