Service Dog Training Course (Disability Support)
Gain expertise in training service dogs for mobility and disability assistance. The program covers client assessment, dog selection based on temperament, development of secure task training for wheelchair users, integration of veterinary health management, and thorough preparation for public access scenarios, ensuring safety, reliability, and animal welfare throughout.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches how to evaluate client requirements, assess dog temperaments, and create effective mobility support plans. Participants will master training reliable tasks like door opening, retrieving items, and navigating obstacles, while incorporating animal health protocols and a structured three-month program for urban environments, public access, safety measures, and emergency responses.
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Develop skills
- Assess service dog candidates by evaluating temperament, stress tolerance, and trainability.
- Design mobility tasks including safe retrieving, door handling, and curb navigation assistance.
- Develop client-specific plans mapping daily activities and customizing tasks for wheelchair users.
- Integrate veterinary care aligning training with health, pain management, and conditioning strategies.
- Prepare dogs for public access through training in transit, crowds, and safety procedures.
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