Navigating Service Dog Issues March 5, 2025 Virtual Training 

Course Description:

This course provides essential training for animal law enforcement officers, trainers, healthcare providers, and anyone working with or supporting service dogs. Participants will gain an understanding of service dog roles, training methods, legal guidelines, and best practices for ensuring humane care and effective partnership with service animals.

Key course topics include:

• What is a Service Dog? Understand the distinct roles, types, and functions of service dogs, including mobility assistance, medical alert, and emotional support.
• Roles and Functions in Daily Life Learn about the life-enhancing tasks service dogs perform for individuals with disabilities, fostering independence and improved well-being.
• Legal Rights and Law Enforcement Etiquette Explore service dog rights under federal and state laws, guidelines for appropriate questioning, and the etiquette for handling service animals in public spaces.
• Training Techniques Discover effective training methods, including positive reinforcement, task-specific exercises, and strategies for building reliable working relationships between dogs and handlers.
• Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions Clarify common misconceptions about service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy animals, focusing on eligibility, training, and functional differences.
• Care and Husbandry for Service Dogs Gain insights into the essentials of daily care, nutrition, exercise, and mental health, helping to maintain service dogs’ optimal well-being and performance.

This course blends theoretical knowledge with practical training insights, ensuring participants leave with a well-rounded understanding of service dog functions, rights, and responsibilities.

For more information and to register, visit www.code3associates.org

Continuing Education Credit

Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for continuing education credits from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals may apply to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

This class is approved for Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection Agents for CE credit.

Tuition, Registration & Payment

Tuition for this class is $25.00.

Registration closes 1 hour before course begins.

Payment- Credit card payment is due at time of registration.  An invoice will be sent for all check payments.

Training participants will be assessed a 25% fee on any cancellation made two weeks or less prior to class date, no refunds will be issued if the cancellation is made 0-5 days prior to the training. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances and/or credits could be applied to future Code 3 training, please contact us regarding all cancellations.

This is a virtual class and refunds will not be provided for any internet or technology-related issues. If issues arise the student may be provided with the option to attend another scheduled training session to complete any instruction missed due to connectivity issues.

Please email us, info@code3associates.org, with any questions.

Details on Virtual Class

• Our virtual classes are taken via computer with the ability for students to interact with each other and the instructors.
• A computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet access are required for attendance.
• 100% attendance is required with participation options available through the student’s microphone and/or through type-written communications.
• Class is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME.