Yes! The SDC™ program includes content on a wide range of service dog specialties including psychiatric service dogs. Step-by-step task training instructions are included in the program for tasks often needed for service dogs for people with PTSD including an anxiety alert and Deep Pressure Therapy. The SDC program covers foundation task training, knowledge, temperament requirements, public access assessments and business tools that are needed to train all service dogs.
by Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CABC CPDT-KA