Dog Behavior and Training Level 1 Curriculum
March 16 - May 4,2021
School Was Never so Much Fun
Due to PHO requirements, this course is limited to a maximum of 4 students to ensure physical distance.
Lectures will take place via Zoom and all hands-on practical classes will be at the training center. Please refer to the schedule to get exact dates.
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 length: 10 hours
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 length: 21 hours (includes 11 hours of group classes at the Training Center)
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 length: 10 hours
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
Module length: 10 hours
Course Schedule
Classes take place at the Academy's main campus:
102-7562 Progress Way, Delta, BC V4G 1E9
This course is offered twice yearly. Please contact Amber to find out future dates.
Class Schedule Revised
March 16- May 4,2021
Some lectures will take place via ZOOM. Practical handling will take place at the Training Centre in Delta ( with appropriate restrictions) on Friday nights and Saturdays. Saturday group class attendance will be required as outlined below.
TUESDAY MARCH 16, 6-8:30 PM Lecture via Zoom
THURSDAY MARCH 18, 6-8:30 PM Lecture via Zoom
TUESDAY MARCH 23, 6-8:30 PM Lecture via Zoom
FRIDAY MARCH 26, 6-8:30 PM Practical at Training Centre
SATURDAY MARCH 27, 10-4:00 PM Attend group classes at Training Centre
TUESDAY MARCH 30, 6-8:30 PM Lecture via Zoom
FRIDAY APRIL 2, 6-8:30 PM Practical at Training Centre
SATURDAY APRIL 3, 10-2:00 PM Attend group classes at Training Centre
TUESDAY APRIL 6, 6-8:30 PM Lecture via Zoom
FRIDAY APRIL 9, 6-8:30 PM Practical at Training Centre
FRIDAY APRIL 16, 6-8:30 PM Practical at Training Centre
SATURDAY APRIL 17, 1-5:30 PM Practical at Training Centre
TUESDAY APRIL 20, 6-8:30 PM Lecture via Zoom
FRIDAY APRIL 23, 6-8:30 PM Practical at Training Centre
SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2-5:30 Practical at Training Centre
TUESDAY APRIL 27, 6-8:30 PM Lecture via Zoom
FRIDAY APRIL 30, 6-8:30 PM Practical Exam at Training Centre
TUESDAY MAY 4, 6-8:30 PM Last class via Zoom - Review for Written Exam
51 course hours