Service Dog Training Course (Disability Support)
Gain expertise in training service dogs to assist individuals with disabilities, particularly mobility challenges. The programme covers thorough client assessments, selecting dogs with ideal temperaments, developing safe task-based training for everyday activities, integrating veterinary health management, and readying dog-handler teams for real-world public environments with a strong focus on welfare, safety protocols, and reliable performance in urban settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches how to evaluate client requirements, assess dog temperaments, and create secure mobility aid plans focused on specific tasks. You will master training reliable actions like door opening, item retrieval, and obstacle navigation, while incorporating animal health standards and a structured three-month city-based programme 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 mobility tasks including safe retrieval, door handling, and kerb navigation assistance.
- Plan client-specific strategies by mapping daily activities and customising for wheelchair users.
- Coordinate training with veterinary care for health, pain management, and fitness.
- Prepare for public access through training in transport, crowds, and safety procedures.
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