OK9 Module 19: Retiring the AAA dog

Mac senior crossbreed dog, snoozing on the sofa, relaxing at home.

Introduction and Preparation 

Welcome to your final training module in block 2 for OK9 Wellbeing and Trauma Dog Handlers. There is no need for any independent or specific preparatory learning before you begin this module, however, you may find the Additional Resources below useful to reflect upon after the module. 

This module titled “Retiring the AAA dog” will identify behaviours which contribute to a successful retirement and/or rehoming of an AAA dog and potential impacts that retirement may have. 

Before you begin this module, please read and remember the learning objectives for personal reflection.  

Please allow 40 minutes to complete this module, as there will be activities throughout the video to complete. These activities will be linked below should you wish to visit them directly. 

Learning Objectives

  1. Give examples of the potential impacts that retirement may have on an OK9 dog 
     
  2. Identify behaviours which contribute to a successful retirement and/or rehoming of an AAA dog
     
  3. Considering a suitable time for retirement for the individual dog.   

OK9 Module 19: Retiring a AAA dog

Additional Resources

Here are the additional resources useful to reflect upon after the module.

Trainer and behaviour support 

How to help rescue dog settle in the home 

Here are the additional resources useful to reflect upon after the module. 
 

Before you leave

This is your final module of block 2! Once you have finished please fill out the post-course quiz and download your certificate by clicking the button down below.

Once you have completed your post-course quiz you will receive a thank you message, which will give you a Nearpod link to download your certificate of completion. To access this certificate, copy and paste the Nearpod link into your web browser, and access the activity. Once in the activity, you will have the option to download the PDF certificate. If you have any issues accessing your certificate and need us to send you a copy, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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