Choosing Your Service Dog Candidate

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About the course

After making the life-changing decision to begin training your own service dog, the next question is,
“How do I choose the dog with the best chance of success?” This is not a job for just any dog! 
This course has everything you need to find the dog with the greatest chance of success as your service dog.
 

Puppies are not blank slates.

Puppies are adorable lumps of DNA, their personal physical and social experiences, learning, diet, and environment. We’ll share tips for choosing the tiniest candidate for this very important job.
 

What’s a “good” breeder?

We know plenty of amazing breeders! We’ll share what’s important (and what isn’t) when choosing the breeder who is going to give your puppy the very best chance for success.
 

Adoption is an option.

Want the best possible information for assessing adult dogs from rescue? We know what’s essential when choosing a candidate from rescue. We’ve written hundreds of adoption bios and know how to translate shelter speak.
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Course Content

Welcome

  • Welcome to Choosing Your Service Dog Candidate
  • What Makes a Service Dog?
  • Service Dog Job Description

The Right Dog for YOU

Traits of a Service Dog

Temperament is Everything

Where to Find Your Candidate

Adopting from a Shelter or Rescue

Working with a Breeder

Last Additions

That’s a Wrap

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