News & Announcements

From Franklin Matters 6/15/2025
Service Dog Graduation Article and Video

Part of Corey Silva’s remarks at the MasterPeace Service Dog Graduation on Saturday, June 14
 
“Mike Masters, affectionately known as “The DogFather,” co-founded MasterPeace Dog Training in Franklin with his wife Fran in 2001. What they envisioned as a fun ten-year retirement project became so much more. Mike was a passionate dog owner, trainer, and competitor—most notably with his service dog Paxton, a Spinone Italiano. His passing was a tremendous loss to both the service and agility dog communities.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

“Lead with love!” We believe the core elements to successful service dog training are love, trust, and seamless communication between the handler and their dog.

In honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passing on July 26, 1990, we are launching the full rollout of our Owner Trainer Service Dog Program at MasterPeace Dog Training. Our program is designed to empower and provide the necessary tools and guidance for successful service dog training.

 Visit masterpeaceservicedog.com for more details and stay updated as we continue to add new resources and information.

 What’s Included:

  • Frequently Asked Questions: to address all your queries
  • Sample Syllabus: to give you a sneak peek into the training journey
  • “Schedule Now” Button: for an initial phone or video call consult to join the program

Join us in celebrating this significant milestone and embark on the path to training your own service dog. Together, we can achieve independence and enhance the quality of life!

Click Here to see our Service Dog Website

Corey Jose Silva will be the instructor for this wonderful program. Learn why this means so much to Corey:

” I am thrilled to make a special announcement that is particularly close to my heart. This year, MasterPeace Dog Training is launching a Service Dog Program specifically designed for owner-trainers.

May 30 is “World MS” day, an international awareness day for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. One morning, I woke up with tingling in my hands, which eventually led to a temporary loss of control. This challenging experience ignited my dream of training a retriever to assist me as my “backup hands.” During my journey, I discovered the scarcity of resources available for owners who wish to train their own service dogs, despite it being entirely legal and reasonable under the ADA.

I am excited to introduce the MasterPeace Service Dog Program, the resource I once sought. MasterPeace Dog Training is uniquely positioned to support individuals from puppy kindergarten to specialized task training. Starting this July I will be offering a “Service Dog Task Foundations” class.”

Corey

Our program will also feature:

  • Quarterly Service Dog 101 Workshops
  • Public Access Training
  • The “MasterPeace Public Access Test”
  • And much more
Click Here to see our Service Dog class offerings

Gifts to be grateful for by Esther Zimmerman

 

Thank you, Franklin Police Department!

We are humbled that the Franklin Police Department has gifted us with a plaque, along with a lovely letter from Thomas J. Lynch, Chief of Police, in recognition of the two years donated by Fran Masters to train Ben in basic and advanced obedience behaviors so that he could achieve his Therapy Dog certification. She has worked weekly with Officer Jamie Mucciarone and the lovely Golden Retriever, Ben Franklin, to help prepare this gentle dog to be Franklin’s Community Outreach dog. These two years have flown by, but our door will always be open to Jamie and Ben for more training or just a visit! Franklin is very lucky to have this team as part of the community to respond to any crisis or participate in community visits. Franklin Police Department’s forward thinking in this regard has caused other police departments in the state to follow suit with their own Community Outreach dogs—but none will be as handsome as our Ben!