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Intro to Service Dogs

In this informational course, learn what makes a service dog and different tasks to teach your dog.

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.

Why?

Intro to Service Dogs Course will help with the following:

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How do you know if your dog can/should be a service dog

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Basic training skills service dogs should have

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Fine-tune skills in public areas (demo)

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How to have your dog help ground you (demo)

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How to get your dog to pay attention to your breathing (demo)

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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.

Why?

This Intro to Service Dogs Course will help teach you:

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What a dog has to do in order to be a service dog

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What makes a dog a service dog

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The difference between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs

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What tasks a dog can perform in order to help with different disabilities

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