Beyond The Vest Certification

You’ve Trained Them. We Show They’re Ready.

You’ve put in the work to train your support or service dog because you want to depend on them every day. Now, we help you take the next step.

We assess your dog’s training and behaviour through live, one-on-one evaluations online, proving they’re ready for busy public spaces so businesses feel confident welcoming you both.

Expert Assessment by a Professional Trainer

With over 40 years of award-winning experience as a professional dog trainer, Head Evaluator Catherine Hudson brings unmatched expertise to every certification.

Her thorough evaluations give you the confidence to know - and show, that your dog is ready to be by your side, wherever life takes you.

With this certification, I feel confident taking my dog Lilly with me wherever I go, whether we're shopping, walking around town, or even to church. I know that I can rely on her to behave appropriately, and it’s given me more freedom and ease in my everyday life.
- Barb Gollaher

You Don't Have to Come to Us

No need to travel - all you need is your cell phone.

Our certification process is 100% virtual with live, one-on-one assessments, so you can complete it from anywhere in Canada.

Here's How It Works

In just three steps, you'll have professional certification to show your dog is ready for their public role.

Initial Chat

In a 15-minute call, we’ll review your dog’s training history, talk through our process and answer your questions.

Virtual Assessment

Your first test happens live over Zoom. Then, you’ll submit a video showing how your dog handles real-world situations.

Certification Package

Once approved, you’ll receive a one-year certification package with a vest, tags, and certificate.

See Our Evaluation Process in Action

Watch these short videos to see exactly how we evaluate your dog’s training and behavior, step by step.

Part 1: Live Zoom Evaluation

Part 2: Real-World Behavior Test - Video 1

Part 2: Real-World Behavior Test - Video 2

Instant Proof Wherever You Go

Your certification package includes a vest, dog tags, and your certificate that features a QR code, linked to our Private Verification Page.

When scanned, the QR code confirms your dog’s Certified Status making it easy for businesses to trust your dog is trained.