Cooperative Paws Service Dog Trainer Education

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Service Dog Training Expert

Veronica Sanchez MEd., CDBC, CPDT-KA is known for her expertise in service dogs. She developed a certificate program for professional dog trainers in service dog coaching and wrote the book, Service Dog Coaching: A Guide for Pet Dog Trainers. She is a frequent speaker at professional dog training conferences and a contributing author for publications from the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild.

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Online Service Dog Education

On-demand courses about service dog training for dog trainers, individuals training their own dogs for service work, assistance dog program volunteers and others interested in service dogs. Learn how to train tasks, public access and more.

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service dog pulling a tether to open a refrigerator door. woman in wheelchair behind the dog

I loved the information. I’m a big clicker fan, shaping, targeting and platform training. I found this course to be a huge eye opener for me because I can easily do this. I had always searched for information on how to teach these things. I wish I would have found you earlier!
Marion O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI, Molassas Creek Dog Training

Service Dog Coach Certificate

A comprehensive program in service dog coaching for experienced professional trainers. Earn the respected SDC credential, expand your training skill set, help dogs and help people with disabilities.

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I want to tell you how much I enjoy your courses, and how thankful I am that I decided to add service dog coaching into my services. My service dog clients have been so fulfilling!
Nori Smith cCdt, CPDT-KA, SDc, Every Dog Training