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dogma's
Canine Behaviour and Handling Certificate
Click
here
to complete the online application.
We will be launching a website shortly that will be dedicated to our education programs! This will include more information on our current programs, scholarship information, details on graduates as well as the additional of new programs! There will be changes to our current programs including the addition of new learning modules as well as an expansion in handling/practical experience!
Stay tuned for more details soon!
This program was developed
for those individuals who work with dogs (dog walkers,
dog daycare workers, groomers, veterinary clinic staff,
rescue group staff/volunteers, etc.) and are looking
to gain a more thorough understanding of dogs' behaviour
and communication. This is an intensive program that
must be completed within one year and includes classroom
theory as well as practical experience.
The course covers in
depth topics such as dog health, behaviour problem solving,
complex behaviour and basic dog training. Successful
completion of the program offers individuals the knowlede
and skills required to safely manage and work with dogs.
Graduates will be provided a dogma Canine Behaviour
and Handling Certificate that will demonstrate these
skills and knowledge to their clients.
Orientation for the
next session begins Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 pm!
Requirements:
- 18 years or
older
- Own a dog or
have access to a dog that you can work with throughout
the duration of the program
- Physical capability
to handle dogs of different sizes and activity levels
- Be people and
dog friendly
- Be a team player
and have to ability to multitask
- Successfully
complete application
and sit down interview before admission into program
You must be able to attend
a full day weekend class once a month (Saturday and/or
Sunday's) and commit to one night and/or weekend day
per week of classes (majority of the classes are 6 weeks
long). You will be paired with an instructor who will personally mentor you through the entire duration of the program. There will be testing to ensure you have developed
both knowledge and skills with dog training and handling.
The goal of this program is to provide you with the
skills required to be safely working with dogs on a
regular basis.
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.
Topics
covered throughout the program (72 hours of classroom
time):
- Training Methods
- Puppy Development
- Canine Communication
- Learning Theory
- Basic Dog Training
- Clicker Training
- Behaviour Problem
Solving
- Dog-dog Interactions
- Complex Behaviour
Problem Solving
- Fear/Anxiety
- Reactivity/Aggression
- Shelter Dogs
- Canine
Health
- Basic Grooming
- Canine First
Aid
Practical
Experience (minimum 138 hours in total):
- Minimum 66
hours of group class observation/assistance
- Minimum 10
hours of Puppy Playtime observation/assistance
- Minimum 30
hours of hands on dog daycare experience
- Minimum 20
hours of volunteer dog handling experience at The
Calgary Humane Society
- Attend 2 free
classes with your dog (value of $370)
Additional
Opportunities:
- Receive 30%
of any other classes at dogma with your dog for the
duration of the program
- Free attendance
at any seminar provided by dogma
- Unlimited access
to dogma's large library of dog behaviour training
books & dvd's
- Free or discounted
attendance to any continuing education event hosted
by dogma
Tuition
for the program is $3600 + gst (including textbooks
- dog training and behaviour books). Program fees are
non-refundable.
Payment
plans are as follows (can be paid through cash, debit,
cheque or credit, but a credit card is required to have
on file):
- $2700 + gst
deposit, $950 + gst due 3 months later
- $1800 + gst
deposit, $1900 + gst due 3 months later
- 4 payments
of $950 + gst due at deposit, 2 months, 4 months and
6 months later
- Monthly payments
of $325 + gst for 12 months
If
you have any questions on the program, please email
Megan Armstrong.
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