Human Instruction

Learn to assess and manage your dog's stress level for long-term health. Develop skills to maintain your dog's training for his or her lifetime. 

Real-Life Scenarios

Practice in real-world scenarios to develop your Service Dog's ability to work for you. Refine your dog's skills for navigating an increasing variety of Service Dog environments.

Practice Requirement

Log 40 hours of practice between your in-person sessions, complete homework, and pass practical assessment to progress to the Blue Level (advanced) 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, a passionate dog trainer with over a decade of experience in Service Dog training. My journey began with a deep love for dogs and a desire to help people through the power of canine companionship. Through overcoming personal challenges with the help of my own Service Dog, I know what an incredibly positive impact a Service Dog can have on a person's life. Join me in this course, and let's work together to bring your Service Dog training to the next level. 

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 25 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Red Level

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to Red Level!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Navigating the Course

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      Homework

  2. 2

    Policies and Standards

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      Gear Policy

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      Policy for Conduct Between Sessions

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      Approved Environments

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      Red Level Comptetencies

  3. 3

    Canine Skills

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      HOMEWORK: Pee on Cue

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      HOMEWORK: Core Skills and Placement Skills

  4. 4

    Handler Skills

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      HOMEWORK: Proactive Handling Skills Assessment

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      HOMEWORK: Signs of Stress

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Canine Communication

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      HOMEWORK: Canine Vocabulary

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      Strategies for Behavioral Change

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      HOMEWORK: Case Studies

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      HOMEWORK: The ABC's

  5. 5

    Completing Red Level

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Practical Assessment

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Hours Log

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Are You Ready for Blue Level?

  6. 6

    Monthly Practice Logs

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 1 Practice Log

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      Month 2 Practice Log

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      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

Discover the Potential of Your Service Dog Partnership

Join now to access personalized training, real-life learning scenarios, and expert guidance continue your progress towards competency with state and federal legal standards for Service Animals.

$19.95 / month

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