Assistance Dog Training Course
Master assistance dog training using evidence-based, welfare-focused approaches. Gain skills in temperament assessment, veterinary screening, safety planning, and public access training to create ethical, reliable programs for assistance dogs in veterinary settings. This course equips you with practical methods to build dependable skills like retrieves and loose-leash work while prioritising dog health and client integration.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches practical, welfare-focused techniques for training assistance dogs, including temperament assessment, ethical training plans, reliable skills like retrieves and door tugs, wheelchair-friendly loose-leash work, safe client integration, public risk management, standards compliance, progress tracking, and decisions on adjustments, referrals, or pauses for the dog's well-being.
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Develop skills
- Welfare-first veterinary screening: quickly assess fitness for assistance work.
- Evidence-based training plans: set clear, measurable goals for each task.
- Public access readiness: condition dogs to stay calm, focused, and compliant.
- Behavior troubleshooting: prevent pulling, fear, and distraction with humane methods.
- Client-centered routines: design safe daily tasks integrating dog, handler, and home.
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