Our Dog Behavior Course consists of 12 hours of academic study designed for the dog lover! Whether you are interested in learning the science behind dog behavior or working towards a career as a dog professional this course is for you.
• This course is a total of 12 hours of academic sessions (usually 2 hours per week)
• A Silver Membership, hands-on pet training class with your dog is included.
• 2 required textbooks for reading (purchased separately) and a PowerPoint lesson guide for classroom sessions
• Classes are a mixture of classroom instruction, Power Points, dog demonstrations and more.
Dog Behavior Course includes:
– Canine Development: From Birth to Death
– Intensive Breed Analysis and Exploration
– Dog Body Language & Canine Communication
– In-depth Classroom & Round-table discussions
– Video Analysis of Dog Behavior and Training Styles
– Research Assignments
And much more…
Cost $895 for the 6 week course. Next course starts soon! Please call for details. 602-237-6775
HELPING DOGS LEARN – The How & Why of Rewards-Based Training
This class is for those who wish to learn science-based positive training techniques in a hands-on environment.
Students will work with a variety of equipment, dogs, and training methodology. Participants and dogs will engage in handling skills and practical applications that lead to better focus, faster learning, and lasting results. Some prior knowledge of dog training is helpful, and participation in our canine fundamentals class is a great foundation. This course is part lecture, part hands-on training with your dog. If you don’t currently have a dog, we can provide one for you to work with while in class. This class is a pre-requisite for Clicker 201.
This class consists of 6, 90-minute sessions.
Cost $895 for the 6 week course.
Next course starts soon! Please call for details. 602-237-6775
Students will be working with dogs in order to practice their skills LIVE!!
Mentorship Phase (required)
During this phase students will work side-by-side with 3 separate trainers for 25 hours each (total of 75 hours). Students work with client dogs and dogs other than their own.
Students will also receive 6 hours of Professional Business Coaching and access to monthly topical seminars presented by Certified Dog Trainers.
This phase must be preceded by completion of the Beginners Course, Level 2 courses, Equipment Workshop and 4 of our elective Intermediate Courses.
75 hours required in varied formats $700 per each 25 hour session
