Become a Pro Dog Trainer
Transform your love of dogs into a rewarding career
Are you passionate about dogs and ready to turn that passion into a rewarding career? Our 'Become a Pro Dog Trainer' course is designed for working professionals who want to gain expert knowledge in dog training and start their own business. This comprehensive course offers flexible learning, practical exercises, and expert guidance to help you succeed.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
CPDT-KA: 16 CEUs
Gain the skills and confidence to turn your passion for dogs into a successful career with our practical training and business advice.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Seven units covering essential dog training skills, behavior management, and business setup.
Interactive Learning: Real-life training challenges, detailed lectures, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
Flexible Schedule: Approximately three hours of coursework and training exercises in each unit.
Business Development: Learn to create business plans, set rates, and market your services effectively.
High ROI: Recoup your course investment with your first few clients.
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Course Overview
Using the Thinkific Platform
Before we begin...
How to Use Training Challenges
FREE PREVIEWTraining Challenge: Establish a CER
Training Challenge: Marker Training
Training Challenge: Put a Release on Cue
Training Challenge: Lure-Reward Training
Training Challenge: Shape Dog to Walk Backwards Around a Cone
Training Challenge: Distance Targeting
Lesson 1: Respondent Conditioning
Lesson 2: Establishing a Conditioned Emotional Response (CER)
Lesson 3: Using respondent conditioning to address fearful behavior
Audio Overview: Establishing a CER
FAQ: Conditioned Emotional Responses (CERs) in Dogs
FREE PREVIEWUnit 1 Quiz: Respondent Conditioning
Lesson 1: Applied Behavior and Dog Training
Lesson 2: Operant Conditioning
Lesson 3: How to Use Operant Conditioning in Dog Training
AVSAB Position Statement: The Use of Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals
FREE PREVIEWAudio Overview: Operant Conditioning
FAQ: Understanding Operant Conditioning and Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training
Unit 2 Quiz: Uses of Operant Conditioning
Lesson 1: Reading Dog Body Language
Lesson 2: Understanding Subtle Signs of Aggression
Lesson 3: Video of Ice
Unit 3 Quiz: Dog Body Language
Lesson 1: Managing the Environment, Part I
Lesson 2: Managing the Environment, Part II
Lesson 3: Understanding Antecedents
Lesson 4: Antecedent Arrangement
Unit 4 Quiz: Management and Antecedents
Enroll today for just $449 and gain lifetime access to all course materials and updates.
There are seven units in the course. The course is designed to be completed in about two hours of coursework per week, plus one hour of training exercises with your dog.
No prior experience is necessary. This course covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to become a professional dog trainer.
The course includes detailed lessons on creating a business plan, setting rates, marketing your services, and managing clients, providing you with all the tools needed to launch a successful business.
You will need a computer or mobile device to access the course materials and a willing dog to practice the training exercises. Some units may suggest specific training tools (such as a clicker or leash), but these are optional.
No, you’ll have lifetime access to the course materials, so you can complete it at your own pace and revisit the content whenever you need a refresher.
This course provides a foundational look at what is required to become a professional dog trainer. Our course offers a unique combination of advanced training techniques, business setup guidance, and flexibility designed for busy professionals, setting it apart from other introductory courses. It also includes resources and suggestions for continuing education - a must for all professional dog trainers!
This course focuses on teaching the fundamentals of how dogs learn, and provides a solid foundation in training techniques that can be applied to a wide range of behaviors. You'll gain an understanding of respondent and operant conditioning, which are essential for addressing various training challenges. For in-depth solutions to specific behavior issues, we recommend enrolling in one of our behavior consulting courses designed to tackle these problems directly.
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