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Dogma's
Dog Training Apprenticeship Program
Click
here to
complete the online application.
Dogma is proud to be launching a full
dog training apprenticeship program. It is an intensive
12 month program designed for individuals who are serious
about a career in dog training. This program includes
classroom theory as well as practical experience.
You must be able to attend full day
weekend classes once a month (Sunday's) and commit to
one night/week of classes. There will be testing to
ensure you have developed both knowledge and skills
with dog training and handling. The course covers in
depth topics such as basic training, behaviour problem
solving, instructor's skills, business development and
complex behaviour. The goal of this program is to prepare
you as a dog trainer and work you towards gaining your
CPDT
(Certified Pet Dog Trainer).
Dogma believes that dog friendly, reward
based training methods are the most efficient and effective.
It is our philosophy to educate and improve the human-dog
relationship based on mutual respect, and to do so with
the least intrusive methods. We do not support any use
of force, intimidation or physical manipulation in training,
as we see these methods as unethical, inefficient and
ineffective. They risk harming and deteriorating the
human-dog bond. Our classes are taught with positive
reinforcement and showing the dog how to be successful.
We are committed to using only modern science-based
methods.
Orientation and our
next session is anticipated to begin September 2010.
We are finalizing some
exciting new changes to the program and will be announcing
them shortly!
If
you have any questions on the program, please email
Megan Armstrong.
Click here
for our information sheet on the program.
Topics covered throughout
the program:
- Training Methods
- Puppy Development
- Canine Communication
- Learning Theory
- Basic Dog Training
- Behaviour Problem
Solving
- Dog-dog Interactions
- Complex Behaviour
Problem Solving
- Fear &
Aggression
- Canine Health
- Basic Grooming
- Canine First
Aid
- Instructor's
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Private Behaviour
Counseling
- The Business
Side of Dog Training
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