Advanced Dog Training 

 COURSE TITLE:    Advanced Dog Training      

COURSE CODE:    AD DT

UNITS OF CREDIT: .5

COURSE LENGTH:   One Semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION:           

Students in this course have already developed an understanding of the needs of the canine, simple grooming techniques and basic commands.  Students in this course work more independently to train their dogs to assist a disabled citizen.  Students may also choose to spend a more extensive amount of time in training young dogs to adjust to walking on a leash, learning house “manners” and obeying simple commands.  Students in this course take a leadership role in guiding new students in the program. 

PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES:

·         Take field trips to public places where students demonstrate the assistance skills that the dogs have learned.
·         Help transition the dogs from the training program to the new owner. 

CORE MATERIALS UTILIZED: 

East Coast Assistance Dog Training Curriculum  

PREREQUISITE:    Introduction to Dog Care, Basic Dog Training and Introduction to Dog Grooming

ASSESSMENT:       Teacher developed assessment