Service Dog and Canine Studies Management Diploma is a diploma in Business & Management programme offered by Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Canada. The programme runs for 18 months.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 18 months
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This 18-month diploma prepares students to train and manage service dogs for people with disabilities. Students house, raise, and train dogs in development while studying canine physiology, learning theory, obedience training, assistance dog law, and disability awareness. The curriculum also covers business operations relevant to dog-training enterprises, including accounting, marketing, and fundraising. The program runs across five semesters: four on-campus semesters combined with an eight-week work semester that provides applied training experience. Students develop training techniques, critical thinking, and communication skills used across dog-related professions, with emphasis on training service dogs for a range of disabilities. Graduates are prepared for roles in service dog training, canine program management, and related animal-care and disability-support fields. Admission follows the high school or mature-student route, and a Police Information Check is required before classes begin.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: High school applicants need ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2, Science 30 or Biology 20, and one additional 30-level, 5-credit subject with 50% or better. Mature students (21+) need ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2, with a 30-level science recommended. A current Police Information Check must be submitted before the first day of classes.
