No. This course was designed for professional trainers interested in learning how to train service dogs for others. …
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What do SDCs need to do to maintain their credential?
Continuing education is important in this rapidly changing field, SDCs need a minimum of 18 CEUs every three years to maintain their credentials. CEUs accepted by professional organizations such as …
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What training methods are used?
We are committed to scientifically sound, force-free training methods. SDC™ students learn how to apply clicker training and lure reward techniques to train service dog tasks. Additionally, we …
Can I earn a certification by completing this course?
Yes! Graduates of the Service Dog Coach Certificate program may refer to themselves as a Certified Service Dog Coach™ or use the abbreviation SDC™. Graduates receive the SDC™ logo to use in their …
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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 …
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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 …