The Cooperative Paws SDC® curriculum is a comprehensive program designed to expand your knowledge and skills to train service dogs. The course covers:
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Service dog laws, types of service dogs, & their roles – mobility, medical alert, psychiatric, and more.
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Adapting training for people with disabilities – including mobility, hearing, cognitive, psychiatric needs, and working with veterans.
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Service dog assessment, foundation skills & task training – mobility tasks, hearing alerts, scent-based alerts, anxiety alerts, deep pressure therapy, and more.
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Public access assessment, training and prep – how to assess readiness and prepare dogs.
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Business integration – practical strategies for incorporating service dog training into your existing business.
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Resources & support – access to our Learning Library, business tools, and direct Q&A via discussion areas and email.
Tip: Click here to see a screenshot of the full course outline in the Learning Management System.
