Learn to be a dog trainer at the only hands-on school in British Columbia!
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Dog Behaviour and Training Course
School Was Never so Much Fun
This course is 32 hours of instruction. Total cost is $3600. Course Curriculum is included below.
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This is a "one -on- one" entry level course ensuring you receive full attention in your learning. There are NO prerequisites. The course consists of four modules each covering a specific topic within the lessons. Lessons and their topics use handouts, videos, Power Point presentations, reading assignments and hands-on exercises. Techniques used in this course are Positive Reinforcement only.
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You will be certified upon successful completion of the course. You are NOT required to take the Canine Behaviour Specialist course.
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All lectures are live classroom presentations via Zoom for an interactive learning experience with Amber. You will be required to complete weekly homework assignments.
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In-person practical handling workshops are held at the Delta Community Animal Shelter.
Module 1: Canine Learning Theory
What you will learn:
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History and Evolution of dog training
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Dog breeds and genetic behaviours
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Training techniques defined
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Classical Conditioning
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Counter Conditioning
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Operant Conditioning
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Luring, Extinction, Schedules of reinforcement
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Clicker training
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Habituation
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Desensitization
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Socialization, stages of development
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Understanding dog body language and communication
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Body language signals
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Canine safe handling techniques
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Dog personality descriptions
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Module 2: Dog Behaviour and Training
( Training and Assessment)
What you will learn:
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The importance of play in canine communication
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Development of social skills in dogs
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Dog park safety and play signals in dogs
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Exercise and the effects on behaviour
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Proper diet, vaccination schedule, spaying and neutering
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Protein and the effects on behaviour
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How to establish leadership with dogs
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The Dominance Myth explained
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How to create a training evaluation and assessment
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Creating a training or behaviour modification plan based on the assessment
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How to create a training or behaviour modification plan
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Module 3: Dog Behaviour Modification
(Behaviour assessment and treatment)
What you will learn:
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How to obtain a behavioural history and determine the origin of behaviour
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What is behaviour and what is the cause
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General treatment guidelines for behaviour problems
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Correcting specific behaviour problems
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Completing client worksheets and evaluations
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Training and behaviour modification approach for different dog personalities
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Canine aggression statistics
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Bite assessment scale
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Risk factors for aggression
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Designing group obedience classes
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Designing private in-home behavioural consultations
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Designing workshops
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How to start a business
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Image and marketing techniques
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Liability and protection
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Business insurance
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Training scenarios
Module 4: Canine Handling and Obedience
( Practical at DCAS- Delta Community Animal Shelter)
What you will learn:
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Training Equipment
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Common faults in dog training
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Basic obedience commands
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Reactive dog rehabilitation theory and practical
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Behaviour thresholds
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Long leash training
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Intermediate obedience training techniques
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Practical handling and application of desensitizing and counter conditioning with reactive dogs
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Practical handling and application of positive reinforcement techniques
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Practical handling and application of luring, schedules of reinforcement, timing
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Practical handling and application of classical and counter conditioning with reactive dogs
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Observe an in-person consultation with a client
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Dog park observations of behaviour
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Course Schedule
Lecture is via ZOOM.
Practical Handling is at:
Delta Community Animal Shelter (DCAS),
7505 Hopcott Rd, Delta, BC. V4G 1B6