Purpose: To help you determine if you need/qualify for a Service Dog and based on that need(s); to learn what tasks you require a Service Dog to perform for you. Taking this course will result in you completing a task blueprint based on your needs.
Course Information: In this course, you will learn what the legal definition of a Service Dog is and the minimum standards required for a dog to be legally accepted as a Service Dog. This is a “working” course. It is not one to “sit and watch.” You will complete three worksheets that will include a blueprint of the tasks you wish a Service Dog could be trained to do.
Prerequisites: None
***NOTE This course is a PREREQUISITE (required before you are allowed) to register for any of the Service Dog Task Training Modules.
What you can expect to learn in this course:
- Legal definition of a Service Dog
- Legal definition-handler disability
- Legal definition-dog behavior
- Legal definition-minimum training standards
- Minimum Standards Checklist (12 items)
- Develop your own individualized task blueprint
- Submit your worksheets and task blueprint to your Instructor
- Based on your worksheets and task blueprint, your Instructor will provide individualized feedback and recommendations on the Task Modules most appropriate for you.
Course Length: One session. The time it takes to complete is dependent on the student (must be complete in a maximum of 30 days). You will have unlimited access to this course for 30 days.
Instructor: Myra Fourwinds
Course Fee -
For Credit OnDemand: $30.00
Student Information:
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You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.
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