Strong Bond Schools LLC –
Service Dog Certification Verification
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Business Verification
Strong Bond Schools LLC is a registered Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the state of Colorado and has been serving clients since 2017. We specialize in relationship-focused dog training with an emphasis on trust, communication, and long-term wellbeing for both the dog and handler.
Registered Business Name: Strong Bond Schools LLC
State of Registration: Colorado
Year Established: 2017
Primary Training Location: 3200 34th Street, Boulder, CO 80301
Secondary Testing Environments: Pearl Street Mall, Whole Foods Market, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Flatirons Mall
About Our Program
Our psychiatric service dog program is designed to equip both dog and handler with the skills, habits, and trust necessary for a safe and effective working partnership. Each graduate team has undergone extensive training, both in controlled environments and real-world public spaces.
Key Tasks Our Teams Are Trained For:
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Deep Pressure Therapy – Applying calm, steady pressure to the chest or lap to relieve anxiety and promote regulation.
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Crowd Control – Creating personal space in crowded environments to reduce overstimulation.
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Grounding Physical Comfort – Using physical contact to anchor the handler in the present moment.
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Pattern Interruption for Harmful Behaviors – Recognizing and gently interrupting self-harming or dysregulated behaviors.
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Health and Wellness Lifestyle Training – Encouraging a trauma-informed daily structure including exercise, nature exposure, socialization, journaling, and ongoing training.
Training & Testing Requirements
All Strong Bond psychiatric service dogs must complete the following before graduation:
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Public Behavior Testing
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Dogs must demonstrate calm, cooperative behavior around other dogs, strangers, and high-stimulation environments. Upon passing, dogs are then tested on advanced skills such as Crowd Control, ensuring they can maintain a safe working bubble for their handler in public settings.
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Task Execution
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Dogs must successfully and consistently perform trained service tasks such as:
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Deep Pressure Therapy on cue
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Pattern Interruption in response to specific behaviors
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Grounding Touch as a calming measure
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Lifestyle Integration and Handler Education
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Handlers are expected to:
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Establish daily routines that promote emotional resilience
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Engage in ongoing training and relationship-building with their dog
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Participate in physical, social, and mindfulness-based activities with their dog
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Attend in-person training and complete practical tests with our trainers
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Ongoing Support and Resources
All certified teams continue to receive support beyond graduation:
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Lifelong Access to our online video training libraries and digital resources
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Alumni Group Membership, which includes:
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Monthly group hikes and community events
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Virtual mentorship and check-ins with our head trainer, Alex Canby
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Continued eligibility for refresher training and behavioral support
Certification Purpose
While there is no federally mandated or centralized registration system for service dogs in the United States, Strong Bond Schools LLC certifies that the individual presenting this document has completed our psychiatric service dog training program in full and meets all behavioral and task requirements for a working service animal.
We stand behind our graduates and the training they’ve completed.
If you have further questions about our program or would like to verify the credentials of a graduate, please contact us at: