Assistance Dog Online Programme
Jodie Griffin - Ethical Dog - Assistance Dog Behaviour, Training & Wellness
Qualified Canine Behaviour Practitioner, Assistance Dog Trainer & Student Canine Myotherapist
Specialising in the physical, mental and emotional health of working assistance dogs, for longevity in their work role whilst supporting their disabled handlers and their long term general health and wellness from pup in training to retired assistance dogs.
Assistance Dog Trainer - Dog A.I.D. - ADUK accredited assistance dog organisation
15 years personal experience within the assistance dog sector
Fully insured & qualified Level 5 Canine Behaviour Diploma (ISCP passed with distinction)
Based in Cannock, Staffordshire, UK. Services available in person & online.
Join our online Assistance Dog programme to enjoy learning more about The Ethical Approach, our teachings, philosophy and techniques, and learn how they can be adapted to raising, training and handling your assistance dog, all from the comfort of your own home!
Each Unit will be pay as you go, so you can take a break at any time, or continue to learn with us onto the next unit in your own time
Each Unit includes - pre recorded video lessons with slide show and discussion, available to download at your own convenience, a weekly group zoom chat, online support and community group
You can also book additional private 1-1 video call sessions for £45 each, each of these include personalised support, a training and behaviour plan and training log signed and dated with learning and progress.
If The Ethical Approach isn’t for you, or you are not enjoying or benefitting from our course you can drop out any time. However once you have started a Unit, that current unit is none refundable, but you are not tied in to finish the course, or pay for any of the following Units.
Access to our social and community groups is based on following our welfare and ethical guidelines and teachings through out your partnership.
We do not provide assistance dog accreditation or assessment, due to the pressure on both dog and handler. We prefer to educate our clients how to listen to their dogs needs and communication, and only work their dogs in environments that their dog feels safe, comfortable and relaxed.
However if you need an assessment for your own personal reasons, we can help to assist you with applying to do your public access test with an independent assessor, such as the ADAA or further advice about applying to an organisation, such as Dog A.I.D.
We can also assist in sourcing suitable uniform, equipment, lead sleeves, vests and more for dogs in training and assistance dogs from our very talented local friends at Wuffable. Find out more about their exciting products at www.wuffable.com or come join us for a visit to their factory and shop in the beautiful surroundings of Cannock Chase.
Our first introduction Unit and our Unit 1 of our main course and lessons will be available to download 1st August
Unit 0 - Introduction - launching 1st August
- Introduction to The Ethical Approach
- Equipment and resources
- Welfare guidelines
Includes online lessons - download at your own convenience
1 private video call - to provide help and support to decide whether our main course is suit able for you
Please ensure you have read our T&Cs and Ethical & Welfare standards before joining our programme.