Getting Started in Public Access FAQ
The course covers information trainers need to know when beginning training a service dog candidate to work in public access.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Definition of public access
- Laws
- Behavior expected in public access
- Behavioral characteristics of public access appropriate candidates
- Socialization and foundation skills
- Appropriate experiences for service dog candidate puppies
- Working with owner-trainers with puppies
- Basic behaviors service dog candidate puppies needs
- Foundation skills for public access work
- Default behaviors
- Assessing readiness for public access
- Assessments for evaluating readiness
- Skills needed
- Utilizing rehearsal
- Selecting public access training locations
- Addressing stress in public access
- Identifying stress signs in service dog candidates
- Implementing strategies to reduce and respond to stress
- Successful public access field trip training
- Identifying appropriate training environments
- Common challenges service dogs encounter in public access
- Elevators
- Public transportation
- Supermarkets
- Restaurants
- Medical facilities
- Public access tests
- Resources
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.
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.
Yes! Our courses range in length and take between 1 and 5 hours (combined viewing and reading time). We give 3 months (90 days) of access for individual courses – so lots of time to revisit the material. These courses were designed for the busy working professional.
If the unexpected happens or if you just want more time with the material, we offer 2 month extensions (60 days) for $30 per course. To request an extension, please email us before your course access expires.
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.
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.
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.
CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are official credits granted by professional organizations for professionals to maintain or earn credentials. Completing one of our courses gives you a certificate of completion, but CEUs themselves are awarded by the approving organization.
For example, for CCPDT CEUs, we need the student’s certification number, which we enter into CCPDT’s system so they can process the CEUs.
Our courses are submitted for CEUs with organizations that credential professional dog trainers, such as CCPDT, KPA, and IAABC. Details for each course can be found at the bottom of the course description page.
Please note that you must be credentialed with the organization(s) for which the course has CEUs approved to receive CEUs through them.