Service Dog Training Course (Disability Support)
This course equips you with comprehensive skills in service dog training tailored for disability support, particularly mobility assistance. You will learn to evaluate client needs and canine suitability, develop reliable task behaviours like retrieving and door handling, integrate veterinary health protocols, and prepare dogs for real-world public environments with a focus on safety, welfare, and effective three-month urban training schedules. Ideal for building confident handler-dog teams.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in evaluating client requirements, assessing dog temperaments, and crafting secure mobility aid plans in this Service Dog Training Course. Master training for door opening, item retrieval, obstacle navigation, while incorporating animal health standards and a structured three-month city-based program emphasising public access, safety measures, and emergency responses.
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Develop skills
- Assess service dog potential by checking temperament, stress levels, and training aptitude.
- Design effective mobility tasks including safe retrieval, door operation, and curb navigation.
- Plan customised training based on clients' daily activities, especially for wheelchair users.
- Coordinate training with veterinary care for health, pain management, and fitness.
- Prepare dogs for public spaces through transit, crowd, and safety protocol training.
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