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Nov 21, 2024
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2020-2021 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 with national therapy team organizations.
Credit Hours Required: 16
Canine Care and Handling Certificate Suggested Course Sequence
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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:
- Apply positive canine training and handling skills in diverse environments. (AGC 190, AGC 192, AGC 195)
- Interpret canine behavior and psychology to apply to training and handling. (AGS 190, AGS 192, AGC195, AGC 215, AGC 225)
- Describe canine training concepts and skills in working with service and therapy dogs. (AGC 194, AGC 195)
- Adhere to Service Dog requirements, laws, and ADI Standards. (AGC 194)
- Identify health-related needs of canines. (AGC 193, AGC 194)
- Prepare legal documents regarding Service Dogs. (AGC 194)
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