*NOTE* All students and volunteers must sign and return BOTH the media release form and the Handler Contract before working with any dog!!!! These are found on the FORMS link.

A&VS 276 - Service Dog Training

3 credits, lecture and lab

  In this introductory course, students gain knowledge about behavior analysis techniques, basic obedience and skill training, grooming, canine cognition and research evaluation.  Students apply the knowledge learned in lecture to train the dogs in lab  and on public outings.

 A&VS 293 F  - Animal Learning (Intermediate Service Dog Training)

3 credits

Pre-requisite:  Students must have taken and passed Service Dog Training (A&VS 276).

In this advanced course, students will gain and in-depth understanding of the basic principles as they relate to dog training and behavior management.

A&VS 293 H - Service dogs in the Community

1-2 credits

Pre-requisite:  Students must have taken and passed Service Dog Training (A&VS 276).

In this advanced course, sutdents will assist in developing and implementing a community service project using the Hearts of Gold Service Dogs.

***Teaching Assistant opportunities available to sussessful students