APPLY TO THE CMAC PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Service-dog training with a specialty in medical alert and psychiatric service dogs
The next class begins January 26, 2027, at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Build practical skills in dog selection, service-dog behavior, public access, and client coaching, with focused instruction in medical alert training and psychiatric service dogs, including PTSD.
The curriculum draws on more than 15 years of experience coaching trainers and training hundreds of medical alert service dogs.
Service dog training across multiple specialties
Learn how to train dogs for medical alerts, psychiatric, and autism support, and other service dog tasks.
Medical Alerts
Diabetes, Seizures, Migraines, POTS
Psychiatric and Autism support
Psychiatric conditions, including PTSD & anxiety disorders, and Autism (ASD).
Additional service dog tasks
Light Mobility, other individualized tasks
The curriculum also covers dog selection, behavior training, public access, and client screening and coaching.
How to apply
Complete the application
Download and complete the application form
Record two short videos
Show a shaping and luring exercise with a dog
Submit your application
Email your completed application and videos using the form below
Your videos: Shaping & Luring
Shaping
Show a short video of you using clicker training to shape a behavior of your choice.
Luring
Show a short video of you using luring to train a behavior of your choice.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please contact us at:
📧 info@assistancedog.center