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Service Dog 101
1. Getting Started
Welcome! (1:29)
Navigating this Course
2. Service Dogs and U.S. Law
History of Service Dogs
Understanding Your Rights (4:16)
State vs. Federal Law (2:55)
Flying and Housing (7:23)
Emotional Support Animals (ESA)
Where Can A Service Dog Go? (12:10)
Where Can't A Service Dog Go? (5:26)
Legal Questions and Access (3:47)
Frequently Asked Questions (9:51)
3. Service Dog Testing
Service Dog Training Overview
Creating Structure Through Voluntary Testing (5:56)
Public Access Testing (1:29)
4. Task Training
What is a Task? (3:22)
Types of Service Dogs
Choosing Tasks, Possibilities and Examples (31:58)
5. Is a Service Dog Right for Me?
Important Questions to Ask Yourself (It's Not All Sunshine & Rainbows)
Working with Your Medical Team
Disability and Public Attention Considerations (3:35)
Does my Dog Need Professional Training? (3:09)
Program vs. Owner-Training (14:55)
Costs (25:36)
Owner-Training Timeline (25:16)
6. Finding a Trainer
Finding a Trainer Overview (2:36)
Factors to Consider
Red Flags and Helpful Questions (2:38)
Gathering the Rest of Your Support Team
7. Finding a Service Dog Prospect
Function Before Beauty (Suitability)
Genetics and Temperament
Top Breeds for Service Dog Work and Other Breed-Specific Considerations
Choosing a Breeder and/or Prospect (7:44)
Tips if You Choose to Go with a Rescue instead of Breeder
Getting Your Prospect Professionally Evaluated
8. Other Dog Considerations
What if the dog doesn't work out? (1:24)
Being Without Your Service Dog (3:02)
Considerations When Adding a Prospect to Your Current Household/Dog(s) (11:36)
Succession Planning
9. Working a Service Dog
Service Dog Lifestyle
Communicating Expectations to Family and Friends
Challenges in Public
Thoughts on Petting (3:28)
Public Access Equipment Considerations (4:28)
Service Dog Etiquette
Handling Questions in Public (4:31)
What To Do If You're Denied Access (3:45)
Do I Have to Bring My Service Dog Everywhere?
Where Might I Not Bring a Service Dog? (4:46)
10. Service Dog Qualities
Service Dog Prospect Self-Assessment (12:28)
Bonus Webinar! Puppy Testing Example Explained (42:40)
11. Next Steps and Resources
Where Do I Go From Here? (0:57)
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