Service Dog Training Course (Disability Support)
Gain expertise in training service dogs for mobility and disability support. Master assessing clients and selecting dogs, designing safe tasks for daily activities, coordinating veterinary care, and preparing dogs for public environments like transport and crowds, all with a focus on welfare and reliability in Sierra Leone settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches how to assess client needs for disability support, evaluate dog temperament, and create safe mobility assistance plans with tasks like door opening, retrieving items, and navigating obstacles. You will integrate health protocols and follow a three-month urban training programme focused on public access, safety, and emergency responses.
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Develop skills
- Assess service dog suitability by evaluating temperament, stress levels, and trainability.
- Design mobility tasks such as safe retrieving, door handling, and curb navigation assistance.
- Plan client-centred training mapping daily living activities for wheelchair users' specific needs.
- Integrate veterinary care aligning training with health, pain management, and fitness protocols.
- Prepare for public access training dogs for transport, crowded areas, and safety measures.
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