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🇺🇸 Veterans

All courses include veteran peer community access (Discord + monthly calls) and a $49/mo subscription option for ongoing mentorship. Email us for group discounts for VA programs and shelters.

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Volhard Temperament Test Intro

The gateway course. Master the 10-item Volhard PAT — the gold standard for identifying service dog potential in shelter dogs.

$49 one-time Gateway to $299 Masterclass

What's included

  • All 10 Volhard PAT items — step-by-step scoring guide
  • Professional scoring rubric with service work context
  • Service potential score calculator (0–100 scale)
  • Real shelter evaluation walkthrough case study
  • PawForward Volhard Intro certificate on completion
  • Lifetime access · self-paced
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K9 First Aid + Owner Wellness

CPR, emergency response, wound treatment, and preventive care. Because the dog saving your life deserves someone who can save theirs.

$49 one-time Lifetime access

What's included

  • K9 CPR and rescue breathing techniques
  • Wound treatment and field care for working dogs
  • Choking response and foreign body protocols
  • Heat/cold stress recognition and prevention
  • Owner wellness and handler self-care practices
  • PawForward K9 First Aid — Completed certificate
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Enrollment opens soon · $49 one-time
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CGC Prep + Evaluator Track

Master all 10 AKC Canine Good Citizen test items — plus the pathway to becoming a certified CGC Evaluator. The foundation for every service dog training program.

$49 one-time Lifetime access

What's included

  • All 10 CGC test items — full breakdown + training tips
  • Common mistakes & how to avoid them (per test)
  • AKC CGC Evaluator career pathway guide
  • AKC Evaluator application process, fees & workshop info
  • AKC Evaluator directory link to find local testers
  • Veteran peer community (Discord)
  • PawForward CGC Prep certificate (on completion)
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Official AKC CGC test requires an in-person evaluator — this course prepares you for it.

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Disability-Specific Training Tracks

Four deep-specialization tracks — Psychiatric/PTSD, Mobility, Medical Alert, and Hearing Alert. Each built around the task chains and public access standards your specific disability requires.

$350 – $999 per track · Bundle $1,250 Lifetime access

Four tracks · Bundle available · Payment plans

  • 🧠 Psychiatric / PTSD — DPT, nightmare interruption, crowd blocking ($999 · or 3×$233/mo)
  • 🦽 Mobility Assistance — Retrieve chain, brace, environmental controls ($699)
  • 🩺 Medical Alert — Scent imprinting, diabetic, seizure, cardiac alert ($699)
  • 👂 Hearing Alert — Doorbell, smoke alarm, name call, emergency sounds ($350)
  • 🎁 3-Track Bundle — Psychiatric + Mobility + Medical Alert ($1,250 · or 4×$313/mo · or 5×$250/mo)
  • PawForward specialization certificate for each track
  • Veteran peer community (Discord) included
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Choose your specialization · Pay in full or payment plan
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Our Guarantee

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Try any course risk-free. If you're not satisfied within 30 days, get a full refund — no questions asked.

Common questions

Do I need prior dog training experience?

No. The Masterclass is designed for veterans with no formal training background. You'll learn everything from first principles — that's the whole point.

Is this for my personal service dog, or to help shelter dogs?

Both. The Masterclass focuses on evaluating and preparing shelter dogs for service work at your local pound. You can absolutely apply the skills to your own dog — but the mission is to fix the shelter-to-service pipeline.

What do I get after completing a course?

A shareable PawForward certificate with a unique URL — verifiable and printable. Masterclass graduates also receive a physical graduation kit shipped to you: bandana, clicker, certificate holder, and patch.

Is there a discount for VA programs or shelters?

Yes. We offer group rates for VA programs, shelters, and nonprofits. Email us at hello@thepawforward.com with details about your program.

What's the $49/mo subscription option?

After completing any course, you can subscribe for $49/month to join ongoing mentorship calls, access new content as it ships, and stay connected to the veteran trainer community.

How do I access the course after purchasing?

You'll receive a welcome email within 24 hours of payment with your access link and community invite. Course materials are accessible immediately.