Pet Dog Trainer Certification Program

Pet Dog Training Certification

Class limited to 4 students

16 week program

Minimum of 100 hours at home (5 hours a week) spent on researching, studying, reading and training

Training will run Tuesday and Thursday, 5-9pm

Next intake: FALL 2012/ DATE TO BE DETERMINED

Cost: $3200 + HST

CURRICULUM OUTLINE:

Section 1:Dog basics (characteristics of different breeds, canine communication, socialization, stages of development, training tools, care, temperament testing)

Section 2:Dog psychology (how animals learn, classical and operant conditioning, motivation)

Section 3:Dog health basics (common illnesses, vaccines, canine First Aid, nutrition)

Section 4:How to teach a group class (class structure, effective teaching tools, public speaking techniques)

Section 5:Behaviour Modification & Problem Solving (common dog issues, how to prevent common behavioural problems, how to solve common behavioural problems)

During the 16 week course you will be required to:

· Read the required reading (list provided at registration)

· Participate with your dog, at no additional charge, in the Ottawa Canine School’s Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience and Agility classes

You will be evaluated on the following:

· Questionnaires on required reading

· Training achieved with your dog (basic and intermediate obedience) and consultation and training plan developped for assigned case study.

· Your group teaching skills

A $500 non-refundable down payment is required to reserve your spot in the Ottawa Canine School's Trainer Certification program.

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