WOOFS! Dog Training Center would like to congratulate owner and trainer Carrie Williams for completing the requirements for Service Dog Coach (SDC). As a Service Dog Coach at WOOFS!, Carrie works with dog owners who are training their own service dogs.
A Service Dog Coach can help with many important aspects of training a service dog:
- Understanding how to train a wide range of tasks
- Identifying helpful adaptations for the handler’s disability
- Legal questions and understanding
- Teaching public access skills
- Safety for dog, handler and the public
- The welfare and needs of the dog
Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach™ is a service dog trainer certificate program developed by Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CABC, CPDT-KA, an expert in service dog training and author of the book, Service Dog Coaching: A Guide for Pet Dog Trainers. The SDC program is for experienced professional pet dog trainers to expand their knowledge of service dog training. Successful graduates complete comprehensive coursework in subjects such as service dog laws, selecting service dog candidates, task training, public access training and working with people with disabilities.
Interested in training your own service dog? Contact us to get started.
