The entire training course is conducted exclusively in German.
First, the owner and his pet dog have to pass an entrance exam (based on the “Good Citizen Dog” test). Thereafter, the team attends eight practical training days, which are held at regular intervals, as well as a theory day including a written test.
After the team has reached the required standard in its training, they have to pass a final test. This includes some demanding tasks to test the social support dog's the basic obedience, required reaction and his behaviour under difficult conditions.
After passing the final examination, the social support dog team is ready for deployment and can freely decide where to work.