I'm Lizzie Majchrzak. I was twelve when a rare autoimmune disorder changed how my body worked, and the service dog who followed is the reason I do this work. I train service dogs across Michigan and Metro Detroit, and this is where I answer the questions people actually ask me — what qualifies, what those certifications really are, whether you can train your own dog, and how long it honestly takes. I would rather tell you a service dog is not your path than watch you spend two years finding out.
Lizzie MajchrzakAn honest answer from a service dog trainer and handler: why training costs what it does, what changes the price, and how free service dog programs work.
Lizzie MajchrzakA service dog trainer explains who qualifies for a psychiatric service dog, the tasks they perform for anxiety and PTSD, what training takes, and the cost.
Lizzie MajchrzakGuarantees, 8-week programs and vague pricing are warning signs. A service dog trainer and handler explains what to ask before you commit.
Lizzie MajchrzakTemperament and health wash out most service dog candidates. A service dog trainer explains why, how many dogs make it, and how to choose a breeder.