Full-Time Program: 2 weeks

Dog training course breakdown:

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course of teaching prepares students to work with a wide diversity of dogs, and dog temperaments utilizing numerous training techniques. Graduates may find appropriate employment in veterinary clinics, obedience clubs, private dog training companies, most will work for themselves. Students will learn to obedience train and work with behavior problems using classical and modern techniques. Upon completion for this program, students will receive the certificate of Certified Dog Trainer and will be able to carry out private lessons, and group lessons.

 

Learning Theory

In these classes students will be instructed in how dogs learn and introduced to different training equipment. Students will learn:

1. The knowledge behind how dogs learn.

2. Application of psychological values in dog training.

3. When to use different training equipment.

 

Basic Dog Obedience

In these classes students will be introduced to basic dog obedience theory and practical application.

 

Students will learn:

1. How to properly approach an unfamiliar dog.

2. Bite prevention training.

3. How to build a good relationship with a dog.

4. Basic obedience exercises (sit, down, heel, no, come, stay, okay, automatic sit).

5. Appropriate use and function of different types of training equipment.

 

Fundamental Principles in Behavior

In these classes students will be introduced to essential canine behavior and behavior modification techniques. Students will learn:

1. Methods of dealing with behavior problems.

2. Prevention of behavior problems in dogs.

3. How to use different techniques to solve behavior problems.

4. How to deal with ordinary behavior problems like pulling, jumping up, barking, and more.

 

Puppy Imprinting: 

Socialization, and Selection In these classes students will be introduced to puppy imprinting, socialization, and selection. Students will learn:

1. Puppy proofing your home.

2. Crate training techniques.

3. Selecting the right puppy.

4. Prevention of behavior problems.

5. The critical socialization an imprinting period from neonatal to transitional to domestication.

6. How to temperament test puppies.

7. Bathroom etiquette techniques.

8. Puppy kindergarten training.

9. The use of voice tones to interact with puppies.

 

Private Lessons

In these classes students will be introduced to private lesson teaching.

 

Students will learn :

1. How to teach customers and their dogs in basic obedience training.

2. The fundamentals to giving a private lesson.

3. How to deal with difficult clients.

4. Give private obedience lessons to others.

5. Make a lesson plan for private lessons.

6. The correct way to introduce dogs to each other. 

 

Advanced Dog Obedience :

In these classes students will be instructed in advanced dog obedience theory and practical application.

 

Students will learn:

1. How to teach a dog to do basic off-leash obedience exercises.

2. The use of hand signals.

3. Problem Solving

4. Obedience training under distractions.

 

Company Techniques: 

In these classes students will be introduced to basic business techniques. Students will learn:

1. Naming your business.

2. Pros and cons of owning your own business.

3. Essentials needed for starting your own business.

4. Choosing a site for your business.

5. Risk management.

6. Where to turn for help.

7. Advertising and promotional strategies.

 8. Using public affairs to advance your business.

9. Cost effective advertising through the internet.

10. Closing the sale.