ESA Training
This course covers the laws around ESAs, as well as training techniques and basic commands that every dog lover and pup should know.
4.65
(6,300)
What you'll learn
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The methods and techniques used in our positive, reward-based training method.
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A full understanding of the laws and policies surrounding ESAs.
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Basic commands that provide the foundation for a happy and well-functioning dog.
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Course content
This course will cover everything you need to know to help train your dog to master the skills they’ll need to be the best emotional support animal possible. We’ll also cover the basic commands your dog should know to make sure they are well-behaved enough to be allowed in any housing situation, as well as basic training techniques for first-time dog handlers. We even cover all the rights your ESA has, as well as common myths and misconceptions about ESAs, so you’re fully prepared to know how your ESA can best help you!
Course includes
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6 lessons
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13 videos
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6 exams
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6hrs time to complete
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Certificate upon completion
Requirements
- Access to a computer, phone or tablet
- Access to the internet
- Collar, harness, or head strap
- Leash
- Clicker (included)
- Treats or toys
- Treat bag
Syllabus
This course has several lessons, each with a progress exam and most with supplemental learning materials, such as videos, illustrations, and/or downloadables.
This lesson covers everything you need to know about emotional support animals, including how they help their handlers, what their legal protections are, the difference between an ESA and a service animal, what type of dogs make the best ESAs, and how to make sure your dog legally qualifies as an ESA.
In this lesson, we’ll explore who can be best helped by an emotional support animal, what the Fair Housing Act is, and common myths and misconceptions about ESAs, and what tasks your ESA can perform to support you. We also offer helpful tips on how to train your ESA while coping with mental disability symptoms that can make the process challenging.
Here, we take a close look at canine psychology and why positive training is the best method to help your dog master any skills - and strengthen the bond between you. We also cover how your pup communicates with you, how to use pack mentality while training, why it’s important to train your ESA well, and what tools you’ll need to get the job done.
In this lesson, the real training begins! We’ll cover clicker (or marker) training, as well as some foundational tips for training your pup. We’ll also cover how to teach your dog to sit, stay, and lay.
This lesson helps you take your training to the next level by teaching you how to help your dog learn loose leash walking, heel, deep pressure therapy, and face licking.
This course covers all the previous lessons, to help solidify what you’ve learned and make sure you’re ready to help your pup become housetrained. There’s also a final exam to help ensure you’ve mastered everything!
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who is looking to train their dog to become an emotional support animal. It’s ideal for first-time dog owners, as well as experienced dog handlers who want to learn the specific training techniques that can help their pup provide emotional support. It’s also very useful for anyone who lives with a mental health disability who wants to learn how they can safely and effectively train their dog with minimal triggers, stress, or symptoms.