What is Intro to Service Dogs?
If you've ever wondered, "How can I get my dog to be a service dog?" then this is the right course for you! We'll walk you through the difference between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs, tasks to teach your dog, and answers frequently asked questions! Disclaimer: This course does NOT certify or register your pet as a service animal.
Intro to Service Dogs Course will help with the following:
How do you know if your dog can/should be a service dog
Basic training skills service dogs should have
Fine-tune skills in public areas (demo)
How to have your dog help ground you (demo)
How to get your dog to pay attention to your breathing (demo)
What happens next?
Course Details
What's inside the Intro to Service Dogs course
Learn About What Makes a Service Dog
Learn about the difference between emotional support animals, service dogs, and therapy dogs Find out what makes a service dog and if your dog can/should be one
Video Lessons & Modules
Each video breaks down different topics and tasks related to service dogs Every module includes text recaps to summarize vital information
PDF Guide
Print out the PDF for easy access from anywhere you might need tips PDF to help clearly summarize and emphasize important information about service dogs
Benefits of Intro to Service Dogs
Dogs can provide support, care, and service in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a service dog, emotional support animal, therapy dog, or just want to teach your dog to perform basic tasks, this course is a good introduction to the world of service dogs and support animals.
This Intro to Service Dogs Course will help teach you:
What a dog has to do in order to be a service dog
What makes a dog a service dog
The difference between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs
What tasks a dog can perform in order to help with different disabilities
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