Certification Fee

Associate Dog Trainer

Cost: $ 1500

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Associate Dog Trainer (ADT) Certificate

Individuals who are passionate about improving their bonds with their own dogs or desire to become a dog trainer of pet dogs would greatly benefit from this unique dog training program. You will explore key areas such as: How dogs developed to be our companions, psychology of dogs (how they learn), canine body language and how they interpret our body language, basic dog care, basic dog training using positive reinforcement techniques, how to end many common canine problem behaviors, and an advanced first aid course.

Cost:
Three ways to buy.
1. Full Price-International Certificate from the IACC
$1,500 REGISTER ABOVE. Once you register, you will be contacted by email to plan and begin your courses.

2. Monthly Payments (18 monthly payments of $87.00 each)

Once you register, you will be contacted by email to plan and begin your courses.

3. Buy one class at a time and pay as you go (Cost: between $1,361-$1,738 depending on course choices.)

Program Curriculum (Six required courses. Can be taken in any order.)

Required:

• Pet First Aid and CPR

Chose FIVE from the following list:

• Dog Origin and Early History
• Canine Cognition
• Understanding Canine Behavior
• Basic Dog Training
• Basic Dog Care
• Be Safe, Be Responsible: Understanding Dog-Dog and Dog-Human Interactions
• How to END Problem Behaviors

Pet First Aid and CPR The pet first aid course will teach you the necessary information and skills to stabilize an injured animal until qualified veterinarian care is accessed. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of illness and injury, the importance of early veterinary care and the appropriate restraining of an injured animal. Course content includes vital signs, AR, CPR, Heimlich, bandaging, shock, poisons, medical conditions triage (what constitutes an emergency situation). Herbal remedies are covered as well as details on creating an effective first aid kit. Click HERE for more information.

Dog Origin and Early History Using easily understood information from biology, genetics, animal behavior, and anthropology, this course invites critical examination of the support for the two most likely theories about the origin of the domestic dog.  The development of distinct breeds from early generalized landraces is also discussed. Click HERE for more information.

Canine Cognition Over the last decade, regained scientific interest in the domestic dog has produced a wealth of new information on how dogs perceive and interact with their environment and other animals and people in it. In this course students will explore what is now known about canine cognition including: Reasoning skills, language capabilities, imitation, social cognition and theory of mind. Students will learn ideas for how this information might allow us to improve our interactions with dogs in a variety of settings. Click HERE for more information.

Understanding Canine Behavior Students will learn to observe and interpret canine behavior. Dogs have deliberate, subtle, and often humorous ways of expressing themselves. The ability to recognize, interpret and understand this canine "language" will be the major emphasis of this course. The course is suitable for everyone interested in dogs – pet owners, trainers, veterinarians, ethologists and behaviorists. Using photography and videos, this course will illustrate and explain canine behavior and communication. Click HERE for more information.

Basic Dog Training: Training your Dog the Positive Way Students will learn how to train a dog over the age of six months; or, a dog who has had little to no training. You will learn how to precisely signal a dog's correct response with a small hand-held "clicker" and reward the behavior so that it will be more likely to happen again. Obedience exercises such as sit, stand, down, and stay are introduced, as are loose-leash walking, polite greetings "leave-it", attention and the really reliable recall - skills crucial to the pet dog living in our society. The student will gain a better understanding of what dogs can be expected to achieve, resulting in happier and well behaved dogs. Click HERE for more information.

Basic Dog Care Learn how to properly care for a dog. Topics will cover house and travel safety, basic health and nutrition, vaccinations, handling, nail triming, basic grooming, ear cleaning, dental care, administering medications, and car travel with your dog. This course is designed for the caring for dogs in a responsible, caring way.  The basics of care, nutrition, housing etc. Everything you need to get started and where to get more advanced information. Click HERE for more information.

Be Safe, Be Responsible: Understanding Dog-Dog and Dog-Human Interactions Dogs use body language to communicate effectively with each other as well as with humans. These skills are used daily to avoid conflict and to calm over-stimulation. Understanding this will greatly improve your relationship with dogs as well as help you to work with dogs with a variety of behavior problems. This course is essential for anyone that finds themselves interacting with dogs during their job or on a leisurely walk in the park. Click HERE for more information.

How to END Problem Behaviors This course is to teach you to work with a dog who has one or more bad habits. The top problem behaviors are jumping, house-training, pulling on the leash, excited or fearful urination, too excited with visitors, barking, digging, hates being left at home, bothering its people during dinner, guarding food, getting in the garbage (or places he is not supposed to be), and stealing food from counters. You will learn how to end these behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques. Click HERE for more information.

Courses available: "Live" or "OnDemand"
Live—You will speak to the instructor in an online “classroom” with several other students.
OnDemand/Recorded—Watch the presentation "OnDemand"- at your own pace.

Certificates will be sent for each course as it is earned and for the entire ADT when earned. Certificates and Diplomas will have your name, the course or diploma earned and a list on the reverse side of your accomplishments.

The IACC uses both an internal and external review process and the registration of the student through the accrediting body. This Diploma is for professionals and those wishing to become professionals.

If you are not interested in a Diploma from the IACC, and are only interested in the information provided by these courses for your own knowledge, than these courses can be found separately on the E-training for Dogs course offering page.

Click HERE to return to the ETD course listing page.

What you will need (Requirements):

• A computer with internet connection.
• A telephone (a headset is nice, but not necessary).
• A digital video camera (an inexpensive camera is fine).
• Some classes will require the purchae of equipment for training (to be ordered after registration).
• Attend a free 30 minute orientation class (for first time registered students only).
• Some classes will require the purchase of a course text.

Certification from the IACC.

Advanced Standing ("test out" of some of the courses to earn your Certificate). Please email us first!

Test Out of Course:

Dog Origin and Early History $25.00 Understanding Dog-Dog Interactions $25.00 Basic Dog Care $25.00 Basic Dog Training $25.00 How to END Problem Behavior $25.00 Pet FIrst Aid $25.00

For more information on courses or registration:
Cheryl Asmus
877-652-3915
email