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Service Dog Fundamentals FAQs

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Fundamentals FAQs

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What does the Service Dogs Fundamentals course cover?

The course covers essential information about service dogs and gives an overview of the service dog training process. The course content includes:

  • Essential definitions
    • Legal definition of service dog
    • Review of different types of service dogs
    • Sort out confusing terminology ESA, Therapy Dog
  • Overview of the service dog training process
    • Clarification of common misconceptions about service dog training
  • Learning theory review and how it is applied to service dog training
    • The quadrants of learning, behavior chains and why they are important for service dog training
  • Discussion of service dog career options
    • Challenges in the service dog industry, types of service dog careers
    • Educational paths for pursuing a career in service dog training
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Is the Service Dog Fundamentals course a prerequisite for the Service Dog Coaching Certificate program?

No, the Service Dog Fundamentals course is not a prerequisite for the Cooperative Paws SDC Certificate program. However, trainers who are working towards meeting the Cooperative Paws SDC Certificate prerequisites are encouraged to take one of our on-demand courses first. It’s a great way to begin learning about service dogs and familiarize yourself with Veronica’s instructional style.

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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?

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

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How long is this course?

This course can be completed in a few afternoons. However, you have access to the course for a full 90 days. Handouts are included in PDF form so you can print and refer back to them for your personal use.

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What are the course technical requirements?

You will need to be comfortable using a computer, the internet and email. You will need access to an internet connection.

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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 [email protected].  

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