(Please note that dogs depicted have been trained by Leslie Staven., though not all through  I.S.T.  Some  were trained  through another organization by Leslie as their employee.    Photos used with permission from the dogs' owners.)

Special Visits / Therapy

​I.S.T. is an abbreviation for I-Smell-Trouble, LLC

I  SMELL  TROUBLE,  LLC

Service Dogs

BULLET,

an Australian Labradoodle, is eager to help in any way he can. 

He has experience in special education classes, resource rooms and as an assistant to a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). 

He has demonstrated an ability to be a communicative bridge between

therapists / parents / peers and children who have autism or other developmental issues.  

Accompanied by Leslie, Bullet is available to assist and/or visit. 

I.S.T. DOG TRAINING SERVICES

GROUP OBEDIENCE LESSONS are available to teach owners to train their own dogs the basics in obedience and general manners.  

IST classes teach the owners how to communicate with their dogs while building a lasting relationship, offer socialization, stimulate and provide the dog with purpose, and encourages exercise.  

Children as well as individuals with special needs and/or disabilities are welcome!  

Group classes, private group classes  and private are customized to your interests and needs.   

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Group / Private Classes

THE SERVICE DOGS 

trained by Leslie Staven (currently of I.S.T.) excel in their duties. 

Originally focused on training Allergen Alert Service Dogs (dogs trained to detect and alert the owner to the presence of a life threatening allergen, such as peanuts), I.S.T. now offers service dogs for individuals with a variety of disabilities. New options are available for specific candidates to train their own service dogs.  

Please click on the tab above to learn about service dogs trained by Leslie or to learn more about training your own service dog.  Contact I.S.T. to discuss your specific needs and training options.

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