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Dec 11, 2024
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2019-20 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
Canine Care and Handling Certificate
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The Canine Care and Handling Certificate prepares students for entrepreneurship, employment or advancement in a variety of canine fields by developing student/canine handling skills, communication skills, health care and business operations knowledge. Students also complete the training requirements for the Therapy & Service Dog Team Skills Certificate which provides skills needed to take the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test and a therapy dog evaluation exam offered by evaluators from three national therapy team organizations.
Credit Hours Required: 16
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Choose one of the following electives:
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Canine Care and Handling Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Articulate and use positive canine training, handling, and task skills in highly diversified environments. (AGC 190, AGC 192, AGC 195)
- Identify canine behavior and psychology to analyze and train. (AGC 190, AGC 192, AGC 195)
- Communicate issues of handling a service dog with the general public. (AGC 194, AGC 195)
- Identify and articulate Service Dog Laws (AGC 194)
- Adhere to ADI minimum standards. (AGS 197)
- Identify, analyze, and articulate health related needs of canines: general anatomy, disease control, illnesses, first aid, nutrition, grooming, breeding, and veterinary communication. (AGC 193, AGC 194)
- Explain the available boarding requirements needed for service dogs. (AGC 194)
- Prepare and understand legal documents for service dogs. (AGC 194)
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