Skill Development

Learn skills to navigate beginner environments with your dog as a Service Dog Team, including core skills, placement skills, and proactive handling. Receive education on legal rights and responsibilities of a Service Dog. 

Task Training

Identify at two tasks directly related to your disability. Begin task training supported by your instructor. 

Practice Requirement

Log 20 hours of practice between your in-person sessions, complete homework, and pass practical assessment to progress to the Red Level (intermediate) course.

About the Course

There are three levels to the Service Dog Program: Tan (beginner), Red (intermediate) and Blue (advanced). Enroll now to take the next step towards being trained to state and federal standards.

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Nathaniel Lukas Redekopp, PhD, NCC, LPCC, CPDT-KA and I'm excited to guide you on your journey to master the Tan Level. I have over 10 years' of experience as a professional dog trainer and human who uses his own Service Dog in daily life. 

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 25 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Tan Level

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to Tan Level!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Navigating the Course

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      What is the Service Dog Program Like?

  2. 2

    Policies and Standards

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Gear Policy

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Policy for Conduct Between Sessions

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Approved Environments

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Appropriate & Inappropriate Canine Behaviors

  3. 3

    Service Dog Work and Tasks

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Identify Your Tasks

  4. 4

    Canine Skills

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Canine Core Skills

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Canine Placement Skills

  5. 5

    Handler Ed

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Rights and Responsibilities

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Situational Awareness

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Proactive Handling Skills

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      HOMEWORK: Proactive Handling Quiz

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      HOMEWORK: Proactive Handling Skills Assessment

  6. 6

    Completing Tan Level

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Practical Assessment

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Hours Log

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Are You Ready for Red Level?

  7. 7

    Practice Logs

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 1 Practice Log

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 2 Practice Log

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 3 Practice Log

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 4 Practice Log

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 5 Practice Log

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 6 and Beyond

Unlock the Benefits of Tan Level

Enroll now to enhance your skills and progress towards becoming a proficient Service Dog Team.

$19.95 / month

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