Learn to be a dog trainer at the only hands-on school in British Columbia!
Dog Behavior and Training Level 1
Next course September 28 - October 26,2023
School Was Never so Much Fun
This course is 32 hours in length. Total cost is $3600.
All lectures take place via Zoom. In person classes are held at the Delta Community Animal Shelter
See the Course Curriculum information below!
Module 1: Canine Learning Theory
What you will learn:
• History and Evolution of dog training
• Dog breeds and genetic behaviours
• Classical Conditioning
• Counter Conditioning
• Operant Conditioning
• Desensitization
• Socialization, habituation
• Luring, Extinction, Schedules of reinforcement
• Clicker training techniques
• Understanding dog body language
Module 2: Canine Handling and Obedience (Practical)
What you will learn:
• Training equipment
• Common faults in dog training
• Basic obedience commands
• Reactive dog rehabilitation theory and practical
• Behaviour thresholds
• Long leash training
• Intermediate obedience training techniques
Module 3: Dog Behaviour Assessment and Training (Theory and Practical)
What you will learn:
• Behaviour and training evaluation and assessment
• How to create a training or behaviour modification plan
• Preventing and correcting behaviour problems
• Diet, health, vaccinations
• Exercise and the effects on behaviour
• Play socialization in puppies
• Dog to dog assessments
• Working with clients in real life training scenarios
Module 4: Developing a Business and Designing Classes ( Theory)
What you will learn:
• Designing group puppy classes
• Designing group obedience classes
• Designing private behavioural consultations
• Designing workshops
• How to start a business
• Image and marketing techniques
• Liability and protection
• Business insurance
• Training scenarios
Course Schedule
Lecture is via ZOOM.
Practical Handling is at:
Delta Community Animal Shelter (DCAS),
7505 Hopcott Rd, Delta, BC. V4G 1B6
Fall Schedule
September 28- October 26,2023
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Thursday September 28, 6-8:30pm, lecture via zoom
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Monday October 2, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
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Thursday October 5, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
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Tuesday October 10, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom (Meeting Tuesday instead of Monday due to Thanksgiving holiday)
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Thursday October 12, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
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Monday October 16, 6-8:30, lecture via Zoom
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Thursday October 19, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
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Saturday October 21, 10-4:30, in person practical handling at DCAS
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Sunday October 22, 10-4:30, in person practical handling at DCAS
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Monday October 23- 6-8:30, lecture vis Zoom
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Thursday October 26, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom (last lecture)