{"id":3197,"date":"2025-05-21T16:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T20:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=3197"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:31:16","slug":"assistance-dog-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/assistance-dog-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistance Dog Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earn your certification in Fundamentals of Assistance Dog Training (FADT), in partnership with paws4people\u00ae.<\/span><\/p>\n

This comprehensive training program is designed for individuals who are passionate about working with dogs and aspire for future employment either within the Assistance Industry, or within the private sector, pet-dog training. Upon completion of the program, students will be equipped with foundational knowledge and practical experience to begin work as entry-level trainers. Training an Assistance Dog involves a combination of specialized skills, behavior modification, and building a strong partnership between the dog and handler. The fundamentals of Assistance Dog training are rooted in positive reinforcement, consistency, and understanding the specific needs of the handler.<\/p>\n Search and Register for Courses <\/a> \n

Program Details<\/h4>\n

New students can begin the program each Fall semester. Students will take the following courses in order. Courses are held at the CFCC North Campus and paws4people <\/a> \u00ae:<\/p>\n

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  1. Intro to Assistance Dogs (Open to the Public)<\/li>\n
  2. Puppy Development (Pre-requisite: Intro to Assistance Dogs)<\/li>\n
  3. Advanced Puppy Development (Selective Admissions)*<\/li>\n
  4. Assistance Dog Task Training (Selective Admissions)<\/li>\n
  5. Assistance Dog Client Training (Selective Admissions)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    *In semester 3, students will begin at-home hours with paws4people\u00ae puppies-in-training. To ensure animal safety and well-being, students must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n