Learn to be a dog trainer at the only hands-on school in British Columbia!
Dog Behavior and Training Level 1 Curriculum
March 7- April 12,2022
School Was Never so Much Fun
Due to COVID, all lectures will take place via ZOOM. Practical handling will take place at the Training Centre in Delta on Sundays.
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

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

“Once again, thank you for putting this course together and teaching it. I really enjoyed it and learned a great deal from it and from observing your approach.”
Guy, Level 1 graduate, April 2020
Guy Duperreault
Course Schedule
Classes take place at the Academy's main campus:
102-7562 Progress Way, Delta, BC V4G 1E9
Class Schedule
March 7- April 12, 2022
All lectures will take place via ZOOM. Practical handling will take place at the Training Centre in Delta on Saturdays and Sundays.
Monday March 7, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Tuesday March 8, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Monday March 14, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Tuesday March 15, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Saturday March 19, 11-6:00, practical at training centre
Sunday March 20, 11-6:00, practical at training centre
Monday March 21, 6-8:30, lecture via Zoom
Tuesday March 22, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Saturday March 26, 11-6:00, practical at training centre
Sunday March 27, 11-6:00, practical at training centre
Monday March 28, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Tuesday March 29, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Monday April 4, 6-8:30, lecture via Zoom
Tuesday April 5, 6-8:30pm, lecture via Zoom
Monday April 11, 6-8:30, lecture via Zoom
Tuesday April 12, 6-8:30, lecture via Zoom
51 Course Hours