Terry McCormack is a Registered Certified Service Dog Trainer, National Training Director SDS, an IACP professional member, an AKC CGC evaluator, and the only person licensed in the State of Massachusetts to operate a this type of business specifically.
(License to operate a Hearing Dog Business MA State License #1).
Terry has over 25 years experience training dogs. He apprenticed for 10 years under his late father, Command Sargent Major Francis X McCormack U.S. Army Retired. His father was a disabled WWII, Korean and Vietnam veteran who trained dogs with the Military Police K-9, Schutzhund trainers in Germany, and then for state and federal law enforcement agencies for a total of over 40 years. Terry has used the knowledge and hands on training passed down from his father to train dogs for real life situations, and he has transferred much of the philosophy and methodology he learned from his father to training service dogs for disabled people specifically.
A message from the President:
I understand the challenges people face when dealing with some of the big Service Dog organizations: waiting lists of five years or longer, performance issues, and bonding issues to name a few. The way Saint Francis German Shepherd Service Dogs trains Service Dogs and their handlers sets us apart from them. We train a Service Dog specifically for the needs of one specific individual: you. We use only professional trainers to imprint, train and socialize the puppy. We use only professional trainers throughout the process to ensure maximum performance and reliability. Our dogs are selected by me for you, with your particular needs in mind. With us, you will see your puppy grow, form a relationship with the dog from the earliest stages, and participate in the dog's progress throughout the training process.
Before you meet your dog, he (or she) has been screened to be appropriate for the tasks you need. You will know the dog from the very young age 8-16 weeks, before training specific to you commences. You will handle your dog with me for half a day once each month during its training process. Our method improves the bonding, performance and transition when your Service Dog is finally ready to live with and assist you full-time.
I am often asked if we will train breeds other than German Shepherds, or clients' own dog. The answer to that question is yes--but the dog must pass our initial evaluation for the area(s) in which you are interested in having your dog trained, i.e. service dog tasks and public access training, obedience, personal protection, AKC CGC Certificate, or a combination of training services. Upon completion of our 3 hour evaluation you will learn if your dog can be trained in the area you are interested in, along with your dog’s strengths and weaknesses, and your dog's overall potential.
It takes a special temperament in a dog to handle the stress of public access while also performing service dog tasks. Most dogs will not meet the temperament and trainability requirements to move forward with service dog training, but some special dogs will.
I love helping people, especially people in need. I enjoy what I do, and believe in doing the job right the first time. This is what my father believed and it is what I believe in as well.
Thank you,
Terry McCormack
President/CEO
Registered Certified Service Dog Trainer
National Training Director SDS (Service Dog Schools)
IACP Professional #3822
AKC CGC Evaluator #69728
MA State License #1
(License to operate a Hearing Dog Business MA State License #1).
Terry has over 25 years experience training dogs. He apprenticed for 10 years under his late father, Command Sargent Major Francis X McCormack U.S. Army Retired. His father was a disabled WWII, Korean and Vietnam veteran who trained dogs with the Military Police K-9, Schutzhund trainers in Germany, and then for state and federal law enforcement agencies for a total of over 40 years. Terry has used the knowledge and hands on training passed down from his father to train dogs for real life situations, and he has transferred much of the philosophy and methodology he learned from his father to training service dogs for disabled people specifically.
A message from the President:
I understand the challenges people face when dealing with some of the big Service Dog organizations: waiting lists of five years or longer, performance issues, and bonding issues to name a few. The way Saint Francis German Shepherd Service Dogs trains Service Dogs and their handlers sets us apart from them. We train a Service Dog specifically for the needs of one specific individual: you. We use only professional trainers to imprint, train and socialize the puppy. We use only professional trainers throughout the process to ensure maximum performance and reliability. Our dogs are selected by me for you, with your particular needs in mind. With us, you will see your puppy grow, form a relationship with the dog from the earliest stages, and participate in the dog's progress throughout the training process.
Before you meet your dog, he (or she) has been screened to be appropriate for the tasks you need. You will know the dog from the very young age 8-16 weeks, before training specific to you commences. You will handle your dog with me for half a day once each month during its training process. Our method improves the bonding, performance and transition when your Service Dog is finally ready to live with and assist you full-time.
I am often asked if we will train breeds other than German Shepherds, or clients' own dog. The answer to that question is yes--but the dog must pass our initial evaluation for the area(s) in which you are interested in having your dog trained, i.e. service dog tasks and public access training, obedience, personal protection, AKC CGC Certificate, or a combination of training services. Upon completion of our 3 hour evaluation you will learn if your dog can be trained in the area you are interested in, along with your dog’s strengths and weaknesses, and your dog's overall potential.
It takes a special temperament in a dog to handle the stress of public access while also performing service dog tasks. Most dogs will not meet the temperament and trainability requirements to move forward with service dog training, but some special dogs will.
I love helping people, especially people in need. I enjoy what I do, and believe in doing the job right the first time. This is what my father believed and it is what I believe in as well.
Thank you,
Terry McCormack
President/CEO
Registered Certified Service Dog Trainer
National Training Director SDS (Service Dog Schools)
IACP Professional #3822
AKC CGC Evaluator #69728
MA State License #1
Terry McCormack
Registered Certified Service Dog Trainer
Registered Certified Service Dog Trainer
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