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Dog Handler for the Disabled

Who is the Dog Handler for the Disabled?

The Dog Handler for the Disabled has the task of supporting and promoting sports dog training in the disabled, always following the sports guidelines.

Course Objectives

The aim of the courses is to provide future Operators with:

 

  • Knowledge to be able to safely carry out sports dog training for the disabled and information on related issues (legal, insurance, technical regulations);

  • Practice in dog management;

  • Professional skills in the dog sector and specifically in dog training for the disabled;

  • Human and veterinary first aid elements;

  • Instructions for starting an activity for the disabled.

 

The Dog Handler for the Disabled cannot carry out therapeutic and rehabilitative activities.

Skills

The Operator acts as an exclusive support for the promotion of sports dog training in the disabled:

 

  • Trains the dog, manages a correct approach and intervenes in case of difficulties presented by the dog during the sporting activity.

  • He manages the activities assigned to him always with full respect for the animal.

The training path

Admission Requirements:
 

  • Qualification as Assistant Dog Educator
     

Course Duration:
 

  • Online lessons via SkillForge Academy (16 hours)

  • In-person practical activity (8 hours)

  • Cost CHF 350
     

Qualifications:
 

  • Working in a Dog Centre

  • Structuring activities for the differently abled

  • Working as a Dog Handler for the Disabled

  • Being registered
     

COURSE STRUCTURE
 

Online activities.
 

  • Promoting Dog Games for the Disabled;

  • Dog selection and training;

  • Preparing students with disabilities in dog sports;

  • Approach with the dog during work sessions.

  • Specific dog training.

  • Organisation of events specifically designed for the integration of their pupils;

  • Special arrangements for certain pathologies

  • Safety in the working environment.
     

Practical activities:
 

  • Work plan and development of the activity;

  • Simulation of an activity
     

TRANSITIONAL RULE
 

Those who hold the qualification of:
 

  • Freya PET-Therapy Operator

  • Dog Handler, obtained according to the guidelines of the Italian Ministry of Health;

  • CIDA FISC Operator

  • PET Therapy Operator of Third Party Associations
     

will be able to obtain, on a transitional basis, the qualification of Dog Handler for the Differently Abled, subject to submission of the qualification held and of a curriculum certifying the performance of dog sports activities with the differently abled (excluding therapeutic activities).

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