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• Application: The forms are designed to give us all the information needed to determine if and where we can be of help - or redirect you as needed.  An application / admin fee applies.
• Assistance Dog: a dog trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability is defined as an assistance dog (eg, a dog offering support by being present)
• Service Dog: a dog trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability is defined as a service dog (eg, an assistance dogs that also pick up phones, glasses, carries the purse, find the shoes etc)
• Autism and dogs: the bond between humans and animals is truly amazing and creates opportunities for people with ASD, to enhance their communication skills and training the person and dog to stay together - makes life for the family a lot safer and less stressful.
• Course Materials: we use the proven 'TOP DOG USA' Teamwork materials, written by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.
• Conditions: This section addresses our policies and procedures, costs and requirements and should be reviewed by those interested in the programme before an application is lodged. Please also review the document 'What does it mean to own a service dog' under our newsletter section before applying.
• Course Programme: This is the practical side and initially ensures that your dog will be trained to the minimum obedience standards.  In the latter part of the course more specific assistance issues will be addressed. Our training programmes are informal, fun and a terrific way of learning as a team.
• How to support us: We are a young organisation and welcome ANY support you can give.  We seek more sponsors to reduce costs and offer a better service programme.
• How to contact us:

Service Dog Training 
A trading division of K9Coach Pty Ltd 
21 Sixth Ave, Burwood VIC 3125  
Ph:       61 3 9889 8555 
Fax:     61 3 9889 8333 
Email: info@servicedogtraining.com.au

ABN 57 324817560

• Induction Programme: It is vital to complete this theory programme before continuing into the practical training. You will have a better understanding of the relationship between you and your canine friend, and together you will have a happy and prosperous training.
• Links: there are some great websites links here with fantastic information for you to browse. Please note that a link does not infer that we concur with comments made or support of products available. This is for information only. 
  
• Shop: The TOP DOG Teamwork materials are for sale on our site. We also offer other training materials, which cater for specialist needs.  Costs include GST and a small margin to cover our stock. 
  
• Tailored Payment facilities: Easy payment for goods ordered or fees payable through the secure PayPal facility at owning company account (K9Coach Pty Ltd). Follow the simple steps to pay the correct amount. 
  
• Therapy dog: These provide therapy in settings like a hospital, hospice, nursing homes, schools and rehabilitation centres. They are dogs employed by professional therapists to provide comfort, increased social interaction and relief from stress for a person with disabilities. 
  
• TOP DOG: This US -based organisation was founded over 20 years ago and helps people with physical disabilities to train their own dogs. We have adapted their programmes to our needs - and invite you to visit their site for more information 
  
• Volunteering: Volunteering can take on many roles - and can be one of the most fulfilling things you can ever do.  Witness someone with disabilities partner with their dog to gain more freedom, self-respect and above all self-reliance and confidence.  Please visit our volunteer section
• Where are we:

• Who are we: The owners of K9Coach Pty Ltd identified an increasing demand for people to be able to access service /assistance dogs and after much research formed Service DogTraining. The research identified that handlers should be able to train their own dogs - and the Service Dog Training programmes are geared towards this aim.  Our services (time) are supplied on a cost recovery basis.  All costs are advised in advance, transparently and openly.