Assistance Dog Training Course
Master assistance dog training using evidence-based, welfare-first methods that prioritize animal health. Gain skills in temperament assessment, veterinary screening, safety planning, public access training, and ethical program design to create reliable assistance dogs for veterinary practices and handlers.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches practical, welfare-focused techniques for assessing dog temperament, developing ethical training plans, and teaching essential skills like retrieves, door tugs, and wheelchair-compatible loose-leash walking. You will learn safe client integration, public risk management, compliance with standards, progress tracking via metrics, and decisions on adjustments, referrals, or pauses for the dog's health and 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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