Interested in becoming an accredited Trainer or Assessor with Pat Dogs Australia?
To become a trainer or assessor with PAT Dogs Australia.
An applicant is suitable to become an approved trainer if they can show they can:
- train reliable guide, hearing or assistance dogs that are –
1. able to perform identifiable physical tasks and behaviours for the benefit of a person with a disability; and
2. safe and effective in public places and public passenger vehicles; and - select dogs that are able to meet the individual needs of a person with disability and
- provide ongoing and regular support to the handlers of the guide, hearing or assistance dogs trained by them
In assessing an application to become a PAT Dog Trainer or Assessor, we will also consider the following –
- public liability insurance
- qualifications, knowledge and experience in dog training;
- qualifications, knowledge and experience working with people with disabilities;
- their ability to train reliable dogs
- any professional memberships including Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or The International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
- any policies they have in relation to, personal information, privacy and confidentiality, complaints management and record management of dog training.