Assistance Dog Training Course
Master assistance dog training using evidence-based, welfare-first methods. Gain skills in behavior assessment, veterinary screening, safety planning, and public access to create reliable, ethical programs for assistance dogs in veterinary practices. This course equips you with practical tools to train dogs effectively while prioritizing their health and well-being in real-world settings.

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