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PTSD Service Dog Tasks FAQs

PTSD Tasks FAQs

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What does the PTSD Service Dog Tasks course cover?

The course covers the step by step process for training 4 service dog tasks frequently needed for service dogs helping people with PTSD. The course outline:

  1. Essential Vocabulary and Task Overview
    1. Industry terms
    2. Distinctions between service dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support animals
    3. General information about PTSD
    4. Research on PTSD service dogs
    5. Overview of PTSD service dog tasks
  2. Training an Anxiety Alert
    1. Foundation targeting behavior
    2. Step by step anxiety alert clicker training
    3. Alternative alerts
    4. Caveats and challenges
  3. Training Nightmare Interruption
    1. Step by step process using clicker training
    2. Alternative interruption behaviors
    3. Caveats and challenges
    4. Response tasks
  4. Training Making Space
    1. Controversial tasks
    2. Step by step process using clicker training via targeting and also luring
    3. Caveats and challenges
  5. Training Deep Pressure Therapy
    1. Step by step process using several different clicker training strategies
    2. Caveats and challenges
    3. Awareness and mitigating dog’s stress
    4. Alternative options
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How do I take this course?

You can take this online course on your laptop, pad or smartphone. When you sign up, you will receive an email to log in. It is very user friendly and straight forward! The course includes a combination of video presentations, training demonstrations, written materials and links to relevant websites. The last lesson includes an “open book” quiz which you can take multiple times.

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Will I receive a certificate when I finish the course?

Yes! The course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. When you complete the quiz successfully, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can download or print. You can retake the quiz if needed.

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Will I have enough time to complete this course?

Absolutely! The course can be completed in a few afternoons. You have 90 days of access – so lots of time to revisit the material – and it is self-paced. The course is perfect for the busy working professional!

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What are the course technical requirements?

You will need to be comfortable using a computer, the internet and email. We recommend using a tablet, laptop or desktop computer for the course, however, the course can be accessed on a smart phone as well.

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Is the course close-captioned?

Yes, the video presentations in our courses are all close-captioned.

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Help! I purchased the course but forgot how to sign in.

Click here to sign in. Make sure you use the same email you used when you purchased the course. If you are having technical problems email support@ruzuku.com.  

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Can I apply my on-demand course toward SDC tuition?

Yes, if you apply to the SDC program within 30 days of enrolling in your on-demand course, the cost of one on-demand course can be credited toward your SDC tuition. Credit applies as long as the application is submitted within this 30-day window. You must also be accepted (meet prerequisites) and enroll in the program. Only one course may be applied per student, and for bundle purchases, the regular price of one course from the bundle may be applied. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

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