Associate Dog Trainer (ADT)Earn your Associate Dog Trainer Certificate and become a Click HERE to download information. Individuals who are passionate about improving their bonds with their own dogs or desire to become a dog trainer would greatly benefit from this unique 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. Our program allows the flexibility for students with varying life experiences and interests to take courses that will enhance their skills and get them closer to realizing their goal of working with dogs as a profession. Cost: 2. Monthly Payments
(18 monthly payments of $87.00 each) 3. Buy one class at a time and pay as you go (Cost: between $1,361-$1,738 depending on course choices.) You'll learn:
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CCPDT Exam Voucher ($100) and Free Exam Prep Course ($130 value) PLEASE NOTE: This is not an “email” or “mail order” Certificate. Though it is available 100% over the internet, this is a very “hands on” program when required. Skills learned must be demonstrated by video submissions to your instructors. (NOTE: Not all courses require videos). Other courses will require you to develop business and marketing plans, your own dog training classes, and more. Again, this is an intensive program and you will need to demonstrate your learning judged by our own Instructors, not someone we may or may not know. The power of the internet allows sending videos as homework and final exams easy and effective. We are the first and Only school that adheres to these strict measures and our students are respected as a result. We also do more than train you how to use a clicker. We provide the theory behind the skills to our students. Program Curriculum (Six required courses. Can be taken in any order.) Required:
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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" 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):
Certification from the IACC. Advanced Standing ("test out" of some of the courses to earn your Certificate). Please email us first! SusanWFor more information on courses or registration: |
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