Getting your Assistance Dog Certified
Well done on taking your first step towards finalising your dogs' training as an Assistance Dog.
Assistance Dogs have to undergo a stringent training program in order to meet the high standards set out by the Department of Local Government and Communities (DLGC).
What you need to know!
An Assistance Dog is a dog that is able to support a person with a disability.
In order to become a Certified Assistance Dog your dog must be:
- Trained to a high standard
- Look fit and healthy to the public eye
- Be adaptable in all environments and in all situations
- Be social but not solicit attention from people
- Be non-aggressive
- Be relaxed in any environment or situation
- Be able to ignore other dogs when walking
- Be able to walk on a loose lead without pulling or sniffing
- Must have a well-established toileting routine and must not toilet whilst working
- Must not scavenge for food
- Must be able to travel safely and quietly in a vehicle
- Must be comfortable in lifts, be able to ride on a travelator and /or escalators
- Must not use furniture, unless trained to do so for a specific task.
Tasks
An assistance dog must be able to assist their handler by conducting tasks in order to help/support them or make the life of that person easier.
Tasks include but are not limited to -
- Picking up items for their handler
- Reminding the handler to take medications at particular times
- Opening doors for the handler
- Interrupting night terrors
- Providing body pressure for calming
- Seeking a person who may have absconded
- Detecting glycose changes in the blood and alerting the handler
- the list goes on!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before your dog can sit the Public Access Test, he first needs to pass his B.O.A (Behaviour and Obedience Test). Then you will get six months to train up for the Public Access Test.
If you believe your dog is ready to sit the B.O.A then CLICK HERE to BOOK, your ASSESSMENT
Assessment fee is $280.00
If your dog has already passed the B.O.A and you wish to BOOK your PAT, then CLICK HERE
Assessment fee is $280.00
If you are an existing client and have passed your B.O.A with us, please use this BOOKING LINK>
If you are not sure if your dog is ready and wish to book an assessment to determine your dog's current skills, then CLICK HERE
This is a 45-minute discovery session for only $175
If you decide that your dog could do with some additional training, you will first need to apply to us through our application process.
Child APPLICATION FORM
Adult APPLICATION FORM
You will need to sign and return both our terms of business and agree along with your application form and application FEE. ($75.00)
Please ensure you read all the documents before you apply to us for training.
1 - Application process and Agreement Form
2 - Application Form
3 - Your payment of $75.00
Perth's Animal Training Specialists