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Loose Leash Walking for Clients with Mobility Disabilities

New Course! Save 25% at Checkout – Use Code WALK25 – Sale Ends Midnight, Oct. 28!

Loose leash walking is a fundamental skill for service dogs and many pets, however, when a client uses a wheelchair, walker, has difficulty with balance, or has another mobility issue, training this “basic” skill can become much more complex.

In this mini course, you’ll discover how to adapt leash walking strategies for clients with mobility disabilities. Learn practical accommodations, training strategies, and handling techniques that promote safety and set handlers and their dogs up for success.

This mini-course can be purchased alone or, for the best value, as part of the Public Access Starter Bundle, which includes the Getting Started in Public Access course. 

Sign Up for Mini-Course for $75
Sign Up for Bundle for $230
“I really like that you discussed adolescence and what it looks like for that age group. The various videos that show the examples of what you were discussing were very helpful.”

Emilea Byrum RVT, KPA-CTP, SDC

Indiana, USA

Who this Course is For

This course is designed for professional pet dog trainers and service dog trainers. However, the content is also helpful for service dog handlers and pet owners with mobility disabilities.

“I feel much more prepared with creative ideas for when I work with clients with mobility disabilities.”

Eryn Rolison CPDT-KA

Virginia, USA

What You Will Learn

Learn practical strategies to help clients with mobility disabilities succeed in training their dogs to walk on a loose leash. Discover troubleshooting strategies that can help clients build fluency and generalize this skill, even around distractions.

See the full course outline

Important Considerations

  • Gain a clear understanding of mobility disabilities and how they impact leash walking
  • Learn what loose leash walking should look like

Training Essentials

  • Explore accessibility and handling techniques
  • Discover the best training tools and accommodations

Applying Strategies

  • Learn how to break criteria into increments for success
  • Learn effective loose leash walking training strategies, including luring, targeting, and platform work
  • Troubleshoot ways to train dogs to walk on a loose leash around distractions

Resources and Next Steps

  • Key takeaways to remember
  • Guidance for continuing your training journey
“The course teaches so much to be aware of and to think through for the unique needs of each person, including education that adaptive equipment may need different loose leash walking training skills—for
instance, the pivot points of a wheelchair.”

Elaine Chevalier CPDT-KA, SDC

North Carolina, USA

How You Will Learn

The mini-course includes a combination of video presentations, written course content, handouts and a short multiple choice quiz at the end. While this short course is approximately 2 hours long and can be completed in an afternoon, you will have access to it for 90 days. 

The Details

  • Individual Mini-Course:   
    • 90 Days Access
    • CEUs: KPA-1.5, CPDT-KA-1.5, IAABC 1.25, PPGA 2, PPAB-1.5
  • Public Access Starter Bundle:  
    • 120 Days Access
    • Includes 2 Courses: Loose Leash Walking for Clients with Mobility Disabilities and Getting Started in Public Access
    • CEUs: See individual course pages for details

Save 25% at Checkout – Use Code WALK25 – Sale Ends Midnight, Oct. 28!

Sign Up for Mini-Course for $75
Sign Up for Bundle for $230