Assistance dog training, helping your dog to help you!

We’re still building this part of our business, so keep your eyes out!

Having an assistance dog is having a highly trained canine!

We can help you to make the right choices and have the right paths ready to accredit your dog!

Things we can assist you with are:

  • New Prospect Suitability Assessment

  • Puppy Desensitisation

  • Public Access Training

  • Task Training

  • Training Logs

    And more…

Our Assistance Dog Packages are as follows:

Assistance Pup Head Start Program:

  • 1 x 90 Minute Initial Consult

  • 1 x Training Log Book (Optional additional $30)

  • 5 x 1hr Private consults

  • 5 x 45 Minute Public Access Session

    (Exchangeable between Consults and PA Sessions)

  • Discounted Additional Sessions

  • Public Access Test GHAD/ACT Included

    Total Cost of: $1199

  • Established Assistance Dog Program

  • 1 x 1 Hour Private Consult

  • 5 x 45 Minute Public Access Session

  • 1 x Training Log Book (Optional additional $30)

  • Public Access GHAD/ACT

    Total Cost of: $999

Still working it all out?

1 x 90 Minute Initial Consult $170

1 x 1 hour Private Lesson $130

5 x 1 Hour Private Lessons $620

10 x 1 Hour Private Lessons $1000

1 x 45 Minute Public Access Outing $60

5 x 45 Minute Public Access Outing $270

10 x 45 Public Access Outing $550

GHAD/ACT PAT Test $400

(Plus travel fee if outside of service area)

GHAD/ACT PAT gives you the following:

  • On going support from Dusty Snoots

  • GHAD patch

  • GHAD or ACT ID Card

  • Passed Public Access test

Ziggy Smith’s Assistance Dog Log Book $30

(plus postage if needed)

Harlo Working…..

Harlo “Noodling”…..

Photo by Moist Nose Photography

Contact us directly to book this!

Assistance dogs aren’t just working dogs, they’re pets too!

  • Assistance Pup Head Start Program

    Total Cost of: $1199

    1 x 90 Minute Initial Consult

    1 x Training Log Book (Optional additional $30)

    5 x 1hr Private consults

    5 x 45 Minute Public Access Session

    Public Access Test GHAD/ACT Included

  • Established Assistance Dog Program

    Total Cost of: $999

    1 x 1 Hour Private Consult

    5 x 45 Minute Public Access Session

    1 x Training Log Book (Optional additional $30)

    Public Access GHAD/ACT

  • Single 90 Minute Session

    $170

    Dusty Snoots Dog Training in Queanbeyan, offers personalized Private Assistance Dog Training Lessons to support the development of highly skilled assistance dogs.

  • Single 60 Minute Session

    $130

    These one-on-one sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of both the handler and the dog, ensuring that your canine companion learns essential tasks such as retrieving items, opening doors, providing mobility support, and other specialized assistance dog skills.

  • 5 x 1 Hour Private Lessons

    $620

    With expert guidance from a professional dog trainer, you’ll work closely on obedience, focus, and task-specific training in a distraction-free environment. This service is ideal for individuals who need a well-trained assistance dog to support daily living or specific medical needs.

  • 10 x 1 Hour Private Lessons

    $1000

    Book a private lesson today to start building a solid foundation of skills and enhance your dog’s abilities in becoming a dependable assistance dog.

  • Single 45 Minute Public Access Outing

    $60

  • 5 x 45 Minute Public Access Outing

    $270

  • 10 x 45 Minute Public Access Outing

    $550