Service & Therapy Dog Training
Service Dog Training Package
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Service Dog handlers and dogs are trained with the skills to meet Public Access Test requirements.
Service Dogs assist in alleviating symptoms in a range of professionally diagnosed medical conditions including Autism Spectrum, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mobility issues, hearing difficulties, diabetes and epilepsy.
To be considered as a Service Dog, your dog must:
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Be assessed by a qualified instructor to determine the temperament and suitability
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Be at least 12 months of age
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Not be a restricted breed in Victoria
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Be able to handle physical and psychological stress
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Have already undertaken obedience training through Melanie Scott K9 Training.
Your dog handling ability and willingness to undertake the responsibility of training a Service Dog, under our supervision, will also be taken into account. Owning a Service Dog is a huge responsibility, therefore, entry into the program is strictly screened.
Beginner Level
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Assessment for entry into the program
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12 x 1 hour private lessons
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Weekly training plans
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Assessment for entry into Intermediate Level
Intermediate Level
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12 x 1 hour private lessons
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Weekly training plans
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Log book template
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Assessment for In-Training jacket
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Liaison with medical practitioners
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In-Training ID card
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In-Training jacket
Advanced Level
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12 x 1 hour private lessons
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Weekly training plans
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Log book template
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Public Access Test for jacket
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Liaison with medical practitioners
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ID card
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Therapy Dog Training Package
Contact us on 0448 395 797
To be considered as a Therapy Dog, your dog must:
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Be assessed by a qualified instructor to determine the temperament and suitability
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Be able to handle physical and psychological stress.
Your dog does not necessarily need to have already undertaken obedience training, obedience training can be provided as part of our services.
Learn skills to train your dog to therapeutically assist you in managing PTSD, autism spectrum, anxiety, depression, mobility issues, hearing difficulties, diabetes and epilepsy, among other conditions.
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