SDC Certification Program Application

Students are responsible for choosing an appropriate, easy-to-train dog that they have consistent access to for the course. Only one dog is required, however, we recommend that students have an additional dog in mind as a “back up” for the course.

Students are required to fully abide by the SDC Code of Ethics in their work as well as demonstrate professionalism and courtesy when communicating with the course instructor and fellow students.

If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an invoice for the $3,500 tuition. Tuition is due within 5 business days of acceptance, or at least 5 days before the course start date, whichever comes first. Tuition is non-refundable. We reserve your spot as soon as your agreement and payment are received.

All of the materials including online articles, lectures, downloaded files, videos and photos that you are given access to in the Service Dog Coaching Program are the property of Cooperative Paws LLC. They are protected by copyright and other US intellectual property rights laws. Unauthorized copying, republishing, or transmitting of program materials in any form is expressly forbidden. Sharing of links to the videos, lessons, or other materials in the course, sharing of passwords, or otherwise giving non-enrolled individuals access to the program content or materials will result in immediate dis-enrollment from the program and no refund will be given.

Cooperative Paws LLC will grant you the right to use the SDC logo and the Service Dog Coach Certificate on your website and in your marketing materials if you meet standards for successfully completing the program. Should you use training tools including choke chains, prong collars, Starmark collars, electronic (shock) collars, electronic fences, or another aversive tool or technique, or should you be accused of animal abuse, criminal activity, or any behavior that Cooperative Paws LLC believes will reflect poorly or misrepresent the SDC program, your certificate will be terminated and no refund will be given. You agree to discontinue using the Cooperative Paws SDC® Logo and Service Dog Coach Certificate in your website and other marketing materials if your certificate is terminated.