![]() Second edit: I don’t remember whether it was some service dog training program website or owner-trainer resources I came across that actually stated the AKC CGC and advanced CGC certifications as a foundational education for the SDiTs. Reacted to the perceived tone of the question. Outdated, but still useful as a reference: Įdit: I didn’t mean to sound like an ass and apologize if I came across this way. I’ll be taking my next dog through the program for that reason, but you do you. If, say, per AKC, the dog needs to sit still for the groomer (meaning it won’t try to bite the groomer, growl, whine, howl, pee on the grooming table, go bonkers at the sight of other dogs being groomed, etc.), then the SD would be expected to do the same both at the groomer and in other situations where it might encounter strangers touching it even though they aren’t supposed to.ĪKC group training classes are great for socializing and teaching your dog foundational skills in a controlled environment that can otherwise be challenging to arrange on your own. The AKC courses were listed as a suggestion because they effectively teach the types of behavior you would need to teach your service dog in order for it to not be kicked out of public places for acting inappropriately. Well, no, the ADA does not require that you train your dog with any specific organization, or that you use any professional training at all. I’ve never licensed any of my pets, despite the municipal code clearly stating that all pets must be so licensed, so wouldn’t be of any help regarding how. In order for a task trained service dog to be able to accompany you to public places, commonly referred to as Public Access (PA), the dog needs to be, at minimum, trained to AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) standards, and even better if it can pass the AKC Community Canine test (additional training requirements) or the AKC Urban CGC (for densely populated areas).Įdit: assistance animals, apparently, need to be registered (licensed) within the municipality where you live. In order for a dog to qualify as a service dog under the ADA and for FHA, the dog must be trained to perform at least one specific task for its handler’s specific disability (wake you up, open door, turn on/off lights, fetch meds, remind to take meds, etc.). There is no registration for service dogs.
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